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You're listening to CrossCurrents from KALW News.

I'm Hannah Bhabha.

In addition to the story we aired on CrossCurrents about Monterey County's Pajaro Valley air pollution and the impact it has on farm workers, we also bring you a conversation with one of the reporters behind this story.

for being here.

Thank you, Hana, for having me.

That was KALW immigration reporter Wendy Reyes.

You can find the full story she reported alongside reporter Mary Catherine O'Connor at KALW.org slash crosscurrents.

You're listening to CrossCurrents from KALW News.

I'm Hannah Bhabha.

Well, it's here, election day.

Some folks have already voted by sending in their mail-in ballots, but if you're planning to vote by mail and still haven't sent your ballot back, then we have some advice from the president of the California Voter Foundation, Kim Alexander, who spoke with KALW State of the Bay host, Grace Wan.

I mean, you've gone through this process of making all these difficult choices, and that's a lot of work to do.

And then you get to the part of filling out the ballot envelope and wanting to do that correctly.

Among those watching the results closely will be some younger folks, the teenagers.

Despite many of them being too young to vote, high school students in San Francisco have been volunteering for both congressional campaigns.

The winner will be a consequential voice for San Francisco and Washington on issues such as foreign policy, taxation, and federal regulation.

To help Bay voters decide, KALW's Executive Director James Cass moderated a panel between the candidates at Bookshop West Portal.

Today, we bring you a portion of that conversation.

I think that many of us are really hoping that whichever the two of you, you really do fight and you stand up and not only fight against the current administration or the policies that you may find oppressive or damaging, but also fight against Democratic leadership if you don't agree with where they're going.

I will make you proud, and I will fight for you and for our San Francisco values every single day.

Thank you.

That was San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and State Senator Scott Wiener in conversation with KALW Executive Director James Cass.

They spoke for over an hour about their policies on AI, healthcare, and housing.

That's 866-798-8255.

Or go ahead and find us on social media or email us with any questions or comments to stateofthebay at KALW.org.

So Dr. Su, as I mentioned, the district has been working on this new student assignment system since 2018.

And I know they considered a number of different options.

We're at 866- 798-TALK.

That's 866-798-8255.

Or go ahead and leave us a comment or a question on our social media pages or email a question or a comment to us at stateofthebay at KALW.org.

So, Joe, let me start with you from your reporting in San Francisco.

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I've got a bold plan that's focused on creating more competition and making sure we bring insurers back while we also hold insurers accountable and we reduce risk around our state.

Today, we dig into the California insurance commissioner's race and why you should pay attention to it.