California is warming up, which is increasing wildfire threat and the pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon. That’s prompted questions around how to evacuate and house people
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: If a natural disaster hits during the COVID-19 pandemic, evacuation shelters like this one in California would be dangerous. Agencies are planning for alternatives - Hector Mata / AP / via CapRadio)
Fire officials in California are preparing for wildfire season while COVID-19 cases continue to grow. It could be a crisis within a crisis and that’s what CalFire and the Forest Service are preparing for.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Time to do pregnancy checks, vaccinate and tag cattle on ranches across the state. The UC Cooperative Extension says some things should be done differently to minimize the spread of the coronavirus
Story by Bob Moffitt.
It’s an ‘unprecedented natural experiment.’ The stay-at-home order is reducing air pollution and offering clues in climate change fight.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: A freeway sign in Sacramento, Calif. on March 19, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
Governor Gavin Newsom announced more than 40 million dollars to support foster children and families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Story by Nicole Nixon
(Photo: Courtesy CalOES/via CapRadio)
California is joining Oregon and Washington to create a framework or reopening the West Coast economy.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
Experts say financial struggles and worries about public misconceptions when it comes to wearing face coverings could be leading to a greater spread of COVID-19 among communities of color.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
One person has died, and 34 others have tested positive for coronavirus at a nursing home in Woodland.
Story by CapRadio News
A public phone meeting/webinar attempted by the California Fish and Game Commission to host an emergency meeting had so many calls that commissioners couldn't get through.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio)
California’s "stay at home" orders are working to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is monitoring nearly 200 nursing homes that have had staff or patients test positive for the virus.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
For the first time since July oil and gas regulators have approved permits for fracking in California. That alarms some environmental and health advocates, but the oil industry says this is helping as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: Eric Kounce / Public domain)
Communities of color in California do not appear to be disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus, like in some other states.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
In his January budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom included roughly $80 million to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors. He’s now reconsidering that idea in light of COVID-19.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
California’s employment agency says independent contractors should not apply for jobless benefits yet. That’s because it still hasn’t built the program needed to funnel federal money to these workers nearly 2 weeks after the CARES Act was signed.
Story by Chris Nichols.
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