EnvironmentA Former College Professor Accused Of Serial Arson Is Denied Bail In CaliforniaAugust 13, 2021"Where [Gary] Maynard went, fires started. Not just once, but over and over again," the government said in a court memorandum.
EnvironmentThis Small Town Survived California’s Dixie Fire. But Recovery Within The Historic Burn Scar Could Last Years.August 13, 2021 | Scott RoddThe small town of Chester survived a fast-approaching firefront. But residents and visitors may be leery to return to the mountain town with so many fires devastating the Golden State. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGovernor Newsom Is Mandating Vaccines For Teachers, Health Care Workers. Disability Advocates Say It Should Apply To Caregivers, TooAugust 12, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth care workers in group settings must be fully immunized by the end of September under a new state order. Disability advocates say the rule should also apply to home care workers.
State GovernmentYes, You Can Vote On Who Would Replace Gavin Newsom Even If You Vote No On The RecallAugust 11, 2021 | Nicole NixonThe ballot to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom has two questions: do you want to recall the governor, and who should replace him? You can fill out — or skip — either question, and it won't affect how your vote is counted, California election officials say.
Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn To RetireAugust 11, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Mike HagertyThe Sacramento native says he will retire at the end of this year. He was sworn in exactly four years ago as the department's first Black chief.
Health CareCalifornia To Require Teachers, Staff Be Vaccinated Or Tested For COVID-19August 11, 2021 | Chris HaganCalifornia will require that all teachers and school staff be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19, becoming the first state to impose such measures ahead of the new school year.
State GovernmentDust To Dust: Will California Lawmakers Legalize Human Composting — Transforming Bodies Into Soil?August 10, 2021California lawmakers are considering a bill to add an after-death option beyond burial or cremation. It has received bipartisan support, but there are religious concerns.
Health CareHow To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta VariantAugust 10, 2021Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.
Health CareCOVID Patients Have Doubled In California HospitalsAugust 10, 2021More than 5,300 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized in California on Sunday, almost twice the number two weeks earlier.
California Lawmakers And Teachers Unions Stop Short Of A Vaccine MandateAugust 9, 2021Even as the delta variant causes spikes in COVID-19 case numbers just weeks before the new school year, state lawmakers have yet to issue a vaccine mandate for public school teachers.
