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The California Report brings you news and culture from around the Golden State. The morning service with Madi Bolaños in San Francisco brings you the news and information you need to start your day. We’ve got you covered with the top stories and newsmaker interviews each weekday.

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The California Report Episodes
An American flag flies atop a sliver pole at the corner of a cement pad covered by burnt and rusted metal. A row of burnt trees are in the background.
Grizzly Flats Residents Still Struggle to Recover 5 Years After Wildfire
Grizzly Flats Residents Still Struggle to Recover 5 Years After Wildfire
a line of kids outside in the desert
Who Represents Unaccompanied Migrant Kids in Immigration Court
Who Represents Unaccompanied Migrant Kids in Immigration Court
Using Nature to Steer Teens Away From Violence
Using Nature to Steer Teens Away From Violence
Scientists Are Building a 'Noah’s Ark' of California’s Tide Pools
Scientists Are Building a 'Noah’s Ark' of California’s Tide Pools
In Altadena, a Youth Music Scene Grows From the Eaton Fire’s Ashes
In Altadena, a Youth Music Scene Grows From the Eaton Fire’s Ashes
Eel River Dam Removals; Altadena's Backyard Punk Shows; Visiting Pinnacles National Park
Eel River Dam Removals; Altadena's Backyard Punk Shows; Visiting Pinnacles National Park
Mendocino’s Tribes, Farmers, Environmentalists Agree: Take Down Eel River’s Dams
Mendocino’s Tribes, Farmers, Environmentalists Agree: Take Down Eel River’s Dams
Young People Consider Trades as Cost of College Rises
Young People Consider Trades as Cost of College Rises
Demand for Pistachios Clashes With Climate Reality
Demand for Pistachios Clashes With Climate Reality
Residents Try to Shut Down South LA Oil Drill Site
Residents Try to Shut Down South LA Oil Drill Site
Meta Faces Another Trial Over Alleged Harms of Social Media
Meta Faces Another Trial Over Alleged Harms of Social Media
Encore: SFO's Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the 'Batman of San Jose'
Encore: SFO's Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the 'Batman of San Jose'

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Support for The California Report is provided by Stanford Health Care, Monterey Bay Aquarium, PaintCare and Haven Headache and Migraine Center.

Grant support for The California Report is provided by Eric & Wendy Schmidt, The James Irvine Foundation, and Westly Foundation.

The California Report Magazine

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Madi Bolaños

Host, The California Report

Madi Bolaños is co-host of The California Report. Before joining KQED, she was the immigration and underserved communities reporter for KVPR, the NPR affiliate station in Fresno. She reported on the impact of COVID-19 on Latino communities in the Central Valley. Madi earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in anthropology from San Francisco State University. She enjoys reading a good book, ramen and taking long walks around the city.
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Angela Corral

Senior Editor, The California Report

Angela Corral is the senior editor of The California Report. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she has worked in radio since 1998. She worked at KCBS for nearly 15 years and then served a short stint as news director at KGO. Angela has done just about every job in the newsroom and loves the collaborative environment and the excitement of it all. She’s never met an animal story she doesn’t like. When she’s not at work, Angela is probably watching baseball or taking pictures of her dog.
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Keith Mizuguchi

Producer, The California Report

Keith Mizuguchi is Producer for The California Report. Born and raised in the Bay Area, his passion for radio began all the way back in high school, as he was a staff member at the student-run radio station. He would continue his endeavors in radio, working at the campus station at San Jose State University. Eventually, he would turn to news and radio, working at all-news station KLIV in San Jose, KCBS in San Francisco and KNX in Los Angeles, before joining KQED in early 2021. Outside of news, Keith enjoys live music and exploring the food and drink scene wherever he is living.
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