State GovernmentGov. Newsom: If California Teachers Demand Vaccination, Schools Won’t Reopen This YearJanuary 29, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe governor’s comments come after the California Teachers Association demanded its teachers and members get the vaccine before students return to classrooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Will Decide Whether Candidates For Sheriff Need Law Enforcement BackgroundJanuary 29, 2021 | Scott RoddUnder current law, candidates must be certified by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or have experience and education in law enforcement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 11Has Gavin Newsom Made the Grade as Governor of the Golden State?January 29, 2021How has Governor Newsom done during his first two years in office? We’ll get a midterm report card from CapRadio reporters. Also, a look at equity in California’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout as a new system is unveiled. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Extends Eviction Moratorium Through JuneJanuary 29, 2021With the state’s eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of January, California lawmakers passed two bills extending it through June.
EnvironmentHere’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Take Action On Climate ChangeJanuary 29, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroAfter a rough legislative session last year, California lawmakers are dreaming of ways to adapt to or prevent the climate crisis. Bills this session explore corporate accountability, funds for sea level rise adaptation and other efforts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are ConcernedJanuary 28, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday that priority will now be determined primarily by a person's age. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTechnical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream of High-Tech Government on HoldJanuary 28, 2021 | Scott RoddWhether it be updating decades-old computer systems or building them from scratch, Newsom has had successes and failures dragging state government into the 21st century. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Promised To Tackle California’s Homelessness Crisis Head-On. Has He Delivered?January 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsAdvocates for the homeless say Newsom deserves credit for his early actions as governor, but he needs to do much more to address the scale of the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26January 26, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
EnvironmentEnvironment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your MomentJanuary 26, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroEnvironmental advocates and experts are giving mixed reviews on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s two years in office. They say he’s made some progress on climate change, but now is his time to take bold action. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
