EnvironmentNewsom Urges All Californians To Cut Water Use By 15%July 11, 2021Extreme drought now grips 85% of California so the governor is seeking voluntary action. Newsom expanded the drought emergency to nine more counties, mostly along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area.
State GovernmentIn First Recall Press Conference, Caitlyn Jenner Faces Questions On Voting History, Trump And California PolicyJuly 9, 2021 | Nicole NixonJenner faced the Sacramento press corps for the first time since launching her campaign. While she did not talk about concrete policy proposals, she said California’s taxes and business regulations are too onerous.
California State Of Mind | Episode 31CA's Feared Wildfire Season Is Here EarlyJuly 9, 2021California’s early blazes are prompting renewed fire conversations among lawmakers in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor, Lawmakers Add $500 Million to Wildfire Prevention Budget, Following CapRadio, NPR California Newsroom InvestigationJuly 8, 2021 | Scott RoddThe last-minute change would more than double what’s in the current budget deal.
State GovernmentRepublicans And Democrats Agree: California’s Future Is At Stake In The Recall ElectionJuly 7, 2021 | Nicole NixonHow the state addresses housing, homelessness, voting rights, the cost of living, undocumented immigrants and more are all on the line as voters choose whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, his supporters and critics say.
State GovernmentSupreme Court, NCAA Decisions Embolden Advocates For College Athlete Compensation In CaliforniaJuly 4, 2021California’s landmark law allowing college athletes to sign paid endorsement deals started a national movement.
State GovernmentWhere Are Tenants Falling Through The Cracks Of California Eviction Ban?July 3, 2021California has one of the nation’s longest-running eviction bans, but an exclusive CalMatters analysis finds that local decisions carved a divide for tenants.
Can Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?July 3, 2021 | Sasha HupkaFacebook posts stated on June 18, 2021: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew, Earlier Date Puts GOP At A Disadvantage In California Recall ElectionJuly 2, 2021 | Nicole NixonDemocrats in the state worked to move up the date for Gov. Newsom's recall election saying it is the governor's "best opportunity" to walk away victorious.
Health CareCalifornia To Provide Health Insurance For Undocumented Residents Over 50 Following Toll Of COVID-19July 1, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAll income-eligible adults over age 50 will be able to sign up for Medi-Cal next year, regardless of immigration status, under the state’s new spending plan.
