Health CareDespite Pandemic, Newsom Declines To Boost Local Public Health Budgets — AgainMay 23, 2021California Gov. Gavin Newsom has, for the third consecutive year, rejected new state funding for local public health departments.
State GovernmentSuspense File Day: Which Controversial Bills Did California Legislators Kill?May 22, 2021Lawmakers shelve dozens of significant bills, many opposed by special interests. They include proposals on police reform, housing, health care and more.
California State Of Mind | Episode 25When It Comes to Immigration Reform and Clean Energy, ‘It’s Personal’ for Sen. Alex PadillaMay 21, 2021California’s first Latino US senator sees great opportunity for changing the national conversation on immigration, but it’s not his only priority. Alex Padilla talks about bringing some of California’s standards to the nation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: An Employment Lawyer's Tips On How To Deal With EDD's Unemployment BacklogMay 18, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Employment Development Department is still facing a backlog in filing claims or getting people their funds. An employment lawyer explains how best to get through EDD’s backlog if you’re still waiting for payment.
State GovernmentWhat California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black FamiliesMay 17, 2021Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Keep Mask Rules In Place Until June 15May 17, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Nicole NixonThe move comes a week after the CDC said fully vaccinated adults could safely go without masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
State GovernmentIs California’s New Police Deadly Force Law Making A Difference?May 16, 2021Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
State GovernmentHere's How Newsom Wants To Spend California's Historic Budget Surplus May 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Chris Hagan | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksThe $267.8 billion spending plan is an updated version of Newsom’s January budget, which proposed $227 billion in spending. The revised budget incorporates the surplus and $27 billion in federal pandemic relief approved in March.
California State Of Mind | Episode 24Total Recall: How The CA Political Process Works and Its History; Exploring Silicon Valley’s Role in Pandemic ResponseMay 14, 2021Gavin Newsom isn’t the first Governor to face a recall in California. We’ll hear how this political ploy has been deployed through the decades. And, how should history judge technology’s role in the pandemic response? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco 49ers Rookie QB Trey Lance Signed A $34 Million Contract. How Much Will Go To California Taxes?May 13, 2021 | Sasha HupkaAn image shared on Instagram claims that rookie quarterback Trey Lance, who recently signed to the San Francisco 49ers, will take home $16 million from his $34.1 million deal after paying California income taxes.