Arts and LifestyleSacramento Artists Asking Whether City Funding Should Be Kept LocalMay 18, 2021 | Ed FletcherNew public art being installed at the Sacramento Convention Center this month has resurfaced an ongoing debate about whether local artists should be the beneficiaries of city-funded sculptures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black FamiliesMay 17, 2021Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.
A Cascade of Outrage Follows Investigation Into PG&E Fire Victim Trust ExpensesMay 17, 2021Fire victims and public officials are calling for increased oversight of the Fire Victim Trust set up to distribute billions of dollars in compensation to families displaced by fires sparked by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. equipment.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Keep Mask Rules In Place Until June 15May 17, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Nicole NixonThe move comes a week after the CDC said fully vaccinated adults could safely go without masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
State GovernmentIs California’s New Police Deadly Force Law Making A Difference?May 16, 2021Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
EnvironmentNew Report: Drought To Hit Rural Latino Communities HardestMay 15, 2021The Legislative Analyst’s Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities, particularly in the Central Valley.
What The New Mask Guidance Means For Unvaccinated Kids — And Their ParentsMay 15, 2021I'm fully vaccinated, but my kids aren't. Can I safely take off my mask? Do my unvaccinated kids have to keep masking in public?
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social MediaMay 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteA recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's How Newsom Wants To Spend California's Historic Budget Surplus May 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Chris Hagan | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksThe $267.8 billion spending plan is an updated version of Newsom’s January budget, which proposed $227 billion in spending. The revised budget incorporates the surplus and $27 billion in federal pandemic relief approved in March.
California State Of Mind | Episode 24Total Recall: How The CA Political Process Works and Its History; Exploring Silicon Valley’s Role in Pandemic ResponseMay 14, 2021Gavin Newsom isn’t the first Governor to face a recall in California. We’ll hear how this political ploy has been deployed through the decades. And, how should history judge technology’s role in the pandemic response? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
