California Coronavirus Updates: Los Angeles May Start Requiring Vaccine Proof To Enter BusinessesSeptember 30, 2021The Los Angeles City Council debated a far-reaching proposal to require people to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to enter a wide range of indoor businesses and venues, according to the Associated Press.
EnvironmentThe ‘Burn Scars’ Of Wildfires Threaten The West’s Drinking WaterSeptember 29, 2021Sediment from massive blazes chokes rivers and reservoirs, contaminating water supplies. The problem is only getting worse as climate change intensifies wildfires and lengthens the fire season.
Can California School Districts Independently Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Students?September 29, 2021 | Sasha HupkaSchool districts from Los Angeles to Oakland have begun to require that eligible students get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite questions about whether the districts have the legal authority to do so. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why FEMA Won't Rebuild Your Home After A DisasterSeptember 29, 2021The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides valuable assistance to disaster survivors, but it is limited in scope and it's good to know that before a fire or earthquake strikes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Requires COVID Vaccines For California Prison GuardsSeptember 28, 2021The politically powerful prison guards’ union and Gov. Gavin Newsom have resisted a COVID vaccine mandate, despite growing outbreaks.
Sacramento Restaurants Earn Michelin Guide Honors In Latest GuideSeptember 28, 2021 | Ed FletcherCamden Spit & Larder and Beast & Bounty earned “Plate” awards, while Nixtaco and Yue Huang join Canon and Frank Fat’s with prestigious “Bib Gourmand” honors.
Health CareRapid COVID-19 Tests In Short Supply In CaliforniaSeptember 28, 2021Californians seeking same-day COVID-19 tests for sick kids, infection scares or employers are finding empty shelves and long delays, which could fuel outbreaks.
EnvironmentDangerous Air: We Mapped The Rise In Wildfire Smoke Across America. Here’s How We Did ItSeptember 28, 2021The analysis is based on more than 10 years of data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and reveals a startling increase in the number of days residents are breathing smoke at the ZIP code level.
EnvironmentDangerous Air: As California burns, America breathes toxic smokeSeptember 28, 2021Smoke from wildfires, which have burned millions of acres in California alone, is choking vast swaths of the country.
Health CareInterview: California's State Epidemiologist Optimistic On COVID-19 OutlookSeptember 27, 2021 | Randol WhiteDr. Erica Pan, the state epidemiologist and deputy director of the California Department of Public Health Center for Infectious Diseases, spoke with CapRadio about California's current COVID-19 situation and what the future might hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
