State GovernmentNail-biter For Family Leave Bill Reveals Tough Realities For Working MomsSeptember 3, 2020Why did a lawmaker need to bring her newborn to the COVID-exposed state Capitol to do her job? To help pass a new family leave law.
Health CareCalifornia Counties Weigh Risks Of Reopening Under State’s New SystemSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties have more flexibility to open businesses under the state’s new COVID-19 color coding system. But counties have to weigh those options against the risk of new cases popping up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom 'Roomkey' To 'Homekey': More Permanent Action on the Homeless CrisisSeptember 2, 2020Since April, California has provided temporary housing for 22,000 people in a program called “Roomkey,” which was created to get the state’s unhoused population in rooms amid the pandemic.
State GovernmentCalifornia Health Officials Provide More Details On New Tiered Reopening PlanSeptember 1, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the new system will move counties more slowly through reopening, based on lessons learned during the summer.
State GovernmentAnalysis: How Renters, Landlords And Banks Fared In The Eviction CompromiseSeptember 1, 2020A compromise to prevent feared eviction tsunami passes Legislature with little time to spare.
Instagram Posts Make False Claim California Voters Will Be ‘Turned Away’ From Polls Due To Mail-In VotingSeptember 1, 2020 | Chris NicholsAll active registered voters in California will receive a mail-in ballot. But they won’t be turned away from a polling place if they bring those to a polling place or even if they forget their ballot.
State GovernmentHere’s What California Lawmakers Did On Their Last Day Of SessionSeptember 1, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Scott RoddThe end of California’s legislative session was beleaguered by COVID-19, wildfires, a tanked economy and a looming eviction crisis. Tempers also flared Monday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
