Exclusive: More Than 1,600 Californians Have Been Evicted During PandemicAugust 12, 2020A loophole in the state eviction moratorium forces hundreds from their homes after shelter-in-place orders. Without clear state orders, sheriff departments decide whether to evict.
State GovernmentNewsom Proposes More Economic Recovery Aid As COVID-19 Backlog Is Cleaned UpAugust 12, 2020 | Nicole NixonTech issues have muddied California’s coronavirus picture for more than a week. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said as a backlog of cases is processed, the numbers show “an indication that we are turning a corner on this pandemic.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Big Ten, Pac-12 Postpone Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus ConcernsAugust 11, 2020The Big Ten, which includes Michigan and Ohio State, and the Pac-12, which includes Stanford and USC, put off playing college sports this fall as confirmed virus cases in the U.S. rise.
Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Pick. Here's A Closer Look At Her Record In California.August 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsSen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California examined her background and past statements for a closer look at her record as she prepares for even greater national scrutiny.
EnvironmentFailing To Plan For Sea Level Rise — Even Amid A Pandemic — Could Be Catastrophic, Experts WarnAugust 11, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIf California lawmakers set rising sea level concerns and only focus on the pandemic, the state could be setting itself up for an even worse economic hardship, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office cautioned in a report Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow Community-Based Contact Tracing Can Help Reduce California’s Coronavirus NumbersAugust 11, 2020 | Nicole NixonFollowing a summertime surge and data reporting issues, California is looking to contain COVID-19 outbreaks through targeted contact tracing, by recruiting tracers to work directly in their own communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnergy Bills Skyrocket As More Californians Stay At Home And Work RemotelyAugust 11, 2020 | Scott RoddNo, you’re not imagining it — your electricity bills are higher. With Californians spending more time at home and working remotely during the pandemic, household appliances are sucking up way more energy than usual. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running MateAugust 11, 2020The selection will make Harris just the third woman — and first African American — to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
Health CareCalifornia And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact TracersAugust 11, 2020In Riverside County, some companies told staff that if they cooperate with health officials, they'll be terminated. Health officials say misinformation is one reason for the mistrust.
Rural California Ranchers Deal With Uncertainty As Meatpacking Plants Struggle With COVID-19August 11, 2020COVID-19 has caused massive disruptions to the beef industry, as slaughterhouses started reporting cases of the virus just weeks into the pandemic. That made life harder for Sierra cattle ranchers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
