Local News 02 19 25

Tonight on KMUD Local News – Wednesday, February 19

Tonight’s news covers key political, legal, and public health developments:

• California Democrats to Elect Party Delegates This Weekend – Over a dozen North Coast candidates are on the ballot in the upcoming ADEM elections, shaping the future of the state’s Democratic Party.
• ACLU Sounds Alarm on CA Surveillance Technology – A new report warns that California’s tech infrastructure could be used to expand government surveillance, including by federal agencies under Trump.
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update – The USDA scrambles to rehire scientists as the bird flu outbreak evolves, raising concerns about federal response efforts.
• State News: Cuts to Medi-Cal Could Impact CA Schools – School districts brace for potential budget cuts as changes to Medi-Cal funding loom.
• National News: Leonard Peltier Released After 50 Years – The Indigenous activist, imprisoned for five decades, vows to continue fighting for Indigenous rights following his release.