State GovernmentHarris Will Leave Senate Seat Monday, Set To Return As Tiebreaking Vice PresidentJanuary 17, 2021The vice president-elect will be sworn in on Wednesday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both women of color who broke barriers. As vice president, Harris will tip control of the Senate to Democrats.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol On Guard: Despite FBI Warnings, No Armed Protest In Sacramento On SundayJanuary 17, 2021Things remained quiet at California’s Capitol Sunday, despite the FBI warning of possible "armed protests." However, law enforcement isn’t letting its guard down and will maintain a heavy presence around the Capitol this week.
EnvironmentHere’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Prevent The Wildfire Crisis From Getting WorseJanuary 15, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia lawmakers are dreaming up big ideas to prevent future wildfires from devastating communities. Bills this session explore banning development in high fire severity zones, making utilities more accountable and a bond for wildfire prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Counties, Lawmakers Call For More Organized, Better-Funded COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout As Cases Continue To ClimbJanuary 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWhile people anxiously await their turn to receive a shot, counties are scrambling to figure out when more vaccines will be available and how they can distribute them quickly and safely. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Deploy National Guard Ahead Of Expected Demonstrations Leading Up To Inauguration DayJanuary 14, 2021 | Scott RoddThere has been heightened concern for violence leading up to inauguration day, following the insurrection and breach of the U.S. Capitol last week by Trump supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow California’s Budget Depends On Staggering Wealth GapJanuary 13, 2021The state’s progressive tax structure is reaping billions from the wealthiest to fund the state’s safety net. But it also reveals how the pandemic has widened the economic gulf for millions of Californians — more than the rest of the country.
No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’January 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsFor more than a century, the state constitution has allowed California voters to use the recall process to try to remove local and state officials, for any reason, midway through their terms in office.
State GovernmentCentral Valley Rep. David Valadao One Of 10 Republicans Voting To Impeach TrumpJanuary 13, 2021 | Nicole NixonCentral Valley Republican David Valadao was one of the 10 GOP House members — and the only from California — who crossed party lines to support impeaching President Donald Trump Wednesday.
State GovernmentAs The Pandemic Rages On, California Lawmakers Return To The Capitol With Urgent To-Do ListJanuary 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe pressure is on for California lawmakers to stave off a looming eviction crisis and approve immediate cash assistance for schools, low-income Californians and small businesses requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lifts Stay-At-Home Order For Greater Sacramento RegionJanuary 12, 2021 | Sammy Caiola | Nick Miller | Kris HooksCounties in the greater Sacramento Region were released from stay-at-home orders for the region Tuesday, ending a six-week period where many businesses had to stop or severely limit business operations.
