Watch: President Biden Delivers Emotional Remembrance Of 500,000 COVID-19 VictimsFebruary 22, 2021President Biden and Vice President Harris held a ceremony Monday night marking the grim milestone of 500,000 American deaths from COVID-19.
EnvironmentHow About Wind? California Explores Plan For Wind Energy Along Coast To Combat Climate Change.February 22, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia has ambitious climate goals. For example, by 2045 all energy has to come from renewable sources. Now, the state wants to lean on an untapped resource: its windy coastline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Aims To Address The ‘Urgent’ Needs Of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?February 20, 2021Kim McCoy Wade, director of California’s Department of Aging, talked to California Healthline about how the pandemic has crystallized the pressing need to address California’s rapidly aging population.
Health CareThe Squeeze Is On: Amid Recall Threat, Newsom Faces Single-Payer DilemmaFebruary 20, 2021Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?
Health CareCalifornia Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For TeachersFebruary 20, 2021Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the plan on Friday as part of an effort to accelerate in-person learning across the state.
Sacramento Closes Two Warming Centers For Homeless Residents After Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19February 19, 2021 | Nick MillerThree additional employees are “symptomatic” but awaiting test results. The city will deep clean the locations in downtown and perform contact tracing of the other workers, volunteers and guests. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew State Guidelines Loosen Restrictions On Outdoor Youth SportsFebruary 19, 2021 | Scott RoddNearly half of California’s 58 counties meet the new threshold allowing outdoor sports to resume. The new guidance applies to youth sports and adult recreation leagues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Are Chain Businesses A Threat To Downtown Placerville?February 19, 2021 | Mike HagertyTwo recent examples of so-called “formula businesses” moving into the area, the sandwich shop Sourdough & Co. and a retail business called Therapy Stores, have faced ongoing challenges from opponents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCOVID-19 Testing In California Dropped By Over 30% In Recent Weeks. That Could Be A Good SignFebruary 19, 2021 | Scott RoddThe number of positive cases have steadily declined since the surge over the holidays, and positive rates are also way down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers’ Plan To Reopen California Schools In April ‘Doesn’t Go Far Enough Or Fast Enough,’ Newsom SaysFebruary 18, 2021 | Kris HooksThe bill’s release comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom assured Californians a deal between his administration and state lawmakers was expected in the coming days. But its chance of being passed and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is slim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
