Sunni M. Khalid

Alameda, Kensington

News Editor at KALW-FM (San Francisco, CA)

Not the Heavyweight Champion of the World...or one of them.

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FasTrak warns motorists of scam

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

FasTrak is warning of text messages being sent to customers claiming they have outstanding account balances and must pay in full or risk penalties or legal actions. According to FasTrak, which operates the statewide toll system, some customers have received scam texts asking them to click on fraudulent websites to pay their bills. FasTrak does not use texts to request payment through a website.
Foreign students sue Trump administration to reinstate visas

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

A University of California-Berkeley student is suing the Trump administration after her student visa was terminated. Chinese-born graduate student Zhuoer Chen (JOW-are) is expected to receive her master’s degree in architecture next month. But Cal-Berkeley informed her two weeks ago that the Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, had revoked her student visa.
California’s childhood vaccination rate declines

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

California reported a drop in the rate of kindergarteners immunized against measles last year. While California's childhood immunization rates are still high compared with the rest of the nation, the California Department of Public Health said 16 counties have fallen below the threshold for herd immunity against measles. Experts say herd immunity is when enough people in a community have achieved protection against a virus that prevents a disease from spreading.
Benicia oil refinery to close next year

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

The Valero Refining Company announced yesterday that it intends to cease operations at its Benicia refinery in one year. The refinery produces 170-thousand barrels of fuel per day.Opened in 1969, the refinery has been both embraced and opposed by community members over the years. It has a history of toxic chemical releases and other violations dating back to 2003.
San Francisco opioid overdose deaths increasing

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

So far this year, San Francisco appears to be losing ground and lives in its fight against opioid addiction. The San Francisco Department of Public Health announced yesterday that the city has averaged at least two people dying every day from drug overdoses in the first three months of 2025. According to the city Medical Examiner’s Office, 192 people have died from overdoses this year in San Francisco.
Oakland teachers could strike on May 1st

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

Oakland’s teachers union members are voting on whether to stage a strike on May 1st to protest what they claim are unfair labor practices. The Oaklandside reports that the Oakland Education Association is conducting a vote of its membership to authorize a possible one-day strike. The union represents 2,500 teachers, counselors, social workers and nurses.
SF Supervisor urges increased stay limit for families at homeless shelters

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder introduced a resolution yesterday to extend the maximum stay length at homeless shelters for families with children. The city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, in January, established a 90-day stay limit for people living in shelters. The city’s shelter system intended to prioritize families who are evicted, have small children, or are fleeing domestic violence.
Oakland voters go to the polls in special election

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

Oakland went to the polls in a special election yesterday to choose a new mayor, a city council member and to decide on whether to adopt a new sales tax. Six months after Oakland voters overwhelmingly recalled Mayor Sheng Thao, they went to the polls again to elect a successor. Ten candidates were on the ballot for mayor. Former longtime Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former city councilman Loren Taylor were considered the favorites.
San Jose developing safe sleeping site for people without homes

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

San Jose is breaking ground on its first sanctioned homeless encampment. San Jose Spotlight reports the navigation center will be located in a vacant lot near downtown San Jose. It will provide about 60 participants three daily meals and access to showers, laundry facilities and case management. The goal is to move people within 30 days of placement to another temporary housing site such as a tiny home, a congregate shelter or into permanent supportive housing.
Oakland postpones sale of Coliseum site

1 week ago | kalw.org | Sunni M. Khalid

The City of Oakland’s deal to sell its share of the Coliseum property to a local development group has been delayed again. The 125-million dollar sale between the city and the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, or AASEG, for its half of the Coliseum was supposed to be completed by the end of next month.