Katie Orr
KQED Public Media
Sacramento, CA, United States
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In California, Suburban White Women Are Turning Away From Trump
Trump is openly courting the vote of suburban women, but a recent California poll found that 65% of likely women voters support Democrat Joe Biden. → Read More
Northern California Wildfires Update
We’ll get an update on the northern California wildfires and Bay Area air quality. → Read More
Anti-Vaccination Activists Join Stay-At-Home Order Protesters
Among those rallying against state shutdown orders are anti-vaccination activists. They see these protests as a way to form political alliances that promote their movement. → Read More
Newsom Names New Head of DMV, Stresses Incremental Change to Agency
Newsom changes DMV leadership as the agency prepares for the federal Real ID deadline. → Read More
Participation in California's Paid Family Leave Program is Growing, But Who's Benefiting?
New research finds the program isn't working for many of those who need it the most. → Read More
Bill to Limit Police Use of Force Advances in State Legislature
The bill would change the current "reasonable" deadly force standard to "necessary." → Read More
Women Shaping Newsom Administration in Key Roles
Females make up 70 percent of the governor's office staff, and are helping to set priorities and influence policy. → Read More
Cannabis Leaders Say California's Recreational Pot Market Faltering
They're reaching out to the Newsom administration with recommendations on how to fix the legal market. → Read More
Tech, Labor and Newsom Search for Common Ground on the Future of Gig Workers
Uber and other big gig companies are lobbying lawmakers in Sacramento to loosen recently established rules on who can be considered an independent contractor. → Read More
Newsom Inauguration Special: LIVE Coverage
Gavin Newsom takes the oath of office to become California's 40th governor. Live coverage and analysis from KQED's politics team and Capital Public Radio. → Read More
Democratic Women Gain Seats in California City Governments
Data shows the trend of Democratic women picking up seats extended to California local governments. → Read More
Brown Optimistic Rail, Water Projects Will be Completed After He Leaves
Gov. Jerry Brown is leaving office with two big infrastructure projects unfinished. Both are controversial and face uncertain futures. → Read More
Poll: Californians Want Universal Health Coverage, Free Community College
With the election over, Californians are letting Governor-elect Gavin Newsom know what their priorities are. → Read More
In Final Stretch, Democrat Mike Levin Hopes to Flip 49th District House Seat
Democrats saw a prime opportunity when GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, who long held the seat, announced his retirement last year. → Read More
Women of Color Want to Leave an Impact This Election
Women running for office are breaking political barriers around the country. That includes many women of color — who often face additional hurdles. → Read More
Women Juggle Raising Kids and Running for Office as Norms Shift
As a record number of women run for office, many must make political calculations about their families, from Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. → Read More
Lawmakers Pass New Firearm Restrictions, Send Bills to Gov.'s Desk
The California Legislature approved three bills which would expand the category of people prohibited from owning firearms in the state. → Read More
'Worth the Fight': Meet the California Women Running for the First Time
We wanted to hear from women running for office for the first time, and nearly 50 responded. → Read More
Environmental Issues Weigh Heavily for California Voters
A strong majority of the state's voters say environmental issues will help them decide between gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox. → Read More
Big City Mayors Welcome State Money For Homeless Services
California cities received half a billion dollars to combat homelessness in the recently signed state budget. → Read More