California State Of Mind | Episode 20California Tries for a Homerun on Reopening; Whiffs on Legislation to Solve Nursing Home ProblemsApril 9, 2021More than 9,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19 in California. But problems existed long before the pandemic. We’ll hear the results of a CalMatters investigation. Plus, the state plans to reopen as baseball welcomes fans back. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention PlanApril 8, 2021 | Scott RoddThe money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom’s Vow To Reopen California Is A High-Stakes Political GambleApril 6, 2021Gov. Newsom could blunt recall campaign by reopening California, but faces political danger if state misses June 15 deadline.
State GovernmentNixing Single-Family Zoning: Will It Make Housing More Affordable?April 5, 2021 | Chris NicholsHousing experts say options like duplexes and triplexes are less expensive than single-family homes but won’t be affordable for everyone. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Allow Large Indoor Events, But With Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative TestApril 2, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Nicole NixonStarting April 15 California will allow indoor gatherings such as concerts, sporting events or conferences, but only in counties outside of the state's most-restrictive tier. Capacity will also depend on proof of vaccination or a negative test.
In Majority Of States, It's Faster To Obtain A Rifle Than To Register To VoteMarch 30, 2021Shortly after high-profile mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on gun violence. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., used an analogy with voting rights to make the case for stricter gun control.
State GovernmentAs Access Expands, California Is Set To Close 2 Mass Vaccination Sites In Oakland, LAMarch 30, 2021 | Nicole NixonAs COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up around the nation and more adults become eligible to get the shot, FEMA is slated to pull out of two of California’s mass vaccination sites, taking thousands of vaccines with it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs California Blowing It On Unemployment Reform?March 29, 2021The state went deep into debt to keep jobless benefits flowing during the pandemic. And if it doesn’t fix its $48 billion unemployment problem, that could derail COVID-19 recovery.
State GovernmentCan’t Afford Bail? State Supreme Court Offers Relief For Some DefendantsMarch 28, 2021The state’s highest court now says judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, but mass inmate release unlikely.
California State Of Mind | Episode 19Exploring Police Diversity On California’s College CampusesMarch 26, 2021California’s college campuses are some of the most diverse in the nation, but their police departments aren’t. Students say it affects their relationship with campus cops. Plus, the latest on the state’s unemployment backlog and school re-openings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
