Californians broadly support the Black Lives Matter movement, a range of police reforms and — despite the desire for changes — their own local police departments by wide margins, according to a new pair of UC Berkeley polls.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Protesters demonstrating against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police take a knee near the east steps of the California state Capitol as police stand on June 3, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
A new UC Berkeley study estimates 20 thousand essential workers in California could have avoided contracted coronavirus… if the state had stockpiled protective equipment or PPE before the pandemic.
Story by Scott Rodd.
A coalition – that includes the Environmental Defense Fund, California and eight other states – is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to force it to implement rules for air pollution from landfills.
Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service
If the Democratic presidential ticket wins in November, Governor Gavin Newsom would be responsible for appointing someone to fill Senator Kamala Harris’ seat.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., takes the stage at a campaign stop at Keene State College in Keene, N.H., in April 2019 - Brian Snyder / Reuters / via CapRadio)
COVID-19 forces major changes to prison education programs.
Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service.
As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was considered cautious and rarely spoke out-of-line with law enforcement culture. Now, she’s positioned herself as a criminal justice reformer. What kept her so careful as AG? We ask legal experts.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. shake hands, Sept. 12, 2019, after a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by ABC at Texas Southern University in Houston - AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
As the legislature’s August 31 end-of-session deadline looms, Gov. Gavin Newsom floated a handful of economic recovery ideas during a Wednesday coronavirus press conference.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
For the first time ever Air B-n-B says it's taking action against a guest for throwing an illegal party.
Story by Nick Miller.
Senator Kamala Harris' career as a district attorney and California's Attorney General is sure to get renewed attention now that Joe Biden has selected her as his running mate.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., waves during a presidential forum at the California Democratic Party's convention Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Long Beach, Calif. - Chris Carlson / AP Photo)
Following a summer surge and data reporting issues, California plans to boost contact tracing efforts to control outbreaks in hotspot areas.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
The federal government allocated billions of dollars to California counties to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic. How was that money spent?
Story by Scott Rodd.
California lawmakers have until the end of August to finish the people’s business and pass legislation. Senate and Assembly leaders asked members to narrow down their legislative priorities to the most essential items.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: CarbonNYC / Flickr)
President Donald Trump opened the gate for a $400 weekly unemployment boost, but Governor Gavin Newsom says California wouldn't be able to afford the required 25% buy-in from states.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
Dr. Sonia Angell's departure comes days after technical glitches caused a substantial undercount in statewide COVID-19 cases.
Story by Scott Rodd.
Public health experts say getting a flu shot this fall could prevent a surge of influenza cases on top of COVID-19 this winter.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
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