California High-Speed Rail Authorities are promising to revitalize Fresno’s Chinatown years before the first trains leave the station, intending to spur economic growth for the struggling neighborhood.By Madi Bolaños

A bill to ban non-disclosure agreements while outside groups negotiate legislation failed in committee, creating some interesting alliances in the process. Meanwhile, a bill to allow licensed doctors from Arizona to perform abortions in California moves forward. Scott, Marisa and Guy discuss it all in this week’s roundtable.…

Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. Parents (and Teachers) Just Don’t Understand It’s Youth Takeover week here at KQED, a time when we hand the mics over to local high school students. This year, we hear from teens at Fremont High School in East Oakland. They share the challenges t…

Central Valley Palestinian Family Leans On Food, Traditions As War Rages On In Gaza Israel’s attacks on Gaza have lasted over 200 days and the devastation can be seen around the world. As the war continues, families in the U.S. with Palestinian roots are having to watch the destruction from afar. Many are leaning into their traditions. Reporter: Es…

Many Californians are watching this case closely — from politicians, to advocates, to unhoused residents.By Ericka Cruz Guevarra

As protests over the war in Gaza roil college campuses from New York to California, Marisa and Scott sit down with UC Regent John Pérez, who has served on the board overseeing the University of California system since 2014 and was recently appointed to another 12 year term. Pérez was also Speaker of the State … Continue reading UC Regent John Pérez…

Tax Fight A Battle In Sacramento Battle lines are being drawn in what could be a huge fight over taxes in California this November. Those fights are playing out on the ballot and in court. The state could be headed for another “tax revolt” like the one that ushered in Proposition 13. Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio Bill Would Give Striking Workers…

Alameda residents fully own their island identity, but many don't know that it used to be connected to mainland Oakland.By Pauline Bartolone

SB 1116 would offer partial wage replacement to workers who go on strike for longer than two weeks. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar proposal last year.By Farida Jhabvala Romero

As part of KQED's Youth Takeover, we hear from young voters about the issues they care about most ahead of a presidential election.By Scott Shafer

High Speed Rail Offers Hope, Concerns For One Fresno Neighborhood For many Californians, the idea of High Speed Rail becoming a reality, is well just an idea. But in Fresno, where one of the first stations will be built, some residents see the rail system as a lifeline. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Protests Over War In Gaza Grow At…

Learn more about the Occupy Bay Area art exhibition at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Produced by Spark for This Week in Northern California. Original air date: July 2012.By KQED

Spark shares how Eleanor Coppola's work helps grieving parents to remember their children. Original air date: July 2004.By KQED

Spark discovers the exquisitely carved sculptures by Chinese American artist Lu Huan. Original air date: June 2005.By KQED

Spark finds the song inside pine cones, with composer/performer Cheryl E. Leonard. Original air date: May 2005.By KQED

Spark checks out the rocking, rolling, reeling sculptures of sound artist Matt Heckert. Original air date: March 2005.By KQED

Spark visits the recording studio of bouzouki player George Mylordos and his band Kymata. Original air date: June 2004.By KQED

Spark talks to John O'Keefe, a San Francisco playwright who's been on the scene for decades. Original air date: June 2004.By KQED

Spark meets the Gospel Travelers, an unlikely assortment of blues and gospel performers. Original air date: May 2004.By KQED

Spark hits the San Francisco club scene at one of Porchlight's monthly storytelling revues. Original air date: April 2004.By KQED

Spark joins La Familia Peña-Govea to see how this family bands together. Original air date: April 2007.By KQED

Spark catches up with globe-trotting choreographer Flemming Flindt at Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley. Original air date: March 2004.By KQED

Spark takes a walk on the wild side with photographer Olivier Laude, as he stages his outrageous portraits. Original air date: February 2004.By KQED

Spark makes acquaintance with Pauline Oliveros, the internationally renowned pioneer in electronic and improvisational music. Original air date: February 2004.By KQED

Spark meets the artists known as castaneda/reiman, who live, work, and make art together. Original air date: July 2003.By KQED

Spark explores ultimate power dressing with Andrea Higgins's series of works based on the wardrobe of American First Ladies. Original air date: June 2003.By KQED

Spark listens to vocalist Amy X Neuburg and her Cello Chixtet interpreting the secret language of subways. Original air date: March 2007.By KQED

Spark visits with Vietnamese born Thai Bui as he creates works that reflect the pressures of working as an artist in a foreign culture. Original air date: June 2005.By KQED

Spark explores the method and meaning behind Anna Von Mertens's quilts that are covered with as many as 100,000 handsewn stitches. Original air date: May 2004.By KQED

Spark meets Ken Goldberg who conducts whimsical experiments in human behavior to explore the artistic possibilities of the Web. Original air date: March 2004.By KQED

Spark checks out the growing phenomenon of Muslim spoken word and hip hop with Calligraphy of Thought. Original air date: February 2004.By KQED

Spark talks to Brenda Way, who in the three decades since she founded ODC has directed her dancers and staff to accomplish more than they ever dreamed possible. Original air date: September 2003.By KQED

Spark goes inside the studio with Victor Cartagena, who draws on memories of the Salvadoran Civil War to create a haunting body of work. Original air date: July 2008.By KQED

Spark discovers The Ark, a project where musicians from around the world take six days in the basement of a divinity school to compose a new piece of Jewish music. Original air date: June 2008.By KQED

Spark takes to the streets of San Jose to check out Phantom Galleries, part of a nationwide trend to counter the effects of urban blight by filling vacant storefronts with the work of local artists. Original air date: April 2004.By KQED

Spark heads to Chile to see how Pablo Neruda influenced the work of playwright Carlos Baron. Original air date: May 2007.By KQED

Spark finds out how ponies and parties play an important part in the weavings by Adela Akers. Original air date: May 2007.By KQED

Spark learns more about Laura Splan's fascination with biological sciences and has informed her artwork. Original air date: March 2005.By KQED

Spark remembers Nathan Oliveira and his lifelong fascination with the painted surface. Original air date: February 2005.By KQED

Spark visits the Asian Art Museum for their opening gala in 2003. Original air date: March 2003.By KQED

Spark spends time with Taraneh Hemami as she helps to preserve the memories of Iranian-Americans. Original air date: July 2006.By KQED

Spark follows the development of Jim Campbell's series of works, which focuses on people with physical disabilities. Original air date: May 2003.By KQED

Spark gets an inside look at the private collection of film- and video-based art in the home of the Kramlichs. Original air date: April 2003.By KQED

Spark visits San Jose's gallery, Kaleid, and learns about the art scene there. Original air date: June 2007.By KQED

Spark gets an an insider's perspective on the art business with artist Charles Linder, who formerly owned Lincart gallery. Original air date: September 2003.By KQED

Spark experiences the dance traditions of Central Asia come alive when Ballet Afsaneh takes the stage. Original air date: July 2007.By KQED

Visit Kenyan-born Indian American Shailja Patel as she works on her one-woman show, "Migritude." Original air date: March 2007.By KQED

Find out how sound duo Matmos create their unique sound environments -- you may be surprised. Original air date: May 2006.By KQED

See how natural found objects are juxtaposed with pieces of technology in Joe Mangrum's design sculptures. Original air date: July 2006.By KQED

Check out the Contemporary Jewish Museum and their invitational exhibition showcasing artists' interpretations of the seder plate. Original air date: April 2009.By KQED