KQED's The California Report Mitski Performs at Surprise LA Venue
Apr 3, 2026
An indie musician staging sold-out shows in a historic high school auditorium and why she chose intimate school venues. A federal judge finds Border Patrol violated court orders during roving patrols. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves a 20-year operating extension for California’s only nuclear plant.
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Pension Funds Invested In Immigration Tech
- California's two largest pension funds have invested heavily in companies tied to federal immigration and security contracts.
- Stand.Earth found CalPERS and CalSTRS hold over $2.7 billion in firms like Palantir and General Dynamics, linking public pensions to DHS and ICE work.
Judge Rules Border Patrol Violated Racial Stop Ban
- A federal judge found Border Patrol violated a court order banning racial stops after conducting roving patrols and a subsequent Sacramento raid.
- Judge Jennifer Thurston's injunction followed actions by former Chief Gregory Bovino who led 65 agents into Kern County and later Sacramento.
Diablo Canyon License Extended Despite Safety Debate
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission extended Diablo Canyon's operating license by 20 years amid debate over seismic risk and grid reliability.
- Congressman Salud Carbajal argued the plant supplies nearly 10% of California's electricity and helps meet carbon-free goals.