Health CareAs California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are ConcernedJanuary 28, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday that priority will now be determined primarily by a person's age. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTechnical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream of High-Tech Government on HoldJanuary 28, 2021 | Scott RoddWhether it be updating decades-old computer systems or building them from scratch, Newsom has had successes and failures dragging state government into the 21st century. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Promised To Tackle California’s Homelessness Crisis Head-On. Has He Delivered?January 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsAdvocates for the homeless say Newsom deserves credit for his early actions as governor, but he needs to do much more to address the scale of the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26January 26, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
EnvironmentEnvironment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your MomentJanuary 26, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroEnvironmental advocates and experts are giving mixed reviews on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s two years in office. They say he’s made some progress on climate change, but now is his time to take bold action. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Propose Extending Eviction Moratorium Until June 30January 25, 2021Under a legislative agreement, California would extend its eviction moratorium to the end of June. Landlords would get an incentive to forgive back rent using an extra $2.6 billion from federal relief.
Health CareAs California Loosens COVID-19 Rules, Experts Say Public Must Take Precautions To Prevent Another Spike In CasesJanuary 25, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Navigates Compounding Crises — And A Potential Recall — Halfway Through His TermJanuary 25, 2021 | Nicole NixonTwo years in, Newsom is facing a host of crises and the threat of a recall vote. Could he survive one if it does get on the ballot? Political observers say yes — as long as he avoids additional major mistakes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom’s $2 Billion School Reopening Fund Could Actually Cost Districts MoneyJanuary 23, 2021Some school officials say a proposal touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as financial assistance to reopen California campuses attaches strings that would strain their budgets.
California State Of Mind | Episode 10What Can California Teach the Biden Administration About Combating Climate Change?January 22, 2021America has a new President and he’s already issued executive orders addressing climate change. Two reporters explain how California could help lead the way. Also, people have questions about getting the Covid-19 vaccine. We’ll get some answers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
