Hanisha Harjani

1 month ago | kalw.org | Hanisha Harjani

On Monday, Oakland interim mayor Kevin Jenkins, introduced a proposed two year budget of over $4 billion. The city is facing an estimated budget deficit of more than $250 million over the next two years. Jenkins’ proposal would eliminate 400 city jobs that were budgeted for, but not filled. Less than a dozen layoffs are anticipated. The cuts also include the temporary closure of two fire stations and a reduction in police overtime spending by more than $10 million per year.

2 months ago | kalw.org | Hanisha Harjani

Since KALW moved downtown to 220 Montgomery St last year, many folks have been able to come by for one of the many live events we have hosted in the space. And while it’s been a wonderful manifestation of KALW’s spirit, our staff and contributors will tell you that its origins did not begin in the financial district. If you’ve ever visited KALW’s studios at Phillip and Sala Burton High School, you might recall how each room carries with it the vestiges of the station’s history.

2 months ago | kalw.org | Hanisha Harjani

Santa Clara officials voted this week to make playing sports more accessible for youth. The Wade Brummal Scholarship was established in 2015 to help low-income families pay sports-related costs, like registration, facility, and equipment fees. The city council’s vote will make the program easier to access by creating clearer guidelines for its uses and creating an electronic application process for youth sports groups. The scholarship has about $235,000 in its fund.

2 months ago | kalw.org | Hanisha Harjani

Contra Costa County is holding a town hall meeting tonight to discuss last month's Martinez Refining Company fire. The refinery has experienced multiple problems over the past few years, including last month, when an explosion and fire blew toxic smoke north of the refinery and injured six workers. The company said it expects to be done investigating the fire by April 30th.

Mar 3, 2025 | wvnews.com | Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett |Emily Dugdale |Hanisha Harjani

When a young woman in Denver met up with a smiling cardiologist she matched with on the dating app Hinge, she had no way of knowing that the company behind the app had already received reports from two other women who accused him of rape. She met the 34-year-old doctor with green eyes and thinning hair at Highland Tap & Burger, a sports bar in a trendy neighborhood. It went well enough that she accepted an invitation to go back to his apartment.