State GovernmentNewsom Orders Investigation Into Abrupt Blackouts As Energy Officials Warn More Are PossibleAugust 17, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe governor called the rolling shut-offs “unacceptable.” California grid operators called off potential outages Monday evening but urged residents to conserve energy as a heat wave strains the system.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For August 14August 14, 2020Watch California Gov. Gavin Newsom's update on the state's response to COVID-19.
State GovernmentNew California Financial Watchdog Would Take Aim At Predatory Lenders Amid PandemicAugust 14, 2020California may be on the cusp of creating a watchdog agency. Proponents say federal regulators aren't doing their job, leaving leaving millions of Americans vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
State GovernmentHarris, As Biden's Running Mate, Says Case Against Trump Is 'Open And Shut'August 12, 2020Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his newly named running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, made their first joint appearance Wednesday, following Biden's announcement of the selection the day before.
State GovernmentNewsom Proposes More Economic Recovery Aid As COVID-19 Backlog Is Cleaned UpAugust 12, 2020 | Nicole NixonTech issues have muddied California’s coronavirus picture for more than a week. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said as a backlog of cases is processed, the numbers show “an indication that we are turning a corner on this pandemic.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Pick. Here's A Closer Look At Her Record In California.August 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsSen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California examined her background and past statements for a closer look at her record as she prepares for even greater national scrutiny.
EnvironmentFailing To Plan For Sea Level Rise — Even Amid A Pandemic — Could Be Catastrophic, Experts WarnAugust 11, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIf California lawmakers set rising sea level concerns and only focus on the pandemic, the state could be setting itself up for an even worse economic hardship, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office cautioned in a report Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow Community-Based Contact Tracing Can Help Reduce California’s Coronavirus NumbersAugust 11, 2020 | Nicole NixonFollowing a summertime surge and data reporting issues, California is looking to contain COVID-19 outbreaks through targeted contact tracing, by recruiting tracers to work directly in their own communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running MateAugust 11, 2020The selection will make Harris just the third woman — and first African American — to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
State GovernmentCalifornia Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers EmployeesAugust 10, 2020Uber and Lyft have been fighting California over whether drivers are employees, entitled to benefits, or independent contractors. A state judge orders them to consider all those drivers employees.
