University of California Decides to Raise Tuition, Despite Student Protests

The tuition increases approved by the U.C. Regents will be capped at 5%. Starting in 2022, it’s estimated new in-state undergrads will pay roughly $530 more in tuition and fees.

Reporter: Vanessa Rancaño, KQED

The major surge of new coronavirus cases is growing in Los Angeles County. And more fully-vaccinated people are testing positive with the virus.

Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC

Several new sports are making their debut at the Olympics in Tokyo -- among them are surfing and skateboarding. Both sports have a long and storied history in California.

Guest: Selema Masekela, Action Sports Commentator and Host

The state Employment Development Department has announced that it will begin paying unemployment insurance claims for applicants who have certified for benefits already and received at least one week of benefits, but who have been pending for at least two weeks. The agency has been riddled with problems since the start of the pandemic.

Guest: Mary Franklin Harvin, The California Report

First-Time Olympian Explains How She Got Into Shooting

Sagen Maddalena is competing in the Olympics for the first time as a member of the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Maddalena grew up in Groveland, not too far from Yosemite National Park.

Guest: Sagen Maddalena, Member of the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team

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