Details Remain Scant On Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plan To Spend $750 Million On Hotels For Homeless ResidentsMay 21, 2020 | Scott RoddThe state wants to use federal funds tied to coronavirus relief to purchase the properties. The money must be spent by the end of the year.
Letter: 1,200 California Religious Leaders Say They Will Reopen May 31May 21, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsIn direct opposition to California’s stay-at-home order, religious leaders signed a so-called “declaration of essentiality” — a letter that announces their plans to reopen while observing social distance guidelines.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBalancing The State Budget, Deficit ChallengesMay 21, 2020State lawmakers have less than a month to resolve the $54 billion deficit and pass a balanced budget. We talk about the process with CapRadio reporter Scott Rodd. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
“Might As Well Have Them Walk The Plank” — Cuts May Force Many Seniors Into Nursing HomesMay 20, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to meet the new coronavirus economy include two California day programs aimed at keeping poor and medically fragile seniors in their homes, and out of institutions.
Q&A: Plumas County Health Education Coordinator On County’s Response To COVID-19May 20, 2020NSPR’s Marc Albert spoke with Lori Beatley, health education coordinator for Plumas County’s Public Health Agency, about how the county has been responding to the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Cities Rank In Both Top And Bottom Of Best Parks When It Comes To Public AccessMay 20, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia cities rank across the board when it comes to public access to parks. Irvine’s high on the list, Sacramento is 30th, and places like Fresno and Stockton are at the end.
After Two Months Without Hair Professionals, What’s Happening On Your Head?May 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaWe asked listeners how their hair has changed during COVID-19, and what - if anything - they’ve tried to do about it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Gov. Newsom: Federal Government Has Responsibility To Help States RecoverMay 20, 2020California led the nation in issuing a statewide stay-at-home order. And it's paying an economic price: a $54 billion deficit. As the state reopens, it seeks to balance the economy and public health.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTreating COVID-19 Patients, West Sacramento Mayor On ReopeningsMay 20, 2020UC Davis emergency medicine physician Dr. Nick Sawyer details his experience with COVID-19 patients in New York, and the Mayor of West Sacramento checks in. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Could See A 'Massive Wave' Of Cancer Patients If People Don’t Get Screened And TreatedMay 19, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHospitals and doctors’ offices are allowed to reopen for regular business after weeks of telling patients to stay home due to COVID-19. But some doctors say people are not coming in.
