State GovernmentWho Is John Cox And What Would He Do As Governor?August 28, 2021In a 90-minute interview, John Cox discussed COVID-19 “hysteria,” homelessness and other key California issues as he seeks traction in the Newsom recall election.
State GovernmentWho Is Kevin Kiley And What Would He Do As Governor?August 28, 2021In a 70-minute interview, the state assemblymember explains why he won’t criticize Republicans, blames Gov. Newsom for COVID deaths and says a successful recall could change everything.
State GovernmentWho Is Kevin Paffrath And What Would He Do As Governor?August 28, 2021In a nearly 90-minute interview, the Democratic recall candidate and YouTube star discusses his big ideas for California and explains why he doesn’t like Gavin Newsom.
EnvironmentCalifornia Enacted A Groundwater Law 7 Years Ago. But Wells Are Still Drying Up — And The Threat Is SpreadingAugust 18, 2021As drought worsens, there are few, if any, protections in place for California’s depleted groundwater. The law gave local agencies at least 26 years — until 2040.
State GovernmentCould Latino Voters Make The Difference In Whether Newsom Survives California’s Recall Election?August 15, 2021Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California at 39% of the population, and a growing share of the electorate at about 28% of registered voters.
Yoga Classes, Therapy And 401(k)s: California Businesses Beefing Up Benefits To Attract WorkersAugust 15, 2021California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, bonuses and new benefits. So far, workers, particularly in the service industry, are seeing wages rise.
State GovernmentDust To Dust: Will California Lawmakers Legalize Human Composting — Transforming Bodies Into Soil?August 10, 2021California lawmakers are considering a bill to add an after-death option beyond burial or cremation. It has received bipartisan support, but there are religious concerns.
Health CareCOVID Patients Have Doubled In California HospitalsAugust 10, 2021More than 5,300 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized in California on Sunday, almost twice the number two weeks earlier.
California Lawmakers And Teachers Unions Stop Short Of A Vaccine MandateAugust 9, 2021Even as the delta variant causes spikes in COVID-19 case numbers just weeks before the new school year, state lawmakers have yet to issue a vaccine mandate for public school teachers.
New Tribal Colleges Offer ‘Sense Of Belonging’ For Native Students But Hit RoadblocksAugust 7, 2021Tribal colleges provide culturally relevant education for Native students. But in California, they face an uphill battle because of lack of funding and a lengthy accreditation process.
