California State Of Mind | Episode 6CA's COVID Crackdown, Also: The Real 'Latino Vote' StoryNovember 20, 2020California is imposing stricter COVID guidelines — and a curfew — on nearly all residents. Nicole looks at how this will affect small business owners and their workers. Also: Elizabeth dismantles mainstream media notions of “the Latino vote.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento Business Journal: The Impact Of Coronavirus Restrictions On Local BusinessesNovember 20, 2020 | Mike HagertyThe new curfew for purple counties in California is now just one more challenge for local restaurants and businesses in the state. CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty spoke with Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich about what this means for the industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNot Dire, For Now: California Expects $26 Billion Windfall Despite PandemicNovember 19, 2020Though the pandemic-induced recession hasn’t been as bad as expected, it is hitting the most vulnerable Californians hardest.
Health CareCalifornia Will Have A COVID-19 Curfew. Here’s What That Means.November 19, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Sammy Caiola | Kris HooksCalifornia announced Thursday a curfew order to slow the state's surging coronavirus outbreak ahead of the holidays. Here's when it starts, who it affects and how the state will enforce it (it won't).
State Government‘We Are At The Breaking Point:’ California’s Childcare Providers Sound The AlarmNovember 18, 2020 | Nicole NixonWhile many families are still working and learning remotely, thousands of California providers have continued to care for the children of the state’s essential workers. But many say that’s unsustainable.
State Government‘It Is Inhumane’: Advocates For Sacramento Homeless Say Criteria For Opening Warming Centers Must ChangeNovember 17, 2020 | Chris NicholsTemperatures must hit 32 degrees or less for three consecutive nights before warming centers open in the Sacramento region. Advocates say the threshold should be less stringent.
State GovernmentIn Liberal California, Election Shows Prop. 13 Tax Revolt Is Alive And WellNovember 17, 2020Despite California's reputation of being a liberal state, Proposition 15, the "split roll" measure, failed. Voter decided to allow commercial and industrial buildings to keep their lower tax rates instead of basing them on market value.
State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Sounding The Alarm’ As COVID-19 Cases Surge At Fastest Rate Since Start Of PandemicNovember 16, 2020 | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksTwenty-eight counties will slide back into the more restrictive purple tier this week, signaling widespread COVID-19 transmission. That means 94% of California’s population will be facing new restrictions by Tuesday, if they are not already.
State GovernmentRep. Barbara Lee On Possibly Filling Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat And The Nation’s Coronavirus EmergencyNovember 16, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe progressive congresswoman is regularly named as a possible replacement for Sen. Kamala Harris, who will soon move to the White House as Vice President-elect.
State GovernmentWhat Prop. 15’s Defeat Means For California SchoolsNovember 14, 2020The measure would have brought billions to California’s cash-strapped schools and community colleges, though not in time to help deal with immediate financial crises.
