News Too Real

In this episode, news producer and host Julia Ann Dudley Najieb discussed a California watchdog who released a report in March of 2026 urging policymakers to act fast on the state’s fast-growing data-center industry – before soaring electricity demand from artificial intelligence lands on the bills of ordinary households. “The costs that data centers impose on the electrical grid should be paid by...

Former City of Fresno supervisor continually harassed former Black employee, calling her racial slurs, and continually gaslighting her with other employees and supervisors The verdict is in after seven, long, difficult, painful years of a long court battle: Former, Black code enforcement city of Fresno code enforcement employee, La-Kebbia "Kiki" Wilson and former employee Charles Smith won their d...

In this season opener of News Too Real with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, the award-winning news producer takes a deep dive into the intricate details and issues concerning the state of California's dismissal, conflicting budget deficit.

Iran drone threat unfounded (ABC7 Eyewitness News) DMV grilled on deadly drivers (CalMatters) San Diego sues federal government  (LA Times) Record detention deaths prompt legislative action  (LA Times) DACA recipient sues over Deportation (LA Times) Southern California heat wave approaching (ABC7 Eyewitness News) Prop 1 Mental Health Expansion (CA Health Department)

Several counties in Southern California are in a state of emergency due to several, fast-moving fires that have been carried and enhanced by Santa Anna winds. Tuesday January 7 is when three major fires sparked in forestry areas in Southern California and with the help of hurricane force winds, collectively burned 22,000 acres in just 24 hours. The first fire, the Pacific Palisades, began at 10:30...

In part 3 discussion of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) news host, Julia A. Dudley Najieb talks to Greg Lawson, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California EDD about how people can apply to the benefits and services and what is needed to apply online, by phone or via mail.

In part 2 of the ONME Partner Corner, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California Employment Development Department Greg Lawson talks with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb about the major changes at CA EDD to help applicants and to expedite the processing of the applications. Dudley Najieb reviews the past dismal experiences some people had with the CA EDD and the major changes...

In part 2 of the ONME Partner Corner, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California Employment Development Department Greg Lawson talks with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb about the major changes at CA EDD to help applicants and to expedite the processing of the applications. Dudley Najieb review the past dismal experiences some people had with the CA EDD and the major changes b...

In this episode of News Too Real, news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, reviews the latest mass sewage contamination of Southern California beaches, Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, having a 54 % bacteria rate; San Luis Creek Mouth in San Luis Obispo having a 35% bacteria rate and  Imperial Beach in San Diego, having a 100% bacteria contamination rate. The City of Imperial Beach is in San Diego Cou...

ONME News Headlines June 7, 2024: FRESNO: Upcoming Black Music Month event this weekend will honor three Fresno community and local leaders EPA finalizes order with California Department of Corrections Regarding San Luis Obispo Treatment Plant  What Biden’s border order means for California    California’s highest court rejects ‘people as pollution’ argument for UC Berkeley housing Is California o...

In this episode of News Too Real with news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, the latest California headlines include:  New bill SB 478 to take effect this July bans restaurants' hidden 'junk fees'; PG& E's prominent rate hikes are due to excessive wildfires happening throughout California; State law enforcement makes 500+ arrests, removes nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl as part of San Francisco Ope...

According to Our Bodies Our Selves Today , a collaboration of the Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University and the nonprofit organization, Our Bodies Ourselves, stated, "In the United States, we’re living through a major demographic shift, in which 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. By 2030, one-quarter of the U.S. population will be over 65, with similar shifts happenin...

The federal government closed Signature Bank this past Sunday; regional banks have the most to lose right now if the panic runs continue--Black banks should be considered In this episode of News Too Real, show host & producer, Julia Dudley Najieb explores the in-depth reasons as to why banks fail; on the contrary, Black banks have had key discriminatory factors contributing to their losses and...

California's secretary of state, Dr. Shirley Weber, explains in detail why the California elections are safe In this last election episode of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb discusses the misleading headlines regarding the 105,000+ ballots challenged this past June primary election in California. Voters can easily be misled by a narrative in a headline that can be lacking other perti...

Many candidates and incumbents won in the June primary elections; however, the Alameda County district attorney race is one historic seat not to be missed. In this episode of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest northern and central California county-wide elections. In northern California, two district attorney candidates, are vying for the powerful Alameda County seat...

In this episode 5 part 2 of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state assembly candidates running for office in southern California.

In this episode five of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state assembly candidates running for office; 12 of those races include Black candidates and incumbents. Dudley Najieb also reviewed the Voter's Choice locations in southern and northern California.

In this episode four of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state senator candidates running for office.

In this episode 3 of the News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the U.S. House of Representative candidates from throughout California. She also reviews the four Black female, Democratic candidates vying for three seats on the U.S. House of Representatives: While congresswomen, incumbents Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters strive to keep their seats, Sydney Kamlager...

n this part 2, episode 2 of the News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state executive office candidates in detail: Controller, Insurance Commissioner, Members of State Board of Equalization, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. As the November 8, 2022, General Elections approaches, California is informing potential voters of upcoming d...

In this part 1 episode of News Too Real, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state executive office candidates in detail: statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General. As the November 8, 2022, General Elections approaches, California is informing potential voters of upcoming deadlines, and registered...

In this episode of News Too Real, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest election information concerning the state of California. From the last day to register to how to get an absentee ballot, Najieb reviews the several week election schedule that is a part of the series.

In this episode of News Too Real: Sucess Stories in California homelessness epidemic, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews the appalling statistics that are also dismissal nationwide concerning the rate of homelessness in California. As the crisis reveals that over 60,000 people in California do not have homes to go to at night, there is a sliver of good news coming out of Kern County city,...

In this special episode of News Too Real, podcast show host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest California state-office elections and congressional races: governor, US senator, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state controller, insurance commissioner, board of equalization and superintendent of schools, as well as US representatives. Dudley Najieb also discussed key re...

In this episode of News Too Real: 2022 Primary Elections; Let's review US senator candidates, Central Valley US reps and state candidates, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews the US Senate candidates, Central Valley US representative candidates, California state senators and state assembly candidates for Tuesday's June 7, 2022 Primary Elections. Dudley Najieb also addresses the issue of the US...