State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For August 14August 14, 2020Watch California Gov. Gavin Newsom's update on the state's response to COVID-19.
Millions Of Older Californians Live Where Wildfire Threatens. Mostly, They're On Their OwnAugust 14, 2020The most promising solution is neighbors helping neighbors, so older adults living independently can evacuate in a disaster.
State GovernmentNew California Financial Watchdog Would Take Aim At Predatory Lenders Amid PandemicAugust 14, 2020California may be on the cusp of creating a watchdog agency. Proponents say federal regulators aren't doing their job, leaving leaving millions of Americans vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
Violent Attacks Against Black Lives Matter Demonstrators In Nevada City Spark InvestigationAugust 13, 2020City police are investigating whether counter-protesters broke the law, according to one council member and a department press release.
Explainer: Why Sacramento Public Health Received Less Federal COVID-19 Aid Than The Sheriff’s OfficeAugust 13, 2020 | Scott RoddCounty officials seem to agree that the public health office is strapped for staffing and resources — but it’s unclear why it’s taken so long for the department to secure federal aid.
What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General?August 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsAs California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was considered cautious and rarely spoke out-of-line with law enforcement culture. Now, she’s positioned herself as a criminal justice reformer. What kept her so careful as AG? We ask legal experts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California’s Post-Prison Chaos: Thousands Released Early, Including Many With CoronavirusAugust 12, 2020California’s patchwork reentry system is scrambling to find housing and services for former inmates. “What this pandemic has done is highlight the inadequacies in the system,” said one program director.
The Veepstakes Are Over — Now Whom Might Newsom Pick To Replace Kamala Harris In Senate?August 12, 2020Now that Biden has picked Harris as his running mate, California’s governor could decide who replaces her. Let the lobbying begin.
Census Takers Are Contacting The 56 Million Households That Haven't Yet RespondedAugust 12, 2020 | Rich IbarraCalifornia’s response to the Census is almost 65%. Local officials estimate each person not counted could mean thousands of dollars in lost federal funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHarris, As Biden's Running Mate, Says Case Against Trump Is 'Open And Shut'August 12, 2020Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his newly named running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, made their first joint appearance Wednesday, following Biden's announcement of the selection the day before.
