State GovernmentCalifornia Facing Landmark $54.3 Billion Budget Deficit Due To COVID-19 CrisisMay 7, 2020 | Nick MillerA new California Department of Finance forecast projects a $9.7 billion drop for this year’s budget, and a $32.2 billion decline next fiscal year. The state began the year with a $5.6 billion surplus and $21 billion “rainy day” fund.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Budget Deficit, Yuba Sutter Mall Reopening, Importance of NursingMay 7, 2020We check in on the state budget deficit and the controversial reopening of the Yuba Sutter Mall. A trio of UC Davis Medical Center nurses on the value of nursing during the pandemic Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Capitol Blocked With Fence As Protesters Denounce Gov. Gavin Newsom, Stay-At-Home OrderMay 6, 2020 | Bob Moffitt | Nick MillerPeople protesting against California's stay-at-home order gathered Thursday afternoon on the sidewalk, unable to access the fenced-off state Capitol.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Offer Workers’ Compensation To Those Who Contract COVID-19May 6, 2020 | Scott RoddEligible workers include those on the frontlines of the coronavirus response, such as nurses, doctors and medics. It also covers workers whose jobs have been deemed essential: workers on farms, and in grocery stores and warehouses.
Tom McClintock Claimed ‘The Flu Killed 80,000 Americans Last Year.’ Here’s Why That’s Misleading.May 5, 2020PolitiFact California found the congressman cited the wrong year and failed to note a significant downward revision had been made, making his claim misleading at best.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sued Uber And Lyft. Will It Help Drivers?May 5, 2020The state accuses the ride-hailing apps of flouting a labor law by classifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
State GovernmentBusinesses May Have To Make Many Modifications While Reopening, Newsom SaysMay 5, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom says small businesses allowed to reopen Friday will have to make many modifications. He says the new normal will stay in place until we get immunity or a vaccine.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEntering Phase 2, Prospective Reopening In CaliforniaMay 5, 2020California is moving towards Phase 2 in changing its stay-at-home rules. We check in with business owners who could soon reopen their doors. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome California Businesses Could Reopen As Soon As Friday, Gov. Newsom SaysMay 4, 2020 | Nicole NixonSome retailers, but not malls, can reopen for curbside pickup if they implement physical distancing and other measures to keep workers and customers safe.
Health CareTesting In California Still A Frustrating Patchwork Of Haves And Have-NotsMay 4, 2020Access to testing is still uneven in the nation's largest state. Even as some urban counties offer tests to anyone who wants one, a rural county is testing raw sewage to track the virus.
