State GovernmentWhat's On The Ballot? Here's A Look At California's 2020 PropositionsOctober 5, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Nicole NixonCalifornia has 12 propositions on the November 2020 ballot. Here are the basics of what you need to know about each one as we get close to Election Day.
State GovernmentCalifornia 2020 Election Voter GuideOctober 5, 2020Get ready for Election Day in California with resources on how to vote — including how to vote by mail and make sure your ballot is counted — research the questions on your ballot, and keep track of key dates.
Newsom Signs COVID-19 Protections For Agricultural WorkersOctober 4, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a farmworker relief package, which promises farmworkers stricter enforcement of health guidelines and education of paid sick leave for COVID-19, among other things.
Health CareNew Laws Keep Pandemic-Weary California at Forefront of Health Policy InnovationOctober 4, 2020Though COVID-19 forced California leaders to scale back their ambitious health care agenda, they still managed to enact significant new laws intended to lower consumer health care spending and expand access to health coverage.
Blind Sacramentans Are Adapting To Social Distancing — But Sighted People Should HelpOctober 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento’s Society for the Blind says their clients have needed to adopt new skills during the pandemic to help them navigate social distancing protocols and adjust to remote work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Doctors: Trump Being Treated With Steroid But Could Be Discharged As Early As MondayOctober 4, 2020President Trump has experienced two drops in his oxygen levels over the course of his COVID-19 diagnosis, his medical team adds Sunday.
After 'Egregious' Violation, Judge Orders Census To Count Through Oct. 31 For NowOctober 3, 2020A federal judge has ordered the Census Bureau to keep counting households for now after finding the agency violated an earlier order by tweeting a "target" end date of Oct. 5.
White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours 'Critical' For Trump's CareOctober 3, 2020Conflicting reports emerged Saturday about President Trump's health and the timeline of when he was first tested positive for the coronavirus.
What’s Allowed And What’s Not At Voting Sites In CaliforniaOctober 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsPresident Trump this week called on his supporters to monitor voting locations during the election. PolitiFact California explains the ground rules for observing and electioneering near polling sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFederal Bill Could Increase Prescribed Burns In California, Incentivize State To Burn At A Larger ScaleOctober 2, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroBecause of the scale of wildfires this year there’s so much talk of returning prescribed burns to the landscape. A new federal bill aims to support pre-fire season controlled burns as an essential, science-based strategy for reducing wildfire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.