State GovernmentAnother $282M In No-Bid Pandemic Contracts To Major Newsom Contributor UnitedHealthMarch 25, 2021 | Scott RoddThe company has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Newsom’s reelection campaign and ballot measure committee since 2018. That includes $131,000 in December 2020.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Nation’s Rising Gas PricesMarch 25, 2021 | Chris NicholsWith gas prices climbing in California and across the nation, false and out-of-context claims are also on the rise about what’s causing the spike. PolitiFact California debunks these in this week’s Can You Handle The Truth segment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Nominates Rob Bonta, California’s First Filipino Lawmaker, As Next Attorney GeneralMarch 24, 2021 | Nicole NixonAfter much speculation, Newsom is filling the vacancy left by Xavier Becerra, who was confirmed to the Biden administration last week — though the post requires confirmation by the California Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWorkers Get More COVID-19 Sick Time Under Bill Signed By NewsomMarch 23, 2021 | Nicole NixonWorkers can use the time to quarantine if they have been exposed to the coronavirus, schedule a vaccine, care for a sick family member, or take care of a child whose school or daycare is closed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Of Mind | Episode 18California Considers World’s First Guidelines on Microplastics in Drinking WaterMarch 19, 2021California is looking to implement the world’s first guidelines for how much microplastic is allowed in drinking water. But there’s still a lot we don’t know about them. Plus, the latest on vaccine eligibility and the effort to recall Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Push Bill To Decertify Police, End Qualified ImmunityMarch 18, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia is one of only four states without a decertification process. Advocates say it would prevent rogue officers from bouncing between departments.
State GovernmentAs State Attorney General Job Morphs Post-Trump, Who Will Be Newsom’s Pick?March 18, 2021Today the attorney general who broke records suing Trump has won Senate confirmation to become secretary of Health and Human Services. Now Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom must pick a new attorney general for a decidedly different time.
State GovernmentDesk Spacing Arguments Rage As Big School Districts Plan April ReopeningMarch 17, 2021While most of California’s largest school districts plan on having in-person instruction in April, there’s still widespread disagreement on how close desks can be as well as other safety concerns.
Health CareSacramento County Moving To Red Tier, Paving Way For Theaters, Indoor Dining, More To ReopenMarch 16, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Chris HaganThis is the first time Sacramento has been out of the most-restrictive purple tier under the state's regional stay-at-home order since Nov. 10. San Joaquin and Yuba counties were also expected to move into the red tier, but did not. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Have Newsom’s Back As Recall Campaign Ramps UpMarch 16, 2021Gov. Newsom kicks off aggressive campaign to keep his job, blaming Trump and QAnon followers for recall effort.
