EnvironmentA massive oil spill in the Pacific Ocean has reached the Southern California coastOctober 3, 2021Federal, state and local agencies are racing to determine the cause of the spill, which is at least 13 square miles in size
State GovernmentWhat you need to know as California eviction moratorium endsOctober 2, 2021The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.
No, back-up of cargo ships off Southern California coast not due to ‘manufactured supply-chain halt’October 2, 2021 | Isabella FertelThere are a record-breaking number of ships at anchor in Southern California waiting to unload their cargo. But experts say the backup is being caused by labor shortages, holiday buying surges and other COVID-19 related issues.
EnvironmentSacramento County’s long road to a climate action plan isn’t over yetOctober 1, 2021 | Manola SecairaAfter years of work, the county’s climate action plan is nearing final approval — but local environmental groups worry that it doesn’t push for net-zero carbon emissions soon enough.
State GovernmentNewsom signs sweeping California police reforms into lawOctober 1, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom signed measures to decertify police, ban certain chokeholds, stop police from using tear gas on protestors and more.
California State Of Mind | Episode 42Final Episode: Reflections on California politics during a pandemicOctober 1, 2021California State of Mind is wrapping up a year of political discussion, including a presidential election, peak pandemic, a recall, drought and record-breaking wildfires. For our final show, we consider lessons learned and what lies ahead for 2022. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia will require students to get COVID-19 vaccine following FDA approvalOctober 1, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia will be the first state to require eligible students get the COVID-19 vaccine pending full FDA approval under a plan announced by Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More California schools — including in Sacramento — are taking on COVID-19 testingOctober 1, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneMore and more California school districts are performing COVID-19 testing on school campuses to keep kids safe and classrooms open.
