Counties Are Taking Varied Approaches To Beaches, Parks As Restrictions Begin To EaseApril 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaPublic health experts say whether people can hit the beach comes down to how crowded a given beach is. When people are less than six feet from one another, the virus can easily spread through droplets in the air.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Green New Deal Likely To Be Sidelined By COVID-19; Lawmakers Hope To Salvage Its GoalsApril 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia’s bold Green New Deal could be severely scaled down or sidelined until next year due to the pandemic. But some lawmakers and advocates say there’s an important COVID-19 connection to the legislation.
El Dorado Cafe Owner Says Eviction Notices Are Forcing Her To Violate State Order To Remain ClosedApril 30, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe owner of an 11-seat café in the small town of El Dorado says she has no outside seating, a mounting stack of bills, and now two eviction notices. She plans to open her doors to the public at 8 a.m. Friday.
Yolo County Permits Drive-In Religious Services, Construction And More Sports Under Extended COVID-19 OrderApril 30, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaThe new Yolo order will be in place until May 31.
State GovernmentAfter Reports Of Possible Statewide Action, Newsom Closes All Orange County BeachesApril 30, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom has criticized Southern California beachgoers for not practicing physical distancing, but local officials say the “vast majority” of beachgoers have been. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento’s New Budget Says It Can Balance Nearly $90 Million Shortfall Without Cuts Or LayoffsApril 30, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanCity officials recognize that the budget is fluid and could evolve as the pandemic continues to affect local businesses and residents.
EnvironmentCalifornia Electric Trucks Standard is First of its Kind; Pandemic Leads Trucking Industry to Question its ViabilityApril 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA new proposal could mean 300,000 zero-emission trucks on California’s roads by 2035. It’s being applauded by environmentalists, but some in the trucking industry want state leaders to relax climate standards due to the pandemic.
Calif. Governor Expected To Order Closure Of All Beaches And State ParksApril 30, 2020After large crowds cooled off along the shoreline last weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that type of behavior would put the state's progress battling the coronavirus in jeopardy.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDifference Between The Flu And COVID-19April 30, 2020Distinguishing between the flu and COVID-19, and why it matters. The State Superintendent also joins us on the possibility of an early start to the school year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Author Carolee Tran And Her New Memoir ‘The Gifts of Adversity’April 30, 2020Dr. Carolee Tran and her family escaped Vietnam in the ‘Fall of Saigon’ 45 years ago today. Tran wrote about it in her new memoir and sees parallels in life then, and now. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
