EnvironmentDangerous Air: As California burns, America breathes toxic smokeSeptember 28, 2021Smoke from wildfires, which have burned millions of acres in California alone, is choking vast swaths of the country.
Health CareInterview: California's State Epidemiologist Optimistic On COVID-19 OutlookSeptember 27, 2021 | Randol WhiteDr. Erica Pan, the state epidemiologist and deputy director of the California Department of Public Health Center for Infectious Diseases, spoke with CapRadio about California's current COVID-19 situation and what the future might hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Moves On Climate Change, But Rejects Aggressive Cuts To Greenhouse EmissionsSeptember 26, 2021Drought, wildfires, extreme heat: California lawmakers cast climate change as the culprit in an emerging series of public health threats, setting aside billions to help communities respond.
EnvironmentPG&E Is Charged With Manslaughter In A California Wildfire That Killed 4September 24, 2021Pacific Gas & Electric was charged Friday with manslaughter and other crimes after its equipment sparked a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year, prosecutors said.
State GovernmentHistoric California Reparations Task Force Discusses Community Engagement, History of SlaverySeptember 24, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe group, designed to examine what reparations might look like and compile educational resources about slavery and its impact, met on Thursday and Friday.
California State Of Mind | Episode 41Participation, Baby! How Some Cities Are Experimenting With A Community Budget ProcessSeptember 24, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneIf your city leaders asked you how to spend millions of tax dollars, what would you suggest? Some cities in California have been experimenting with a participatory budget process. Hear how it works and why it seems to be gaining momentum. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA New Law In California Aims To Protect Workers At Retail Warehouses Like Amazon'sSeptember 24, 2021California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701 on Wednesday. It aims to address the impact of speed quotas on warehouse worker injuries and health.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Breakthrough COVID-19 CasesSeptember 23, 2021 | Chris NicholsBreakthrough cases are rare but are fueling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which are safe and effective at preventing the disease. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Firefighters Keep Getting Injured While Training. And Some Have DiedSeptember 21, 2021Over the last year and a half, almost four dozen Cal Fire firefighters have suffered from heat illness during training, and since 2003, five have died.
State GovernmentA Partisan Recall Puts California Republican Party In DisarraySeptember 19, 2021Gov. Gavin Newsom made the California recall a partisan contest, and Republican elected officials had an embarrassing showing. Larry Elder, on the other hand, is the new power in the GOP.
