EnvironmentInterview: Climate change is a ‘threat multiplier.’ This researcher says it’ll take cities to stop its effectsMarch 3, 2022 | Manola SecairaCapRadio spoke with researcher Eric Chu on his work in the latest U.N. report on climate change and the role of cities in adapting to its effects.
Interview: A brief breakdown of the geopolitical issues around the Russian invasion of UkraineMarch 3, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataWhile Ukraine and Russia have had some discussions on humanitarian issues, Russia’s invasion continues. Mietek Boduszyński, an associate professor of Politics and International Relations at Pomona College, breaks down what’s going on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOld data? CDC apparently misjudged California’s COVID risksMarch 2, 2022The CDC said half of Californians live in high-risk counties. But the agency apparently relied on outdated numbers of COVID infections and patients. Newer data indicates only 19 counties are in the CDC’s riskiest category, where universal masking is
Health CareSacramento, Yolo and other area counties have dropped their mask mandates. Here's what that means.March 2, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCounties and the state cite a reduction in cases, widespread availability of vaccines and a need to “learn to live with COVID’” as reasons that the universal masking requirement is being lifted.
From new vaccine mandates to terminating a state of emergency: 7 California COVID-19 bills to watchMarch 2, 2022 | Nicole NixonAs the pandemic enters its third year, California state lawmakers are considering bills to implement new vaccine mandates, crack down on misinformation and renew oversight of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency spending.
5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union addressMarch 2, 2022The president painted an optimistic view of life amid the pandemic in front of a Congress that appeared to be more unified than in recent years.
State of the Union live updates: Biden says the union is strong, because American people are strongMarch 1, 2022President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address tonight at the U.S. Capitol with the pandemic dragging on and war in Ukraine heating up.