The Media Have Called The Presidential Race For Joe Biden. Here's What's NextNovember 12, 2020States must finalize their results by Dec. 8 if they want to be assured of a smooth electoral college vote. The electors meet in each state on Dec. 14, and their votes are counted on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. The president is sworn in on Jan. 20.
EnvironmentCalifornia Is Making Progress On Safe Water For All, But Work RemainsNovember 12, 2020 | Nina SparlingSome 1 million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. A new state report found there has been progress towards changing that, but a 2019 state program could benefit from funding and legislative oversight.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s Final Frontier Faces Firefighter ShortageNovember 12, 2020When the state consolidates inmate fire camps next month, remote Modoc County is left with few resources to prevent and battle its lightning-sparked fires
Health CareHow To Prepare For The Holidays As COVID-19 Cases Rise In The Sacramento RegionNovember 12, 2020 | Megan ManataPlanning on getting together with family and friends for the upcoming holidays? Health experts say be careful because the next few weeks might be the “darkest days” in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health CareSeveral California Counties Have Appealed Their COVID-19 Status, But Very Few Have Had SuccessNovember 12, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaDuring the past two months, ten counties have contested their COVID-19 tier status using the state’s readjudication process. Some counties are arguing that it’s unfair to penalize businesses when they are not a main source of spread. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth: PolitiFact California Debunks Misleading Video Shared By President TrumpNovember 12, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe clip shared by Trump falsely suggested election fraud in California, days after conservative groups made unsubstantiated allegations that large numbers of Californians illegally voted in Nevada’s election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's How California Voted On Each 2020 PropositionNovember 12, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Kris HooksResults are in for California’s 12 state ballot measures. With a final call for Prop. 14 on Nov. 12, the Associated Press has now called each race.
State GovernmentCash Bail Survived The Ballot, But Reformers Say The Battle To End It Isn’t OverNovember 12, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornians voted no on Proposition 25, meaning that cash bail will remain in the state. Still, bail bondsmen are hunkering down for another potential battle as progressive civil rights groups prepare to fight to replace bail with something more ra Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bobbie Singh-Allen Becomes Elk Grove’s Next Mayor And First Punjabi-American To Hold The OfficeNovember 11, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanPeople of Punjabi descent have been in California since the 1800s, but are often misunderstood. Singh-Allen’s win signals a shift towards greater political engagement for the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Trump Shares Misleading Video, Falsely Questions California Ballot CollectionNovember 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe Los Angeles County Registrar’s office confirmed the video shows election workers legally collecting ballots from an authorized drop box on Nov. 4. It said all boxes were closed and locked on Election Night.