Health CareVaccine Clinics For California’s Farmworkers Are Starting, But Advocates Say There Are HurdlesFebruary 5, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWith a limited supply of vaccines and no state guidance on which essential workers to prioritize, farmworker advocates say these vulnerable residents are being overlooked. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021 | Mike HagertyIn their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One In Three Households Eligible For CalFresh Don’t Participate In ProgramFebruary 5, 2021 | Mike HagertyEach year, hundreds of thousands of California families drop out of the CalFresh program, leading researchers to wonder why some forego the program. The latest research is showing that paperwork and bureaucracy could be the issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Lives Matter Sign Could Soon Be Installed In Oak ParkFebruary 5, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe wooden sign was a constant presence during the city’s racial justice demonstrations last summer, and stood tall at Curtis Park for a month before being destroyed. Now its owner hopes it will have a more permanent home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Adds New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Along Highway 99, Creates Climate CorpsFebruary 4, 2021 | Rich IbarraThe Central Valley is playing a role in two new programs designed to push forward California's climate goals. The new chargers are placed along Highway 99 and are just one of the projects that could advance climate action in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact Checking False Claims On Newsom Recall Campaign, Pelosi’s Tesla Stock PurchaseFebruary 4, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom shared a false claim this week that Facebook tried to ‘shut down’ the effort when it stopped running its ads on the platform. In reality, Facebook stopped accepting all political ads regardless of party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Needs More Storms, Groundwater To Avoid Prolonged Drought, Experts SayFebruary 3, 2021 | Ezra David Romero | Nina SparlingOver the past week Northern California was walloped by winter’s first big storm. But experts say more storms are needed to ward off drought this year Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto To Impose 15% Cap On Food Delivery ChargesFebruary 3, 2021 | Rich IbarraThe measure limits the amount food delivery services can charge customers and or restaurants during the pandemic. The urgency ordinance will go into effect immediately. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Faces New Challengers, Worrying Poll Numbers As Recall Threat LoomsFebruary 3, 2021 | Nicole NixonOne poll showed a slight dip in Newsom’s approval rating. The other, larger survey showed it plunged 18 points since September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amid Rocky Vaccination Rollout, California Set To Receive 1 Million Additional DosesFebruary 3, 2021 | Chris HaganGov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement Wednesday from the Oakland Coliseum, which he said will become a mass vaccination site later this month with resources announced this week by the Biden administration.
