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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
The Race for California's 48th Congressional District
The Race for California's 48th Congressional District
Saving Money at Professional Baseball Games
Saving Money at Professional Baseball Games
Inside the SF Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint; CA Gold Fever in 2026?
Inside the SF Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint; CA Gold Fever in 2026?
A large, concrete sign outdoors reads, "University of California UC Merced" in blue letters. Small, green bushes line the bottom of the large sign.
Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs
Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs
Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations
Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations
Immigration Related Threats by Employers Spiking in California, Worker Advocates Say
Immigration Related Threats by Employers Spiking in California, Worker Advocates Say
Native Americans in Central California Ring in Powwow Season
Native Americans in Central California Ring in Powwow Season
She Killed Her Children. Can We Forgive Her?
She Killed Her Children. Can We Forgive Her?
Heading Outdoors for Labor Day Weekend? Here's Some Wildfire Safety Tips
Heading Outdoors for Labor Day Weekend? Here's Some Wildfire Safety Tips
Imprisoned people wearing orange outfits hang out in an outdoor area of the prison, while a guard watches from a tower overhead.
Formerly Incarcerated Advocate on Why Sexual Violence Persists in Men's State Prisons
Formerly Incarcerated Advocate on Why Sexual Violence Persists in Men's State Prisons
Lawyers Say Laken Riley Act Is Eroding Due Process Rights for Immigrants
Lawyers Say Laken Riley Act Is Eroding Due Process Rights for Immigrants
Voters in This Competitive California District Say Healthcare Is the Key Issue
Voters in This Competitive California District Say Healthcare Is the Key Issue

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

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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