State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Urging All Californians To Wear A MaskJuly 2, 2020 | Nick MillerCalifornia is launching a new, multilingual public-service campaign, funded by state philanthropists, to get more people to wear masks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Approves Two Police Reform Measures But Activists Want MoreJuly 2, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsSacramento City Council members voted on two measures to change the response to 911 calls dealing with mental health issues and how to review police use-of-force cases.
Who Responds To Nonviolent Crises? New Urgency To Remove Police From The EquationJuly 2, 2020Efforts aim to dispatch mental health teams — not armed officers — for most crises calls involving mental illness and homelessness.
Health CareTracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?July 2, 2020View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
Social Distancing, Climate Change Leading To Perfect Storm Of Conditions For Heat Deaths Among Aging CaliforniansJuly 1, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroSocial distancing recommendations during COVID-19 create what experts are calling a 'perfect storm' of conditions for heat related deaths among older Americans.
San Quentin Outbreak Tied To Inmate Transfer Relying On Outdated COVID-19 Test ResultsJuly 1, 2020 | Nicole NixonLawmakers blasted the outbreak as “the worst prison health screw-up in state history.” A botched inmate transfer in late May has infected more than 1,100 inmates at San Quentin and led to a smaller outbreak at a Kings County facility.
State GovernmentRestaurants, Movie Theaters, Wineries And More Must Stop Indoor Operations In 19 California Counties July 1, 2020The rules mandate some businesses stop indoor operations— including dine-in restaurants, wineries and movie theaters — for all counties that have been on the state watchlist for more than three days. Those counties cover 72% of California residents. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Dad: Family Leave Job Protections Expanded In Bill Backed By NewsomJuly 1, 2020California’s Democratic governor credits his wife and chief of staff for making paid family leave a priority in recent budget negotiations.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdates On COVID-19 Cases, Safety Protocols, ReopeningsJuly 1, 2020Many parts of the country are experiencing spikes in cases of COVID-19, including California where another record-high in daily cases was set on Monday. We check in on the latest and what you need to know. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
