California State Of Mind | Episode 29CA Wants Your Tourist Dollars; County Health Departments Want Your Tax DollarsJune 18, 2021California is open! And business owners who count on tourism are especially happy about it. But not everyone is smiling. Some county health departments wonder how they’ll survive with shrinking budgets. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Drops Mask Requirements For Fully Vaccinated WorkersJune 17, 2021 | Chris HaganWorkers will no longer need to wear masks or physically distance themselves at work if they are fully vaccinated except in certain situations or if there is an outbreak. The move comes two days after the state reopened its economy.
State Government‘I’m Going To Be Here For A While’: One Man’s Journey From The Streets To A New HomeJune 17, 2021 | Chris NicholsTens of thousands of homeless Californians are moving on from state-funded Project Roomkey motels where they took shelter during the worst of the pandemic. But as of June, only about 30% had been placed in permanent or temporary housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: Dr. Ghaly Reflects On California's Response To COVID-19 As State ReopensJune 15, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezWith California doing away with many of the COVID-19 restrictions to slow the spread of the virus, state Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly discussed what he's learned since last March and how he sees our future with the coronavirus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs California Reopens, Newsom's Recall Fortunes Still Tied To COVID-19 ResponseJune 15, 2021 | Nicole NixonOn California’s big reopening day, Gov. Gavin Newsom is ready to usher in a new chapter. But some challenges loom for Newsom, who will face a recall election later this year.
Health CareWhat Changes, What Stays The Same As California ReopensJune 15, 2021 | Steve Milne | Emily Zentner | Chris Hagan | Sammy Caiola | Mike Hagerty | Janelle SalangaA lot changes on June 15, when California officially reopens. Here's a look at the new rules for businesses and individuals, and what things are staying the same for now.
State GovernmentWill Psychedelics Become Legal In California?June 13, 2021The state Senate passed a bill to legalize hallucinogenic drugs for Californians 21 and older. Could psychedelics become the next cannabis?
California State Of Mind | Episode 28CA’s Grand Re-Opening Remains Rife with Confusion; Making Sense of a $100 Billion SurplusJune 11, 2021What would you do with 100 billion dollars? California has an unprecedented budget surplus. We’ll hear where the money came from. Plus, as the grand re-opening of the state approaches, we explore what that really means for residents. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Defends Keeping California's COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Past June 15 ReopeningJune 8, 2021 | Nicole NixonA state of emergency allows governments to suspend normal operations to get through a crisis. Republican lawmakers want to know how long that’s going to last.
State GovernmentAdvocacy Groups Gather At Capitol To Protest Deportation Of Vietnamese RefugeeJune 4, 2021 | Janelle SalangaLam Hong Le’s case is one example of the ways that undocumented immigrants in sanctuary state California continue to face double punishment — detention and deportation after serving time in prison.
