The generation of power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but California might miss out on the early opportunities from this initiative.
Story by Ed Fletcher.
(Photo: Three of Deepwater Wind's turbines stand off Block Island, R.I., in 2016. The Biden administration is pushing for a sharp increase in offshore wind energy development along the East Coast - Michael Dwyer / AP).
A state audit says the California Department of Public Health’s pandemic spending has had mixed results. While the department has exceeded its testing expectations, it’s struggled in other areas. The number of trained contact tracers remains well below the state’s original target.
Story by Scott Rodd.
California Sen. Alex Padilla recently claimed that in a majority of states, Americans can obtain a rifle quicker and easier than they can vote. PolitiFact California fact-checked that claim in this week’s Can You Handle the Truth? segment.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on March 3, 2021 – AP)
COVID-19 Vaccinations are ramping up nationwide and nearly every day, more people become eligible. But FEMA is set to pull out of two mass vaccination sites in California because the state didn’t ask the federal agency to stay.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
After success in Stockton, two bay area communities to launch basic income pilots. Oakland’s pilot will give low-income families of color $500 a month. And nearby Marin County recently approved a program to give low-income mothers of color $1,000 per month.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: Michael Tubbs, at the time the mayor of Stockton, Calif., speaks during a 2019 interview - Rich Pedroncelli/AP).
Newly appointed Attorney General Rob Bonta is the first Filipino-American to hold this position. AAPI leaders hope he can bring change in how law enforcement handles hate incidents.
Story by Sara Mizes-Tan.
California's State Department of Justice is withholding gun violence data from researchers at U.C.Davis’ California Firearm Violence Research Center to protect privacy rights. Center Director Garen Wintemute says that doesn't make sense.
Story by Steve Milne.
Conservation groups are asking California anglers to watch out for sea otters, as boaters and sport fishermen are eager to get out on the water this coming weekend, which is the start of the salmon-fishing season.
Story by Suzanne Potter.
More and more Central Valley farmers are working to revive populations of bees and other pollinators, using a state program and the expertise of nonprofits.
Story by Suzanne Potter.
(Photo: California farmers are starting to use native plants as hedgerows to attract more bees and other beneficial insects - Michael Serrano).
Farmers south of the San Joaquin Delta are facing dry times with their water supplies frozen amid a worsening drought.
Story by Richard Ibarra.
(Photo: The Central Valley Project - Courtesy of Department of Water Resources)
California is expanding vaccine eligibility as it expects supply to increase in the coming weeks. Starting next Thursday, people 50 and older can sign up for an appointment. On April 15th, anyone 16 and older will be eligible.
Story by Scott Rodd.
The endangered California Condor is about to make a comeback in Northern California.
Story by Steve Milne.
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