State GovernmentEDD Sent Up To $1 Billion Of Unemployment Funds To Prison And Jail Inmates, Prosecutors SayNovember 24, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe fraud allegations represent another black eye for the state’s unemployment department, which has been plagued by payment backlogs since the pandemic began.
Sacramento’s Florin Square Hosts Black Friday Event to Support Black-Owned BusinessesNovember 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAfrican American consumers and business-owners are encouraging shoppers to participate in “Shop Black Friday” this year, to support local Black-owned businesses that have been harder hit by the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Supermarket Employees Demand Hero Pay, Protections As COVID-19 SpikesNovember 24, 2020Food 4 Less employees and protestors gathered outside the supermarket in LA’s Boyle Heights neighborhood last week to demand the company reinstitute hero pay and adopt better protections as cases spike across the state.
State GovernmentAfter Months With No Pandemic Relief, Advocates Ramp Up Pressure On CongressNovember 24, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe federal government’s COVID-19 relief package known as the CARES Act was approved in March, but some provisions like expanded unemployment benefits have been spent. Other protections will expire at the end of the year.
Tips On Applying For Unemployment In CaliforniaNovember 24, 2020 | Megan ManataThe unemployment system can be confusing to navigate, doubly so during a pandemic. On CapRadio's Insight, Randol White spoke with an employment lawyer about how to apply and move your claim forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Breaks COVID-19 Enforcement Commitment After Collecting Millions In Federal Relief FundingNovember 24, 2020 | Scott RoddIn March, with $104 million in federal assistance at stake, the department said its officers would break up social gatherings to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Now, Sheriff Scott Jones says he won’t take action on public health orders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For November 24November 24, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
In Stockton, A Dying Daily Paper And Disinformation Affected Mayor Michael Tubbs’ ReelectionNovember 24, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Record’s demise and the emergence of the 209 Times website made it harder for voters to navigate fact and opinion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Biden Introduces Key National Security PicksNovember 24, 2020President-elect Joe Biden is continuing to build his incoming White House staff, despite President Trump's refusal to admit defeat in the election. Watch the announcement live at 1 p.m. ET.
EnvironmentCalifornia Turkeys Will Likely Trot North As Climate Warms, But May Not Leave The SuburbsNovember 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroMillions of commercially raised turkeys will be consumed this week, while their wilder cousins roam free. But wild turkeys may have to trot a little faster to keep up with the projected shifts in both summer and winter climate spaces. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
