EnvironmentBiden’s Climate Orders Help California, But Will Also Challenge The State To Do Better, Experts SayJanuary 21, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroPresident Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to help curb climate change. But his orders also challenge California — one of the country’s leaders on climate action — to do better. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Is Expanding Vaccinations At Cal Expo, But Not Yet For The General PublicJanuary 21, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County recently started vaccinating frontline workers at Cal Expo. They say the site will eventually be open for people over age 65, though it’s not clear when enough doses will be available to have people sign up for appointments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19January 21, 2021A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.
State GovernmentHigh-Speed Rail In California Moves Along, But SlowlyJanuary 21, 2021 | Megan ManataPublic transportation like buses, subways and light rail aren’t the only travel methods affected by the pandemic — California’s High-Speed Rail construction has also been slowed down. But the project's director says that could be speeding up soon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Legal Observers Say Sacramento Police Arrests Unfairly Targeted Activists With Antifa On Eve Of InaugurationJanuary 20, 2021 | Nick MillerA police department spokesperson says the arrests were based on warrants for violent assaults during previous protests. But advocates say the department’s officers give pro-Trump groups preferential treatment.
In Nevada’s Capital, Trump Supporters Protest Inauguration, Promise To Elect ‘True Conservatives’January 20, 2021 | Bert JohnsonA small group of pro-Trump protesters gathered in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City to voice their opposition to incoming Biden administration and plot next steps.
Home State Advantage: What A Vice President Kamala Harris Means For CaliforniaJanuary 20, 2021California’s status has shifted dramatically with the inauguration of Joe Biden as the next president. The reasons are both political — deep blue California will have more inroads to a White House controlled by Democrats — and personal.
Sacramento City Council Approves Rules Allowing Homeless Encampments On ‘Safe Ground’ SitesJanuary 20, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe sites will require a permit and must be 500 feet from schools and daycare centers. They will also be required to include lighting, security, garbage pickup and an onsite manager. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Say They’ve Treated Capitol Demonstrators Equally, But Activists DisagreeJanuary 20, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA report by the police department showed officers have racked up over 70 hours of overtime monitoring the Trump protests, but their strategy has been to keep demonstrators and counter-demonstrators separated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJustice Delayed: Courts Overwhelmed By Pandemic BacklogJanuary 20, 2021From child support to insurance fraud, court cases are delayed throughout California. Only half as many civil and criminal cases were resolved last summer compared with pre-pandemic numbers.
