Insight With Vicki GonzalezProtesting Stay-At-Home Orders, Updates On Reopening Local EconomiesApril 21, 2020States and local counties across the country are weighing the prospect of reopening economies as protesters continue to make their voices heard. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProtest At Capitol Targets California’s Stay-At-Home Order, Demonstrators Ignore Social-Distancing GuidelinesApril 20, 2020 | Nick Miller | Sarah Mizes-TanDemonstrators converged on California’s Capitol to call for the state to end the closure of businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, many not wearing masks or observing the state’s guidelines to keep at least six-feet away from others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Provide 70,000 Laptops For Disadvantaged Students To Continue Distance LearningApril 20, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, announced initiatives to shrink California’s “digital divide” Monday, including more than 70,000 laptops and tablets donated by a number of tech and telecom companies.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Answers On Governor’s Billion-Dollar Protective Mask And Equipment DealApril 19, 2020 | Scott RoddThe Legislature is technically adjourned, but the Senate and Assembly have scheduled hearings to review coronavirus response spending by the Newsom administration.
State GovernmentCalifornia Reaches Homeless Hotel Room Goal — After Governor Drastically Reduces TargetApril 18, 2020 | Scott RoddIn March, Gov. Gavin Newsom set a goal of securing 51,000 hotel rooms for homeless individuals in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The target was later dropped to 15,000.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senators Frustrated By Few Answers, Tech Glitches In Virtual Hearing On Coronavirus SpendingApril 17, 2020Senators wore face masks and grilled officials about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $1.4 billion deal to buy masks and other protective gear — but got few answers during their first hearing on the state’s effort to stem the spread of coronavirus.
State GovernmentCalifornia In A ‘Pandemic-Induced Recession,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom SaysApril 17, 2020 | Nick Miller | Nicole NixonThe governor launched a new economic recovery task force, led by business leaders and all four living former state governors.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Self-Employed, Independent Contractors Will Finally Have Chance To Apply For Federal Relief — At The End Of AprilApril 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsA new state website promises to allow non-traditional workers, including some gig workers, to finally apply for federal relief benefits with the goal of paying people within two days of their application.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Health Care Workers Are Battling CoronavirusApril 16, 2020California is the first state to offer relief to undocumented workers. It comes as health care workers around the country continue to battle the coronavirus on the frontlines. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFuture Of Social Distancing, Reopening The Economy In CaliforniaApril 15, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday outlined a framework for reopening the California economy and the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic. We take a closer look. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
