Major California Counties Awarded $305 Million Settlement in Lead Paint Case
After a nearly 20 year legal battle three lead paint manufacturers have agreed to pay $305 million dollars to California’s largest cities and counties. The settlement is with the Sherwin-Williams Company, ConAgra Grocery Products Company, and NL Industries.
Reporter: Angela Corral
Berkeley Votes No on Natural Gas
The city of Berkeley has voted to ban all new residential buildings from using natural gas. Now that means all stoves and water heaters would eventually need to be electric.
Reporter: Lauren Sommer
Joshua Trees Facing Possible Extinction
According to a new study from the University of California Riverside, California's iconic Joshua Trees are facing extinction. Some species of the Joshua Tree are millions of years old, but now are threatened by the increased harmful effects from climate change.
California Stopped Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints Years Ago. What Happens Now?
In 2012, California eliminated its system for tracking sexual harassment complaints in government. That left a gap in the state’s ability to monitor misconduct. Now the sexual harassment training system is expected to be up and running in early 2020.
Reporter: Scott Rodd
Technology Legislation at a Standstill
All summer long tech titans and experts have been testifying on Capital Hill. There have been numerous hearing on data privacy, breaking up Big Tech, cracking down on hate speech, the list goes on and on. But there are no new laws that have been passed. Host Penny Nelson speaks with KQED's Rachel Myrow from the Silicon Valley desk about what is causing this legislative paralysis.
Comi-Con in San Diego: Why the Original Comic Book Shops are Still Thriving
This week, thousands are descending on San Diego as it becomes the center of the pop culture universe with Comic-Con. But while thousands will attend to get a glimpse of the next big-budget sci-fi movie, Comic-Con originally started in 1970 as as a small comic book convention. Host, Saul Gonzalez speaks with a local shop manager of a small comic book retailer and why he still is in business despite the changes over the years.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez