California's aid for undocumented immigrants opened today. Call lines and websites to apply for aid were immediately flooded with requests, advocates say the money is too little, too late.
Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan
(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio)
Newsom's revised budget proposes a new strategy to address homelessness: Use federal funds tied to coronavirus to purchase hotels, which could be transitioned into permanent housing options.
Story by Scott Rodd.
Hospitals continue to call for financial help after losing revenue due to COVID-19. The federal government did give hospitals and clinics $5.3 billion dollars, but the California Hospital Association says it’s not enough.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
The state could begin allowing pro sports to resume as soon as next month. But games would be missing a key component: the fans.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
Nearly half of all California businesses are minority-owned, and many of them own businesses in the personal care industry which is now suffering.
Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan
(Photo: An employee at Exquisite U hair salon in Sacramento, Calif. braids the hair of a customer - Kathleen Ronayne / AP file Photo, 2019)
California’s proposed budget update has cuts and reductions across environmental sectors including climate resilience programs to state parks. But one agency was largely spared from those cuts.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: Bob Moffitt – CapRadio)
Lawmakers from both parties offer reaction to Newsom's May revised budget.
Story by Scott Rodd.
ABC wants to step up enforcement against California restaurants opening too quickly.
Story by Scott Rodd.
Governor Gavin Newsom is set to unveil a revised budget proposal Thursday, and state lawmakers are bracing for steep spending cuts.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom, file - Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo)
Gov. Newsom is proposing extra funds for wildfire prevention and preparedness. That’s because he says the number of wildfires in California is up roughly 60% so far this year.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to wipe out 10-years of growth in California's tourism industry.
Story by Steve Milne.
CSU has announced its 23 campuses will continue holding classes virtually for the Fall 2020 semester.
Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan.
Two counties so far have been given the go-ahead for phase two of economic recovery/re-opening of businesses. Restaurant owners have 11 pages of new guidelines to consider.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
(Photo: Stephanie Stoehr takes a call for a takeout order at the Dancing Tomato Caffe, in Yuba City, Calif., Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo / via CapRadio)
In order to increase California coronavirus testing capacity, Governor Newsom announced pharmacies can now test people for COVID-19.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
A grassroots Facebook group is helping thousands of Californians navigate the state’s complex and confusing employment benefits system.
Story by Chris Nichols.
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