Health CareAmador County Builds Community College Pipeline For Mental Health WorkersOctober 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAmador is one of six California counties without a physical community college. It also struggles to recruit mental health providers. A small online learning program could offer a solution to both problems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnger And Loss After Last Week's Power BlackoutOctober 17, 2019 | Scott RoddLast week, more than 700,000 PG&E customers lost power during planned shutoffs, which the utility claimed were due to heightened risk of wildfires. But the company — by its own admission — fumbled the outage from the start. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Santa Cruz, The Least Affordable Place For Teachers, Is Trying To Make It More LivableOctober 14, 2019At least three of 10 school districts in Santa Cruz County are exploring the option of building below-market homes for teachers and staff on school district property. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Income Experiment Offers Stockton Residents a Glimpse at the California DreamOctober 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaStockton is halfway through an 18-month program that provides $500 a month to 125 people from low-income ZIP codes. Proponents say the program is a step toward economic equality, opponents say it’s unrealistic and enabling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Older Uber Drivers Earn Less Than Younger OnesSeptember 9, 2019Older workers may be able to find new opportunities in the gig economy. But research shows that on certain platforms, they’re making less than younger workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Workers Turn To Gig Platforms Like Uber And Lyft As An ‘Alternative Safety Net’September 8, 2019It’s not just a new kind of work. It can also be a cushion for those who can’t rely on their main job to make ends meet.
State GovernmentA Bill To Fix Or Foul California’s Gig EconomySeptember 5, 2019 | Randol WhiteIndependent contractors could become employees of companies such as Uber, Lyft and Doordash, changing their ability to earn a living and the businesses they work for forever. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePaging More Doctors: California’s Worsening Physician ShortageSeptember 5, 2019California is facing a growing shortage of primary care physicians, one that is already afflicting rural areas and low-income inner city areas, and is forecasted to impact millions of people within 10 years.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Young Adult Californians Living At Home. (Yes, Even The Sex Part.)August 31, 2019Nearly 40 percent of young adult Californians live with their parents. Here's everything to know about them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Santa Monica To Ramp Up Rental Subsidies For SeniorsAugust 21, 2019Over the last year, the city has experimented with sending rental checks to nearly two dozen seniors and now wants to expand the program exponentially. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
