State GovernmentWho’s Running In Newsom Recall? Politicians, Activists, Californians Of All StripesJuly 19, 2021Forty-one candidates beat the deadline to run in California’s second recall election for governor. They include politicians, activists and others.
State GovernmentCalifornia Turned Pandemic Rentals Into Permanent Housing For Homeless PeopleJuly 17, 2021California leased hotel rooms for unhoused residents during the pandemic to move them out of crowded shelters. Then it bought some of those hotels to create long-term homes for them.
State GovernmentCalifornia Invests In Guaranteed Income: $35 Million Will Support Monthly Payments For Pregnant Women, Foster YouthJuly 16, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe $35 million pilot passed unanimously and will provide money for local programs to give out monthly payments — with no restrictions on spending — to pregnant women and foster youth aging out of the system.
California State Of Mind | Episode 32Drought Distress: CA Asks Residents to Voluntarily Reduce Water UsageJuly 16, 2021Extreme drought conditions persist across the state, so Governor Newsom is asking Californians to voluntarily reduce their water usage. We’ll find out what other steps might be required to stave off disaster. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCharity And Politics: California Elected Officials Would Have To Disclose Their Connections Under Proposed RuleJuly 13, 2021After a year-long wait, the state’s campaign finance watchdog has a proposal to require elected officials to provide more information on special interest donations to their nonprofits.
State GovernmentWill Your Family Get $300 Monthly Child Tax Payments? What You Need To KnowJuly 13, 2021Monthly $300 payments are in the works for thousands of California families struggling to make ends meet.
State GovernmentEconomic Pressures Are Rising On Mom And Pop Rental Owners — And Some Are Starting To SellJuly 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsIn a nationwide survey published this week, 11% of small landlords reported the pandemic has forced them to take steps to sell one or more rental properties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Loses Court Hearing, Will Not Have Party Preference On Recall BallotJuly 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Newsom missed the deadline by more than a year to state his party preference on the ballot. His elections lawyer noticed the mistake last month and asked the Secretary of State Shirley Weber to allow a fix, but she declined.
State Government‘Your Government Is Broken’: Kevin Kiley Launches Campaign To Replace Newsom In RecallJuly 12, 2021 | Nicole NixonAssemblyman Kevin Kiley is the latest Republican politician to enter the recall. With the endorsement of the original recall organizer in hand, Kiley paints the California government as a broken system that serves special interests over its citizens.
EnvironmentNewsom Urges All Californians To Cut Water Use By 15%July 11, 2021Extreme drought now grips 85% of California so the governor is seeking voluntary action. Newsom expanded the drought emergency to nine more counties, mostly along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area.
