State Government‘It’s A Shame’: California Squandered $2.7 Billion For Affordable Housing, Audit SaysNovember 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe California State Auditor found the state wasted $2.7 billion in bond resources that could have spurred affordable housing construction.
Health CareCan California's Curfew Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? We Asked An Infectious Disease Specialist.November 20, 2020 | Mike HagertyCapRadio spoke with Dr. Lee Riley, an infectious disease specialist at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, who said the curfew will only impact a small number of people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Hospitals Applying Early Lessons As They Brace For A COVID-19 SurgeNovember 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaHospitals say they’ve learned a lot since the start of the pandemic, and are now preparing for a flood of patients expected to hit later this month. But if you have a surgery or a cancer screening coming up, assume your appointment will stand.
California State Of Mind | Episode 6CA's COVID Crackdown, Also: The Real 'Latino Vote' StoryNovember 20, 2020California is imposing stricter COVID guidelines — and a curfew — on nearly all residents. Nicole looks at how this will affect small business owners and their workers. Also: Elizabeth dismantles mainstream media notions of “the Latino vote.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Well Water Throughout California Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’November 20, 2020These chemicals are everywhere. They last forever. They’re expensive to get rid of. And many Californians don’t even know they’re drinking them.
State GovernmentSacramento Business Journal: The Impact Of Coronavirus Restrictions On Local BusinessesNovember 20, 2020 | Mike HagertyThe new curfew for purple counties in California is now just one more challenge for local restaurants and businesses in the state. CapRadio’s Mike Hagerty spoke with Sacramento Business Journal’s Sonya Sorich about what this means for the industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew NASA Mission To Map Sea Level Rise May Help California Adapt To Changing CoastlineNovember 19, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroNASA researchers in California are teaming up to take these measurements from space. The goal is to track one of the clearest signs of global warming for the next decade.
Filipino Population Is High-Risk For COVID-19, But Very Little Data On The Community’s Outcomes ExistNovember 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanFew COVID-19 tracking entities are looking at the impact and reasons for the Filipino community experiencing high death rates but also low testing rates.
As Pandemic Balloons Statewide, Some Rural Counties Explore Making Their Own RulesNovember 19, 2020 | Nina SparlingSome elected officials in northern California met weeks ago to discuss gaining more regional autonomy in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. One idea is to pass resolutions at the county level asserting power over decision making. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNot Dire, For Now: California Expects $26 Billion Windfall Despite PandemicNovember 19, 2020Though the pandemic-induced recession hasn’t been as bad as expected, it is hitting the most vulnerable Californians hardest.
