Video Conference About California Fishing Ban Canceled After Impassioned Anglers Overtake MeetingApril 9, 2020 | Bob MoffittMany voices talking at once overwhelmed the California Fish and Game Commission Thursday during an emergency hearing held by teleconference. The hearing was to discuss allowing the state to postpone fishing seasons.
Health CareUndocumented Seniors Are Vulnerable During The Pandemic. Will California’s Budget Give Them Health Care?April 9, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn his January budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom included roughly $80 million to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors. He’s now reconsidering that idea in light of COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Says Oil Producers 'Close To A Deal' To Stabilize CostApril 9, 2020At Thursday's White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, Trump addressed questions about when, and how, the country could reopen.
EnvironmentCalifornia Issues First Fracking Permits In Nine Months. But COVID-19 Makes It Even More Complicated.April 9, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroFor the first time since July, California oil and gas regulators have approved permits for fracking. That alarms some residents already dealing with health issues, but the oil industry says this is helping it as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Announces Support, Discounted Hotels For Health Care ‘Heroes’ During PandemicApril 9, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonConfirmed cases in California have climbed past 18,000, but the state saw a slight reduction in ICU patients Thursday.
See Sacramento County’s COVID-19 Cases By ZIP CodeApril 9, 2020Sacramento County has released a breakdown of the county’s COVID-19 cases by ZIP code. Here’s the map where you can check them out.
State GovernmentNo Politics As Usual For Newsom, Trump During PandemicApril 9, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump have ditched their regular politics during the coronavirus crisis. Newsom’s recent unexpected praise for Trump could be a strategy to ensure the state gets the help it needs, says one political strategist. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Some Fishing Added To The List Of Unessential Activities During Stay-At-HomeApril 8, 2020 | Bob MoffittIn an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus, local governments in California are taking steps to restrict or halt fishing, including requests to the state to postpone some fishing seasons.
How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?April 8, 2020With fear of infection on our minds these days, it's easy to get panicky about everyday choices. Infectious disease and food safety experts weigh in on ordering dinner to go.
California’s Independent Contractors Should Not Apply For Federal Jobless Benefits Yet, State Employment Agency SaysApril 8, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe agency received federal guidance this week for how to make the relief funds available, but has struggled to get the complex new program started.