State GovernmentCalifornia’s 55 Electoral Votes Secures Electoral College For Biden, HarrisDecember 14, 2020California’s 55 representatives to the electoral college cast their ballots for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Sacramento, officially putting Biden past the 270 needed to win the presidency.
State GovernmentHigh-Risk Inmates Aren’t Prioritized In State’s Early ReleasesDecember 13, 2020More than 7,500 prisoners sent home in the program — which aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 — would have been released within months anyway. Thousands with health conditions remain in prison, and the virus keeps spreading.
State GovernmentWeekend Protest In Downtown Sacramento Once Again Devolves Into Violence Between Proud Boys, Counter-ProtestersDecember 12, 2020 | Scott RoddSaturday’s protest was the most violent of the post-election events downtown, with several confrontations between opposing groups, and people brandishing batons and mace throughout the day.
State GovernmentPoor And Diverse Voters Fuel California’s Record Ballots CastDecember 12, 2020California’s decision to mail a ballot to every registered voter resulted in record ballots cast in the general election — but it was poor and diverse communities that fueled the increases.
California State Of Mind | Episode 8Is The Pandemic Helping California Solve Homelessness?December 11, 2020A homeless man who died on the streets of Sacramento is remembered by those who loved him. Could this tragedy have been prevented? Also, how are students doing nine months into the pandemic? You’ll hear from a reporter covering California schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlaygrounds Stay Open: State Backtracks On Outdoor Play Area BanDecember 10, 2020Amid pushback from parents and lawmakers, the state modified its strict new stay-at-home order that had closed outdoor playgrounds to slow coronavirus spread.
State GovernmentLawmakers Weigh Moratorium Extension As Eviction Cliff LoomsDecember 8, 2020New proposal would extend the statewide eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. Both sides want federal intervention.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Dec. 8December 8, 2020Watch live as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gets Surge ICU Staff, Rolls Out App To Notify Users Of Covid-19 ExposureDecember 7, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newom says more than 500 medical professionals will help staff strained hospitals and surge facilities by next week. The state is also rolling out an app to notify users when they’ve been in contact with someone who tested positive for the
State GovernmentBiden Picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra For Top Health PostDecember 6, 2020The state official and former congressman would enter the job with a historic public health crisis raging. In his current role, Becerra has fought Trump efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.