Erika Kelly

They put their lives on the line for Americans - their family members, too - but the deportation machine is coming for them, too, just the same. “It seems like these folks are just being thrown away.” kqed.org/news/12040425/… via @KQEDnews @JFCSEastBay @afghanevac

Excellent story about a woman whose life (and the lives of her kids) was changed by the program: kqed.org/news/12035966/…

The Race For Oakland Mayor Is Still Far From The Finish Line Read the latest from @GuyMarzorati and @sssamanthalim kqed.org/news/12036247/… @KQEDNews

BREAKING: Brandon Harami, a staffer in the Oakland mayor’s office, has been placed on administrative leave. Harami told @KQEDNews he was informed in a meeting this morning that his role will be terminated on Friday.

Big story out for me today. What's in fleece and what's it doing to our bodies and environment? I hope you'll read! Pls read the *whole thing* before forming conclusions or commenting! If you enjoy reading it, please share: kqed.org/science/199639…

Oakland's special election is in less than a month. Check out @KQED's voter guide for details on who's running for mayor, how we got here and how you can cast your ballot by April 15! Oakland Special Election: Candidate Guide and How to Vote kqed.org/news/12032042/…

While firefighters battle blazes in SoCal, Democratic state leaders are bracing for a different fight ahead: a potential clash with the administration of @realDonaldTrump over disaster aid. With @AGRobBonta @billessayli @MichaelWWara @GavinNewsom kqed.org/news/12021435/…

The first time Donald Trump was elected president, blue state Democrats asserted themselves as the frontline of the resistance. Now, they say they're making an intentional decision to stay calm. Story from @mlagos kqed.org/news/12018266/…

ICYMI: I did a deep dive into sheriff recalls in California for @KQEDnews. It turns out they're increasingly rare -- evidence of the last successful one is in 1976 -- so San Mateo County has its work cut out as it tries to remove Sheriff Cristina Corpus: kqed.org/news/12018283/…

San Mateo County leaders are renewing their calls for embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign in the wake of an investigation that found abuses of power, intimidation, and retaliation have become commonplace during her short time in office. @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12015360

The second atmospheric river of the week is moving toward San Francisco. 🌧️Occidental 21 inches of rain ☔️Venado 19.5 ⛈️Santa Rosa could break a 3-day record for rainfall totals since 1902 🌊Russian River could reach minor flood stage today/Saturday 🌂flooding across Sonoma Co

In Orange County, an example of the endless work to save California’s beaches from erosion by pumping tons of dredged sand from offshore onto the beach.

Why the Oakland Zoo Said Goodbye to Osh the Elephant ww2.kqed.org/science/2024/1…

SF’s Valencia Street center running bike lane will be removed and replaced with a side running one, but SFMTA board members didn’t rule out putting in another center running lane in another part of the city at some point in the future. kqed.org/news/12014765

I'm looking into fleece and its safety (i.e. its role spreading microplastics into our bodies & envi). Do you have questions about plastic clothing? Ask me & I'll try to get answers

Imperial County, California 2016: Clinton +42 2020: Biden +24 2024: Harris +9 (as of Tuesday night) kqed.org/news/11886210/…

San Francisco's Upper Great Highway appears slated to become a permanent oceanside park. Proposition K led Tuesday night with 53% of votes in favor and 47% against. @ezraromero has the latest: kqed.org/news/12012231/…

Shasta County's registrar tells @kqed's @chalexhall all about the tide of skepticism he's confronting ahead of election day. kqed.org/news/12011743/…

Prop 36 is making big promises to tackle theft, drug use and homelessness in CA But can it fulfill them?? kqed.org/news/12012013/…