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	Podcast:		KQED’s The California Report
	Episode:		Oakland Teachers Prepare to Strike Thursday — How Did We Get Here?
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:07:54
	Publish Date:		2019-02-19 08:27:45
	Description:		Oakland Teachers Prepare to Strike Thursday Oakland teachers are planning to strike on Thursday following what they saw as a successful strike in Los Angeles last month. They want a 12 percent raise and smaller class sizes. The district is offering a 5 percent raise. Central Valley Teachers Look to Oakland As They Consider Striking Teachers in the Central Valley are keeping a close eye on developments in Oakland as they consider whether to follow their lead. Reporter: Alex Hall How Did We Get Here? Prop 13 Explained Prop 13, which limits how much California residents pay in property taxes, has drastically cut funding for education. Guest: Vanessa Rancaño Can LAUSD Fund The Deal It Made to End Its Strike? In January, teachers in the L.A. Unified School District captured national attention by going on strike. A contract was eventually hammered out after marathon rounds of negotiations. But now a question looms: Does the school district have enough money to honor the terms of the contract? Reporter: Saul Gonzalez California Sues Trump Administration Over Emergency Declaration California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration. This time it’s over the president’s national emergency declaration to fund a border wall. 15 other states have signed on. UK Culture Secretary Talks Potential Privacy Crackdown in Silicon Valley This week, Britain’s Culture Secretary is meeting with Silicon Valley big wigs to discuss what looks like another regulatory crack down on social media platforms. Reporter: Rachael Myrow Oakland Diocese Names 45 Accused of Sexual Abuse, Victim Advocates Say List is Incomplete The Catholic Diocese of Oakland has released the names of 45 priests, deacons and religious brothers who officials say are “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors. Reporter: Polly Stryker New Report Details Conditions in California Juvenile Justice Facilities A San Francisco non-profit has just released a report on conditions inside California’s Department of Juvenile Justice facilities. Guest: Renee Menart, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice
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