State GovernmentNewsom Says California Must 'Go Where People Are' To Address Vaccine InequitiesFebruary 8, 2021 | Kris HooksThe at-cost partnership between two of the state’s largest health care providers, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, comes amid an already rocky vaccine rollout that has been criticized for its inequities.
State GovernmentCalifornians Still Struggling To Get Unemployment Benefits As Audits Slam EDD Over Delays, FraudFebruary 6, 2021 | Randol White | Kacey SycamoreAssemblyman Jim Patterson, who represents the Fresno area, says his office has fielded 3,000 calls from constituents who have yet to resolve their problems with the EDD. Despite problems, employment experts advise Californians not to give up.
State GovernmentNewsom Faces New Challengers, Worrying Poll Numbers As Recall Threat LoomsFebruary 3, 2021 | Nicole NixonOne poll showed a slight dip in Newsom’s approval rating. The other, larger survey showed it plunged 18 points since September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSexual Assault Survivors In California Could Track Their Rape Kit Online Under New BillFebruary 2, 2021 | Nicole NixonWhile some advocates say a tracking system is a good start, the status of a rape kit is just one part of a sexual assault investigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Feb. 2February 2, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Genomic Sequencing Lab Network Amounts To ‘A Patchwork Of Informal Collaborations’February 1, 2021 | Scott RoddThe state’s vision for a network of labs to identify dangerous coronavirus variants was launched with little fanfare. After spending millions of dollars, pieces of the program are in place, but the vision hasn’t come to fruition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
