California State Of Mind | Episode 5Two Big National Questions Hanging Over CANovember 13, 2020A conversation with California Rep. Barabara Lee, one person who is being eyed for California’s open Senate seat. And what will happen to the Golden State if the ACA is struck down? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia’s Stem Cell Agency Will Get A Funding Boost From Prop 14. Here’s A Look At Its History.November 13, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSupporters of Prop 14 say the new money will be vital to keeping stem cell research alive in California. But opponents of the measure say the agency shouldn’t still be relying on state money.
EnvironmentCalifornia Is Making Progress On Safe Water For All, But Work RemainsNovember 12, 2020 | Nina SparlingSome 1 million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. A new state report found there has been progress towards changing that, but a 2019 state program could benefit from funding and legislative oversight.
Health CareSeveral California Counties Have Appealed Their COVID-19 Status, But Very Few Have Had SuccessNovember 12, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaDuring the past two months, ten counties have contested their COVID-19 tier status using the state’s readjudication process. Some counties are arguing that it’s unfair to penalize businesses when they are not a main source of spread. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's How California Voted On Each 2020 PropositionNovember 12, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Kris HooksResults are in for California’s 12 state ballot measures. With a final call for Prop. 14 on Nov. 12, the Associated Press has now called each race.
State GovernmentCash Bail Survived The Ballot, But Reformers Say The Battle To End It Isn’t OverNovember 12, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornians voted no on Proposition 25, meaning that cash bail will remain in the state. Still, bail bondsmen are hunkering down for another potential battle as progressive civil rights groups prepare to fight to replace bail with something more ra Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento, Placer, El Dorado Counties Moved Into More Restrictive COVID-19 TiersNovember 10, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Chris HaganSacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties were all moved into more restrictive tiers of the state’s COVID-19 reopening system on Tuesday as the virus spreads there, meaning many businesses will have to alter operations in the counties.
State GovernmentCalifornia Women Smash Ceilings In National Politics — Not So Much In State PoliticsNovember 9, 2020California is home to the first woman vice president-elect, Kamala Harris, and first female House speaker, Nancy Pelosi. So why does it lag on women holding power in the statehouse?
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For Nov. 9November 9, 2020Watch as Gov. Gavin Newsom provided an update on the state's response to COVID-19.
State GovernmentTrump Supporters, Counter-Protesters Clash Outside California CapitolNovember 8, 2020 | Scott RoddThere is no evidence of meaningful voter fraud tied to the election. However, demonstrators in downtown Sacramento on Saturday allege the Democratic Party manipulated the election and “stole” it from Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
