Construction Industry Stays Open Amid Virus Outbreak To Combat A Different Crisis: California’s Housing ShortageMarch 25, 2020 | Chris NicholsGov. Gavin Newsom designated the construction industry an essential service that builds critical infrastructure — but workers are adapting to some new safety measures.
Civil Liberties in the Age of Coronavirus: Californians Ask Questions About More Government Control Over Their LivesMarch 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWhat is too far, or has our government gone far enough? CapRadio answers a few commonly asked questions about civil liberties from our audience.
After Prisoner Tests Positive For COVID-19, California Halts New Inmates At State Prisons For 30 DaysMarch 24, 2020Two days after an inmate in Los Angeles County tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to pause transfers and intake at state prisons to keep the virus from spreading.
State GovernmentCalifornia Leasing Hotels For Homeless People During Coronavirus Crisis — And After Could Make Them Permanent HousingMarch 24, 2020 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom’s deputy secretary for homelessness says the situation is an “opportunity: to create permanent housing solutions.
Trump: I'd Love For U.S. To Be 'Opened Up By Easter' Amid Pandemic ResponseMarch 24, 2020The president's informal target to curtail mitigation measures like social distancing comes as the total number of confirmed cases nationwide tops 50,000. Watch the latest White House update on the coronavirus outbreak live here.
Stocking Up On Food? You Could Be Limiting Options For Low-Income Shoppers.March 24, 2020 | Scott RoddPeople who rely on government subsidies like CalFresh can make informed decisions by paying attention to labels on food items. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care‘This Too Shall Pass’ — But Until Then, CapRadio Answers Your Questions About Seniors And COVID-19March 24, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroPeople over 65 years old were the first population in California advised to socially distance or quarantine. Here’s how to protect seniors as the pandemic continues.
What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should KnowMarch 23, 2020The experience you expected is likely to be very different from the one you actually get. The key to staying sane is to be as ready as possible to throw your best-laid-plans out the window.
Ask An Expert: How Solid Are California’s Coronavirus Projections?March 23, 2020Gov. Newsom has said more than half the state could become infected by the novel coronavirus. To make sense of the state's numbers, CalMatters' Rachel Becker spoke with Lee Riley, a professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases at UC Berkeley.
Newsom Closes Parking Lots At State Parks, Urges Californians To Stay HomeMarch 23, 2020After a weekend when some California state parks and beaches received record visitation despite a statewide stay at home measure to limit the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the closure of parking lots for state parks.
