California State Of Mind | Episode 9Can California Prevent Its Looming Eviction Crisis?December 18, 2020What’s it like working inside a hospital during a COVID-19 surge? Two nurses walk us through a not-so-average shift. Also, millions of Californians face eviction in the coming weeks. You’ll hear one woman’s story of trying to stay in her home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Holiday Charity Guide 2020: How COVID-19 Has Changed Needs This YearDecember 18, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone | Kacey SycamoreWondering where to send your charitable donations this year? The pandemic has created a lot of need this year, and direct service organizations new and old are rolling with the punches. Here’s your guide to making a difference with your dollars.
EnvironmentAn Economy Dominated By Tourism, Tahoe Region Still Feeling Impact From First Stay-At-Home OrderDecember 18, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith more than 60% of its economy dependent on tourism, the Tahoe region is struggling economically. A new report shows more than 120,000 people in the region lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol Struggling With COVID-19 Cases Less Than 2 Weeks Into SessionDecember 17, 2020 | Scott RoddThe state Senate and Assembly have sent more than half-a-dozen memos about employees testing positive for COVID-19 since the start of session last week.
Health Care‘No Capacity’: COVID-19 Surge Leaves Some Rural Hospitals ScramblingDecember 17, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaRural hospitals are designed to stabilize patients and send them to larger facilities nearby. But with ICU capacity dwindling in California, hospital administrators say that system is faltering.
State GovernmentRenters, Landlords Both Looking For Action From Lawmakers As California Eviction Moratorium Set To ExpireDecember 17, 2020 | Megan ManataA mounting COVID-19 caseload isn’t the only thing that Californians have to worry about — the eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in January, leaving millions of renters in the state at risk of losing their homes.
Health CareHistory Of Medical Testing Has Left Many African Americans Hesitant About The New COVID-19 VaccineDecember 17, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanWhile the vaccine has been approved by the FDA and is in the process of being distributed now, many Black people say they won’t be rushing to get it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Poverty Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of COVID’s ScourgeDecember 16, 2020California Healthline review of local data from the state’s 12 most populous counties found that communities with relatively high poverty rates are experiencing confirmed COVID-19 infection rates two to three times as high as rates in wealthier areas
COVID-19 Tensions Boil Over In Shasta County During Vote Over Virtual Board MeetingsDecember 16, 2020 | Nina SparlingThe Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to keep meeting virtually as long as the COVID-19 cases continued to rise. Many residents saw in the vote as an opportunity to comment on how the county has been managing the pandemic Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yes, Government Shutdowns Help Slow COVID-19 When Combined With Additional Measures, Experts SayDecember 16, 2020Some GOP lawmakers in California claim “government imposed lockdowns” do not reduce cases or stop spikes of COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
