Health CareCan we gather this winter? COVID-19 is slowing in California, but experts still say to be careful.October 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCOVID-19 vaccines will likely spare California from another fall and winter surge, but the pandemic isn’t over and precautions are still needed this holiday season.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and childrenOctober 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteThe overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Rep. Adam Schiff on the Capitol insurrection and his new memoirOctober 14, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezIn an interview with CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez, California Rep. Adam Schiff talks about his new memoir, his thoughts on the state of democracy and his reflections from the Jan. 6 insurrection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom’s vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?October 13, 2021Gov. Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
Cal Grant expansion: Newsom vetoes game-changer bill for 150,000 college studentsOctober 12, 2021Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a huge expansion of the Cal Grant, the state’s main financial aid tool. It would have topped off a banner year for legislators who for years sought to reduce the cost of college.
How much do wildfires really cost California’s economy?October 11, 2021A preliminary estimate shows that the Caldor Fire cost tens of millions in lost economic activity. Wildfires, and the economic disruption they cause, have a large economic impact. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHedge funds cash out billions in PG&E stock. Fire survivors suffer and wait.October 11, 2021PG&E is mired in debt. Rates are skyrocketing. Tens of thousands of survivors of fires sparked by the utility's equipment are waiting for promised compensation. Amid all this, there's one group that's simply walking away: Wall Street hedge funds.
Arts and LifestyleVideo: As the Nisenan language disappears, an artist in Colfax works to preserve itOctober 11, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Emily Zentner | Marissa EspirituThe Nisenan are a tribe that has lived in Northern California around the Sacramento region for centuries. But the Nisenan language has been disappearing. Alan Wallace is working to preserve the language through art.
EnvironmentMap: PG&E starts to restore power from Monday's shutoff, but more could be on the wayOctober 10, 2021 | Chris HaganPG&E is starting to turn the power back on for the more than 24,000 customers who the utility cut service to Monday as high winds hit much of Northern California, but more shutoffs could be on the way.
State GovernmentEthnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California studentsOctober 10, 2021Experts and educators expect long-term benefits for students, but some groups remain critical of the mandate as they continue to erroneously conflate the curriculum with critical race theory.
