California News

Deadly restraint: Despite decades of warnings, police continue holding people facedown
Since the 1990s, law enforcement officials and medical experts have cautioned about the dangers of police-prone restraint, especially when people are high on stimulants or experiencing a mental health crisis. Some California police officers haven’t been getting the message
KVCR | Feb 28, 2024, 11:22 PM UTC

The Voice: Starting Over after Incarceration
KVCR's Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves about her four part series, "Starting Over," that speaks to the challenges of life after incarceration.
KVCR | Dec 21, 2022, 7:48 PM UTC

Assemblymember James Ramos discusses his bills addressing Native American issues
Democrat assemblymember James Ramos spoke with KVCR's Jonathan Linden to discuss five of his bills, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed in September.
KVCR | Oct 4, 2022, 1:45 PM UTC

New California law requires fentanyl testing during hospital drug screenings
Republican state senator Melissa Melendez spoke with KVCR's Jonathan Linden to discuss her bill SB-864, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed on August 22.
KVCR | Sep 15, 2022, 11:15 PM UTC

The Voice: Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
KVCR's Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America about the Biden Administration's intention to cancel the student loan debt for millions of Americans.
KVCR | Sep 8, 2022, 5:23 AM UTC

The Voice: Canyon Springs High School Celebrates Cybersecurity and Esports Lab
KVCR's Quinn Mays and Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America talk about Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley celebrating the opening of their cybersecurity and esports lab.
KVCR | Aug 25, 2022, 3:50 AM UTC

California to launch new anti-hate initiative with a focus on healing
Hate crimes and hate-related incidents have been on the rise in recent years, prompting fear and anger across communities. But according to experts and civil rights advocates more public engagement — not increased policing — is key to addressing the issue.
KVCR | Aug 24, 2022, 10:30 PM UTC

The Voice: California Governor Gavin Newsom Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
KVCR’s Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America about declarations of Monkeypox as a public health emergency in the U.S. and California, and vaccine eligibility in the Inland Empire.
KVCR | Aug 18, 2022, 2:34 AM UTC

The Voice: Federal Mental Health Crisis Hotline 988
KVCR's Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves, reporter for Black Voice News and a Report for America Core member about the new federal number 988. A suicide crisis hotline for those in need that is now active.
KVCR | Aug 4, 2022, 5:07 AM UTC

Republican assemblymember Kelly Seyarto discusses his bills recently signed by Gov. Newsom
Republican assemblymember Kelly Seyarto spoke with KVCR's Jonathan Linden to discuss his bills AB-1876 and AB-1968, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed in July.
KVCR | Aug 2, 2022, 11:05 PM UTC
