Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip regarding California’s declining K-12 enrollment, losing another 31,500 students this year alone; specifically, how Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio says Democrats are trying to blame the drop on fear of federal immigration enforcement under President Trump - but he argues the real issue is California’s own education system. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on how some local elementary and middle schools are banning certain types of e-bikes. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from December 12h, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing longevity researcher Gary Brecka saying that if you can make it through the next five years, your chances of reaching age 120 skyrocket - thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, precision medicine, and early-detection tools that are already transforming health care. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on Tyler Robinson -- the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is back in lock-up -- after appearing Thursday in court. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 11th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip in which a group of residents in San Francisco say their neighborhood has dramatically changed after the city placed a cluster of homeless shelters and support services all in the same district. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on how At least six people were hospitalized -- after a huge explosion rocked a neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area. The explosion and fire happened Thursday morning in a densely populated part of Hayward. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 12th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding The current U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Scott Turner, told Fox Business that 100% of the rental growth in New York and California over the past few years has gone to illegal immigrants, not longtime residents. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on The Trump administration is now offering fast tracked immigration visas to those who can afford them. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 11th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing In his new book "Notes on Being a Man," Scott Galloway, professor and podcaster, says the share of young men neither working nor in school has tripled since 1980. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on California voters might be voting on two AI safety measures next November. OpenAI -- the company behind ChatGPT -- is introducing the “AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act.” It's a direct response to The California Kids A.I. Safety Act... which was introduced this October by Jim Steyer -- CEO of kids' online safety nonprofit -- Common Sense Media. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 11th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which Tom Wolf, a former heroin addict who’s now homeless, sober, and one of San Francisco’s most outspoken drug-reform activists. He runs RescueSF, and he told a reporter he’s baffled by the panic over President Trump sending more ICE agents to the city. Wolf says federal agents have already been patrolling San Francisco since 2023, and claims that if the city allowed a true surge, “80% of the problem could go away.”Why? Because, according to Wolf, a vast majority of the open-air dealers are Honduran illegal immigrants who operate in coordinated waves and essentially control the street trade. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on The City of Sacramento has voted to repeal ordinance -- requiring new buildings to be all-electric. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from December 11th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which a disturbing 60 Minutes report shows AI chatbots on the platform Character AI pushing sexually explicit content to minors, encouraging self-harm, impersonating celebrities, and acting with textbook predatory behavior-all while parents believed their children were simply “texting.” : What’s your best tip or hack for managing social media and mobile use with your kids? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk will appear in court today - his first in-person hearing since his arrest nearly three months ago. . This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from December 11th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of climbing - even as most Californians say the state is on the wrong track. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Netflix facing a class-action lawsuit -- over its plans to buy Warner Bros. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 10th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing a world-first move, Australia has ordered major platforms - including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Facebook and more - to block access for anyone under 16. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest Sacramento In Progress, where one individual is making an impact in the wine industry, after his impactful baseball career in the MLB. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 10th, 2025.