Health CareNurse Practitioners Win Their Battle For Practice Expansion In Light Of COVID-19September 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia’s nurse practitioners will be able to provide patient care with less supervision from medical doctors under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday.
State Government‘Concerning’ Number of Californians Are Wary Of Election Integrity, Poll ShowsSeptember 29, 2020 | Nicole NixonMore than 40% of Californians do not believe this year’s presidential election will be conducted in a “fair and open” manner, according to a UC Berkeley poll. Another 82% say they are concerned that many Americans will not accept the election outcome Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For September 29September 29, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update on COVID-19 in the state.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires, COVID-19 For Sept. 28September 28, 2020Watch as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provided an update on COVID-19 and wildfires in the state.
Solar Industry, Tax Experts Reject Claim Prop. 15 Imposes ‘Massive Tax Increase’ On Solar In CaliforniaSeptember 25, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe solar industry says a recently-signed California law prevents tax hikes on commercial solar through 2024 even if Proposition 15 passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Are Voting On Another Dialysis Ballot Measure. What To Know About Prop. 23.September 24, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA proposition on the November ballot would place several new requirements on dialysis clinics. Supporters say these are necessary safety measures, opponents say they’re too costly and will lead to clinic closures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California Fact Checks Wildfire MisinformationSeptember 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsMisinformation is continuing to spread on social media about the West Coast wildfires. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols sets the record straight in this week's “Can You Handle The Truth?” segment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Campuses Inappropriately Admitted Dozens Of Less-Qualified, Well-Connected Students, Audit ShowsSeptember 23, 2020 | Nicole NixonA scathing audit ordered by state lawmakers in the wake of nationwide college admissions scandal found UC schools — particularly UC Berkeley — inappropriately admitted dozens of rich, well-connected students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAll New California Cars, Trucks Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035, Newsom Announces In Executive OrderSeptember 23, 2020 | Ezra David Romero | Nicole NixonCalifornia’s governor announced an executive order Wednesday that will phase out gasoline-powered cars by requiring that all new cars sold to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. It also put forward actions to transition away from fossil fuels.
State GovernmentHere's How To Register To Vote In California (And Why To Do It Early)September 22, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia's voter registration deadline is Oct. 19, and you now have the option to register to vote on Election Day. But advocates say there are good reasons to not wait until the deadline.
