Episode 20 California Tries for a Homerun on Reopening; Whiffs on Legislation to Solve Nursing Home Problems Friday, April 9, 2021 Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Andrew Rodriguez of Union City organizes his A’s swag as he gets in line to enter the Coliseum before the start of the Oakland Athletics season opener on April 1, 2021 in Oakland, Calif.Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters California is ready to play ball. With Covid-19 cases falling and restrictions loosening, some fans recently found their way back to the baseball field. Nicole talks with Scott Rodd and Anne Wernikoff about what it was like to attend the games in person and how they may be a harbinger for the new statewide reopening plan. Also, California’s nursing homes have been some of the hardest hit during the pandemic with more than 9,000 residents dying of the virus. As the pandemic has worn on, that’s led to increased scrutiny of these homes and how they’re managed. Elizabeth talks with Jocelyn Wiener about a CalMatters investigation into nursing home oversight.
