Insight With Vicki GonzalezCoronavirus Weekend Updates, Local County TestingApril 20, 2020We discuss COVID-19 developments from over the weekend, including county testing capacity and Gov. Newsom’s update on housing the state’s at-risk homeless people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Answers On Governor’s Billion-Dollar Protective Mask And Equipment DealApril 19, 2020 | Scott RoddThe Legislature is technically adjourned, but the Senate and Assembly have scheduled hearings to review coronavirus response spending by the Newsom administration.
White House Defends Testing Capacity As Governors Ask For MoreApril 19, 2020Governors say they don't have the coronavirus testing capability to yet consider easing their state restrictions.
New ‘America First,’ ‘Ronald Reagan’ Street Signs Stir Up Controversy In Sacramento's Crocker Village NeighborhoodApril 18, 2020 | Nick Miller | Scott RoddThe signs, which use a slogan used by President Trump, popped up on Friday morning. City council will vote on a neighborhood map that includes the signs at Tuesday's meeting.
State GovernmentCalifornia Reaches Homeless Hotel Room Goal — After Governor Drastically Reduces TargetApril 18, 2020 | Scott RoddIn March, Gov. Gavin Newsom set a goal of securing 51,000 hotel rooms for homeless individuals in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The target was later dropped to 15,000.
Trump Warns Of 'Consequences' If China Was 'Knowingly Responsible' For OutbreakApril 18, 2020The briefing comes as activists are holding protests over social-distancing restrictions in states across the country with stay-at-home orders, calling for a reopening of the economy.
What Comes Next For California Cities? Deficits, Bailouts And Long RecoveriesApril 18, 2020As government deficits appear in a coronavirus-induced recession, California cities are clamoring for a bailout in the next round of federal stimulus.
California Releases List Of Skilled Nursing Facilities With Confirmed COVID-19 CasesApril 18, 2020Of the 1,224 skilled nursing homes reporting data, 261 have confirmed cases of COVID-19 among staff or residents. Look up the full list of facilities here.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senators Frustrated By Few Answers, Tech Glitches In Virtual Hearing On Coronavirus SpendingApril 17, 2020Senators wore face masks and grilled officials about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $1.4 billion deal to buy masks and other protective gear — but got few answers during their first hearing on the state’s effort to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Trump Defends Testing Capacity Despite Experts' WarningsApril 17, 2020The president still hopes to see some states begin easing social distancing measures before May 1, but health care authorities warn of a long road to recovery for the United States.