EnvironmentCalifornia Moves On Climate Change, But Rejects Aggressive Cuts To Greenhouse EmissionsSeptember 26, 2021Drought, wildfires, extreme heat: California lawmakers cast climate change as the culprit in an emerging series of public health threats, setting aside billions to help communities respond.
Contractor’s Deal On California Rent Relief Gets More LucrativeSeptember 25, 2021The state is relying on a private contractor to get rent relief to California tenants and landlords, and just increased the lucrative deal.
As UC Makes Room For More Californians, Can It Afford To Lose Out-Of-State Students?September 25, 2021Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's How To Figure Out If You Need OneSeptember 25, 2021With the back and forth on boosters from government agencies, many Americans are wondering if they really need an extra shot. Here is what the science says about who needs a booster now — and why.
Race and EquityNewsom Signs Bill For Native American Monument To Replace California ColonizerSeptember 24, 2021 | Ed FletcherLegislation creating a process for replacing the statue honoring Spanish missionary Junipero Serra with a monument honoring local tribes is signed by the California governor.
EnvironmentPG&E Is Charged With Manslaughter In A California Wildfire That Killed 4September 24, 2021Pacific Gas & Electric was charged Friday with manslaughter and other crimes after its equipment sparked a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year, prosecutors said.
State GovernmentHistoric California Reparations Task Force Discusses Community Engagement, History of SlaverySeptember 24, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe group, designed to examine what reparations might look like and compile educational resources about slavery and its impact, met on Thursday and Friday.
Woman Arrested Near Fawn Fire As Thousands Evacuated In Shasta CountySeptember 24, 2021As of Friday morning, more than 25 buildings have been destroyed and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has issued mandatory evacuations for several areas north of the city of Redding.
California State Of Mind | Episode 41Participation, Baby! How Some Cities Are Experimenting With A Community Budget ProcessSeptember 24, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneIf your city leaders asked you how to spend millions of tax dollars, what would you suggest? Some cities in California have been experimenting with a participatory budget process. Hear how it works and why it seems to be gaining momentum. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Al Capone’s Personal Items To Be Auctioned In SacramentoSeptember 24, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezFamed Chicago mob boss Al Capone’s personal belongings are being auctioned for the first time by his family in Sacramento. Items like pistols, jewelry and family photographs are all up for auction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
