Dangerous Air: As California burns, America breathes toxic smoke
September 28, 2021
Smoke from wildfires, which have burned millions of acres in California alone, is choking vast swaths of the country.
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Interview: California's State Epidemiologist Optimistic On COVID-19 Outlook
September 27, 2021 | Randol White
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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.