KQED’s Shuka Kalantari today visited Fremont’s “Little Kabul” district to get a feel for how this community of Afghani refugees, many of whom emigrated after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, is reacting to the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of American special forces. Her interviews below:
One Bay Area community has been following the news of Bin Laden’s death with special concern. That’s Fremont’s Little Kabul, the cultural center for about 40,000 Bay Area Afghan Americans. KQED’s Shuka Kalantari has been talking to shoppers and storekeepers in this neighborhood, known for its bakeries, kabob shops and markets. Shes says many are relieved at Bin Laden’s death, but there’s also fear of a potential backlash from al-Qaida.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows Oakland has the state’s highest rate of kids killed by guns. City officials want to change that with a new night-time program.
Oakland has the highest rate of youth homicide of any metro area in California, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. KQED’s Shuka Kalantari reports on the city’s latest effort to curb youth violence.
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab could help California’s homeowners decide whether or not to “go solar.” Researchers found that on average, homeowners who recently installed solar photovoltaic (PV) panels recouped most or all of their investment when they sold their homes.
The U.S. Surgeon General is on the UC Berkeley campus today to speak about her vision for a healthy nation. Regina Benjamin also visited a Peninsula health clinic yesterday. KQED’s Shuka Kalantari reports she lauded one groups efforts to close the health care gap for minorities.