State GovernmentHere Are Bills To Watch On Final Day Of California’s Legislative SessionAugust 31, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe end of this year’s legislative session is even more hectic than usual, as lawmakers try to make up for lost time at the Capitol due to COVID-19.
State GovernmentGoodbye ‘Banana Smash’ Cigarillos: Governor Quickly Signs Bill To Ban Flavored TobaccoAugust 29, 2020The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.
State GovernmentNewsom, Lawmakers Strike Pandemic Eviction Deal. Here’s What You Need To KnowAugust 28, 2020The proposed deal has some eviction protection provisions for tenants, but no rent forgiveness. Proponents of the bill insist that it’s a stopgap measure meant to help Californians in need until — they hope — federal aid comes through.
State GovernmentCalifornia Announces New COVID-19 Reopening PlanAugust 28, 2020The new system puts California’s 58 counties into four tiers based on the number of new daily cases and the percentage of positive tests. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yes, Trump Said He Offered Russia Help With Wildfires. No, He Didn’t Deny California Fire Assistance.August 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsA widely-shared Facebook post claims President Trump denied fire aid to California but helped Russia fight wildfires in Siberia. While Trump said he would withhold fire assistance to the state, the White House approved assistance days later.
State Government‘Game Changer’ In California Coronavirus Testing To Double Capacity And Speed Up ResultsAugust 27, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new deal Wednesday with a diagnostics company that he says will add 150,000 more tests a day, with results back in 24 to 48 hours.
Health CareHomeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California GuidanceAugust 26, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaUnder a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Propose Last-Minute Bill Providing Funds For Fighting WildfiresAugust 26, 2020A fee added to utility bills — less than $1 per month — would be extended until 2045 if the legislation is adopted by two-thirds of both chambers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires And COVID-19 For August 26August 26, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on wildfires and COVID-19 in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Are Gearing Up To Debate Police Reforms. Police Unions Want More Time For Vetting.August 25, 2020 | Nicole NixonGeorge Floyd’s death by the knee of a Minnesota police officer spurred momentum for a slew of police reform bills 2,000 miles away in the California Legislature. But even in a Democrat-dominated statehouse, some reforms aren’t a sure thing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
