State GovernmentCalifornia education leaders discuss Black student disparitiesOctober 15, 2021 | A.V. BenfordThe state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.
State GovernmentNewsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?October 13, 2021Gov. Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
EnvironmentHedge funds cash out billions in PG&E stock. Fire survivors suffer and wait.October 11, 2021PG&E is mired in debt. Rates are skyrocketing. Tens of thousands of survivors of fires sparked by the utility's equipment are waiting for promised compensation. Amid all this, there's one group that's simply walking away: Wall Street hedge funds.
State GovernmentEthnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California studentsOctober 10, 2021Experts and educators expect long-term benefits for students, but some groups remain critical of the mandate as they continue to erroneously conflate the curriculum with critical race theory.
State GovernmentCalifornia will soon require free tampons in public schoolsOctober 9, 2021The state's schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women's rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.
Health CareState health department blasted over nursing home oversightOctober 8, 2021The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.
EnvironmentOur investigation, 'Dangerous Air' prompts lawmaker calls for worker protections, fire prevention investmentsOctober 4, 2021 | Scott RoddLawmakers want increased protections for workers and school children, in addition to better data collection to understand the health impacts of wildfire smoke.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know as California eviction moratorium endsOctober 2, 2021The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.
State GovernmentNewsom signs sweeping California police reforms into lawOctober 1, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom signed measures to decertify police, ban certain chokeholds, stop police from using tear gas on protestors and more.
California State Of Mind | Episode 42Final Episode: Reflections on California politics during a pandemicOctober 1, 2021California State of Mind is wrapping up a year of political discussion, including a presidential election, peak pandemic, a recall, drought and record-breaking wildfires. For our final show, we consider lessons learned and what lies ahead for 2022. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
