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Dr. Erica Pan, the state epidemiologist and deputy director of the California Department of Public Health Center for Infectious Diseases, spoke with CapRadio about California's current COVID-19 situation and what the future might hold.

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Environment

California Moves On Climate Change, But Rejects Aggressive Cuts To Greenhouse Emissions

September 26, 2021

Drought, wildfires, extreme heat: California lawmakers cast climate change as the culprit in an emerging series of public health threats, setting aside billions to help communities respond.

Environment

PG&E Is Charged With Manslaughter In A California Wildfire That Killed 4

September 24, 2021

Pacific Gas & Electric was charged Friday with manslaughter and other crimes after its equipment sparked a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year, prosecutors said.

State Government

Historic California Reparations Task Force Discusses Community Engagement, History of Slavery

September 24, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

The group, designed to examine what reparations might look like and compile educational resources about slavery and its impact, met on Thursday and Friday.

California State Of Mind | Episode 41

Participation, Baby! How Some Cities Are Experimenting With A Community Budget Process

September 24, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone

If your city leaders asked you how to spend millions of tax dollars, what would you suggest? Some cities in California have been experimenting with a participatory budget process. Hear how it works and why it seems to be gaining momentum.

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State Government

A New Law In California Aims To Protect Workers At Retail Warehouses Like Amazon's

September 24, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701 on Wednesday. It aims to address the impact of speed quotas on warehouse worker injuries and health.

PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

September 23, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Breakthrough cases are rare but are fueling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which are safe and effective at preventing the disease.

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State Government

California's Firefighters Keep Getting Injured While Training. And Some Have Died

September 21, 2021

Over the last year and a half, almost four dozen Cal Fire firefighters have suffered from heat illness during training, and since 2003, five have died.

State Government

A Partisan Recall Puts California Republican Party In Disarray

September 19, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom made the California recall a partisan contest, and Republican elected officials had an embarrassing showing. Larry Elder, on the other hand, is the new power in the GOP.

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