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The California Report Magazine

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California
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San Francisco
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Transgender Youth
California Foodways
Japanese Americans
Los Angeles
Destiny Muhammad
Derrick Skye
Trump Administration
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Reena Esmail

Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and meet the people who make California unique. The in-depth storytelling podcast from the California Report.

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Latest Episodes

Going for a Hike in a California Park? Don’t Forget Your Sewing Supplies

Hiking clubs are nothing new. But a group in Los Angeles is now trying to stretch their creative muscles while making new community. Los Angeles’ Hike and Sew members gather ev... more

The Story Behind the Bear on the California Flag is Bigger Than One Legend

The grizzly bear on California’s state flag makes it distinctive and recognizable. Many people believe the bear is Monarch, one of the last California grizzlies. Captured in ... more

California's Governor’s Race Remains Wide Open. Here’s What to Know Before the Primary

From controversies to campaign promises, California’s governor’s race is national news. And with ballots landing in mailboxes already, the race is still a toss-up... more

⁠In East Oakland, a Store Where 1 Item Is Always Free⁠

If you find yourself wandering around Oakland’s Dimond District, you might come across a rather unusual store. The space looks like a hoarder’s attic. It’s crowded with mismatched objects: glass... more

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Claire Wiley
Reporter
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Episode: The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Marisa Lagos
KQED political breakdown analyst
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Episode: The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Laura Doyle
Moonstone Birth Center midwife and co-founder
Moonstone Birth Center
Episode: The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Leslie Buhr
Moonstone Birth Center patient
Moonstone Birth Center
Episode: The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Holly Smith
Midwife and co-lead of Midwifery Access California
Midwifery Access California
Episode: The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Judy Mosley McAfee
Former WNBA player featured in tribute by Audy McAfee
Episode: A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free
Audy McAfee
Reporter, tribute to her mother Judy Mosley McAfee
California Report Magazine
Episode: A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free
Wren Martino
LMU student and organizer who started the LMU Women's Hockey Team
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free
Susan Vallott
Reporter providing segment from Los Angeles
The California Report Magazine
Episode: A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free

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Susie Roccio
Host of The California Report Magazine
Vanessa Rancaño
Host of The California Report Magazine
Sasha Coca
Host of The California Report Magazine

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Love learning about CA but reporters intentionally willfully ignorant

    Update: came back 2yrs later to try it again. Episode about Russell city/German reparations talking about minority Russell City residents receiving $2250 for the land 1965. Then the reporter comes in and compared it to today’s price. My grandparents bought a home in 1957 for $13,000 in Los Altos hills. Family sold years ago buts it’s now worth $6 million. The ethical reporter thing to do is compare the price to similar properties in the region at the time. But no. They have to be intentionally d... more

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    jen98a
    United States8 months ago
  • Love learning about CA but reporters intentionally willfully ignorant

    I love learning about California since I live here, but it’s very frustrating to listen to these reporters with purported “in depth” reporting purposely neglect certain aspects of episodes. I just listened to a show on how the native peoples land was stolen and they’re slowly buying it back. The very next episode played on how black Americans settled Allensworth. In neither episode did they mention that even these black Americans were on stolen land. Why purposely ignore this fact? One needs to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jen98a
    United States3 years ago
  • Loved the Mixed! Series

    Wonderful and beautiful job done on the Mixed race series. I loved every episode and am so glad how y’all approached this topic :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent reporting on JanPro episode

    This is a weekend favorite of mine; I always look forward to the newest episode and love how diverse they are with their topics and highlighting various California regions. And specifically, great work on the JanPro episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States4 years ago
  • Mixed race episode was spot on

    I’m a new listener and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion with Kip Fulbeck on mixed race identity. Being mixed race myself, I identified with the discussion of the hosts and guests. I look forward to the next episodes teased and hope one of them includes a spotlight on UCSB’s class mentioned in this episode. I took the class in the 90s and it was phenomenal. Great podcast and I enjoyed the content and pace from the hosts in this 11/5/21 episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J*Learner
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners frequently highlight the varied topics—from politics to housing and social issues—as a strength for staying engaged with state matters.
A few listeners say reporting is biased or missing context and request deeper, more balanced framing.
Many praise the broad California coverage and human-centered storytelling across diverse communities.

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#230
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The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Q: How would you describe the current governor's race dynamics in California's open-primary system?
Analysts describe it as a wide-open field with multiple candidates across parties, where no single candidate has secured a strong polling lead yet, making endorsements and coalition-building unusually influential.
Once a Last Stop for the City’s Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support
Q: What is the expected impact of expanding outreach efforts at SFO?
Having outreach workers full-time could significantly improve the chances of encountering unhoused people and building trust, which is crucial for providing them with help.
Once a Last Stop for the City’s Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support
Q: What is the focus of your reporting on homelessness at the airport?
I wanted to explore the phenomenon of unhoused individuals seeking refuge at SFO, which is not an area I had previously noticed while traveling.
Chef Chu’s, the Family-Owned Chinese Restaurant that Grew Up With Silicon Valley
Q: What's going to happen in the future with the restaurant?
Larry expresses confidence that Chef Chu's will continue for future generations, ensuring its legacy remains in the community.
Chef Chu’s, the Family-Owned Chinese Restaurant that Grew Up With Silicon Valley
Q: How do you choose your stories?
Lisa focuses on stories that resonate with locals while being surprising to those outside the area, showcasing California's rich food culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The California Report Magazine

What is The California Report Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This long-running California-focused deep-dive series covers a wide range of timely, locally grounded stories. Episodes frequently pair political analysis with on-the-ground reporting from communities across the state, exploring affairs such as governance, rural healthcare, housing, food systems, Indigenous rights, and social resilience. The show stands out for its empathetic human-interest angles, rigorous reporting, and cross-cutting narrative threads that connect policy debates to everyday lives. It often features expert political analysts alongside reporters embedded in communities, plus guests from advocacy groups, academia, and local government. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth context, regional variety, and stories that illumin... more

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Recent guests on The California Report Magazine include:

1. Claire Wiley
2. Marisa Lagos
3. Laura Doyle
4. Leslie Buhr
5. Holly Smith
6. Judy Mosley McAfee
7. Audy McAfee
8. Wren Martino

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