California State Of Mind | Episode 25When It Comes to Immigration Reform and Clean Energy, ‘It’s Personal’ for Sen. Alex PadillaMay 21, 2021California’s first Latino US senator sees great opportunity for changing the national conversation on immigration, but it’s not his only priority. Alex Padilla talks about bringing some of California’s standards to the nation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Black Millennials Are Turning To Investing And Cryptocurrency To Build Back WealthMay 21, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanSurveys show that younger African Americans are much more likely to be invested in stocks than older generations, in part due to greater accessibility. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘It’s Not About One Person Changing The World’: How Organizations Are Building Community Support Through Mutual AidMay 21, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThree Northern California organizations offer ways that people can take a more active role in caring for their community.
Health CareConfusion Over Mask Rules Has Sacramento Businesses, Workers Thinking About Conflict-ResolutionMay 20, 2021 | Randol WhiteTension over CDC mask guidelines and state of California rules is playing out at businesses in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Demonstrators In Orange County Are Wrong: Children Are Not At Risk Of Lung Diseases From Wearing Face MasksMay 20, 2021 | Steven RascónAnti-mask flier from Facebook group related to an event in Orange County on Monday claims wearing face masks may cause pulmonary fibrosis and other health risks in children.
EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Electric Car Mandate For Uber And LyftMay 19, 2021The air board will consider curbing greenhouse gases from ride-hailing companies. The big question is: Who will pay for the cleaner vehicles?
Health CareAs Counties Expand Vaccine Access, Student-Run Clinic Steps In With Culturally Competent Care For Underserved CommunitiesMay 19, 2021 | Janelle SalangaMedical students are helping Sacramento-area residents to get vaccinated, streamlining the process of vaccination while offering care that’s grounded in an understanding of patients’ ethnic backgrounds.
Sacramento County Must Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 Even After June 15, New Health Director SaysMay 19, 2021 | Tiffany Lew | Vicki GonzalezSacramento County has tapped Chevon Kothari as the new county health services director. Kothari says low vaccination rates are a big driver in the county's inability to reopen faster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: An Employment Lawyer's Tips On How To Deal With EDD's Unemployment BacklogMay 18, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Employment Development Department is still facing a backlog in filing claims or getting people their funds. An employment lawyer explains how best to get through EDD’s backlog if you’re still waiting for payment.
Health CareHomicides Surge In California Amid Covid Shutdowns Of Schools, Youth ProgramsMay 18, 2021California endured a brutal spike in homicides in 2020 across large swaths of the state, registering the largest year-over-year increase in victims in three decades.
