Experts say low-income people will be hit the hardest when the weekly $600 unemployment benefits run dry this week. California lawmakers are exploring options to fill the gap, but will it be enough?

Story by Nicole Nixon.

(Photo: The Employment Development Department office in downtown Sacramento - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)

California lawmakers once again grilled leaders from the Employment Development Department over its handling unemployment claims during the pandemic. Legislators say there’s a backlog of about 1 million applicants seeking benefits.

Story by Scott Rodd.

Schools in most counties are starting the year with distance learning, as coronavirus cases continue to rise across California. That's exposing the state's deep 'digital divide.’

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: One of the challenges to remote learning has been ensuring all students have laptops - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)

Congress passed perhaps one of the largest conservation bills since World War II last week. It could expand natural areas, preserve habitat, and help cities buy land for parks.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

Lawmakers have just over a month to get through nearly 700 bills. They’ll consider proposals to halt evictions during the pandemic, impose stricter stay at home orders, and end mandatory prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders.

Story by Scott Rodd.

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A widely-shared Facebook posts suggests the U.S. Supreme Court struck down voting by mail nationwide. That's just plain False, PolitiFact California found.

Story by Chris Nichols.

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California sets daily record for COVID-19 deaths again.

Story by Steve Milne.

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Groups press Senate to pass public-lands bill in defense package.

Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service