California Warns Reopening Counties To Follow Governor’s COVID-19 Orders Or Risk Loss Of Disaster FundingMay 8, 2020 | Bob MoffittModoc, Yuba and Sutter counties have “reopened” parts of their economies without state approval. California’s Office of Emergency Services has said they could lose funding if they continue to defy Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order.
‘Just Be Courteous’ — CapRadio Answers Your Questions About Anxiety, Who To Listen To And What Precautions To Take As The Stay-At-Home Orders Begin to LiftMay 8, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAs the state slowly begins to reopen there’s a lot of mixed messages about what it means for Californians because counties, cities and the state are opening at different paces. CapRadio talks to experts to try to ease listeners' fears.
Reopening In The COVID Era: How To Adapt To A New NormalMay 8, 2020As states start to reopen, people will have to weigh the risk versus benefit of getting out more, along with their own tolerance for uncertainty. The bottom line, health experts say, is people should continue to be vigilant.
With Buy-in From Rural Counties, Nevada Starts First Phase Of ReopeningMay 8, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada began its phased reopening this weekend, with input from local officials around the state. A rural county commissioner says the relaxing standards came in the nick of time.
State GovernmentAll Californians Will Get Mail-In Ballots For November ElectionMay 8, 2020 | Drew SandsorFor the first time, every eligible voter in California will get a mail-in ballot, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday during his daily coronavirus briefing. Newsom said there will be physical voting sites as well with safety measures in place.
Health CareU.S. Coronavirus Testing Still Falls Short. How's Your State Doing?May 8, 2020New estimates say the U.S. needs to triple its testing. But how much testing does each state need? Here's how states compare to each other, and to targets experts say they should hit.
Anti-Vaccine Groups Take Lead Role In California Stay-At-Home Order ProtestsMay 7, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Bob MoffittPeople opposed to stay-at-home orders have included people concerned about freedom of religion, assembly and whether to vaccinate their children. There were fewer business-related protestors at the Capitol Thursday for a a second protest.
EnvironmentCan California’s Air Remain Clean Post Pandemic? Yes, If The State Amps Up Its Climate Goals, Studies Say.May 7, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornians are breathing cleaner air now due to pandemic travel restrictions, but it could go away as fast as it cleared up. Although some scientists say it doesn’t have to if we double our climate goals and keep cars off roads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Outlines Rules For Counties To Loosen Restrictions, Some Businesses To ReopenMay 7, 2020 | Nicole NixonAfter the state projected a $54.3 billion budget deficit this year, Gov. Newsom laid out new guidelines for some California businesses to begin reopening starting Friday. He also released criteria for counties who want to begin opening more broadly.
California Threatens To Revoke Licenses Of Reopened Yuba, Sutter County BusinessesMay 7, 2020 | Bob MoffittYuba and Sutter counties are allowing some businesses to reopen. While some are ready to get back to work, others are approaching the new order with caution, some of it stemming from the possibility of state action against businesses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
