Health CareCalifornia Counties Weigh Risks Of Reopening Under State’s New SystemSeptember 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia counties have more flexibility to open businesses under the state’s new COVID-19 color coding system. But counties have to weigh those options against the risk of new cases popping up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom 'Roomkey' To 'Homekey': More Permanent Action on the Homeless CrisisSeptember 2, 2020Since April, California has provided temporary housing for 22,000 people in a program called “Roomkey,” which was created to get the state’s unhoused population in rooms amid the pandemic.
State GovernmentCalifornia Health Officials Provide More Details On New Tiered Reopening PlanSeptember 1, 2020California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the new system will move counties more slowly through reopening, based on lessons learned during the summer.
State GovernmentAnalysis: How Renters, Landlords And Banks Fared In The Eviction CompromiseSeptember 1, 2020A compromise to prevent feared eviction tsunami passes Legislature with little time to spare.
Instagram Posts Make False Claim California Voters Will Be ‘Turned Away’ From Polls Due To Mail-In VotingSeptember 1, 2020 | Chris NicholsAll active registered voters in California will receive a mail-in ballot. But they won’t be turned away from a polling place if they bring those to a polling place or even if they forget their ballot.
State GovernmentHere’s What California Lawmakers Did On Their Last Day Of SessionSeptember 1, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe end of California’s legislative session was beleaguered by COVID-19, wildfires, a tanked economy and a looming eviction crisis. Tempers also flared Monday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere Are Bills To Watch On Final Day Of California’s Legislative SessionAugust 31, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe end of this year’s legislative session is even more hectic than usual, as lawmakers try to make up for lost time at the Capitol due to COVID-19.
State GovernmentGoodbye ‘Banana Smash’ Cigarillos: Governor Quickly Signs Bill To Ban Flavored TobaccoAugust 29, 2020The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.
State GovernmentNewsom, Lawmakers Strike Pandemic Eviction Deal. Here’s What You Need To KnowAugust 28, 2020The proposed deal has some eviction protection provisions for tenants, but no rent forgiveness. Proponents of the bill insist that it’s a stopgap measure meant to help Californians in need until — they hope — federal aid comes through.
State GovernmentCalifornia Announces New COVID-19 Reopening PlanAugust 28, 2020The new system puts California’s 58 counties into four tiers based on the number of new daily cases and the percentage of positive tests. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.