Californians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from health officials that priority will now be determined by age group.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: California Army National Guard Medic Jenny Rafailov prepares syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, Jan, 21, 2021 while nurse Katherine Ambrose watches. Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
Most of California’s public-school students have been in distance learning for nearly a full year, and there are still no concrete plans to reopen schools.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
After a rough legislative session last year, California lawmakers are dreaming of ways to adapt to or prevent the climate crisis. Bills this session explore corporate accountability, funds for sea-level rise adaptation, and billions for prevention.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Many of California’s struggling renters will be protected from eviction for another five months after lawmakers voted Thursday to extend the state’s moratorium.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Galen Mancino, left, and Betsy Kinsey, hold up banners during a housing justice demonstration in the Adams Point neighborhood of Oakland on Dec. 5, 2020 - Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters).
When it comes to helping people kick-the-habit, California's performance is only satisfactory.
Story by Steve Milne.
A state audit shows EDD has known about major internal deficiencies for nearly a decade
Story by Mike Haggerty.
(Photo: Courtesy of the EDD)
The American Lung Association releases its annual State of Tobacco report card Wednesday.
Story by Steve Milne.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg vented at last night's city council meeting after learning that homeless warming centers weren't being opened
Story by Steve Milne.
California officials explained how the state came to the surprising decision of lifting stay-at-home orders in all 58 counties but also said don't get comfortable as counties exit shutdown.
Story by Kris Hooks.
(Photo: A beauty salon employee works on a customer's nails from under a plexiglass shield outside Pampered Hands nail salon on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Los Angeles - Ashley Landis / AP Images).
Advocates for immigrants’ rights renewed their call Tuesday for Medi-Cal - the state's healthcare program for low-income people - to be available for all Californians, regardless of immigration status.
Story by Steve Milne.
Soil experts warn that mudslides are possible this week in parts of Northern California scarred by recent wildfires.
Story by Steve Milne.
Health experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Kate Burkhalter arranges products at a store in Midtown Sacramento Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio).
California has lifted its statewide stay-at-home order, returning all 58 counties to the old color-coded Coronavirus tier system which is based on data from individual counties.
Story by Mike Heggerty.
As the coronavirus spreads from person to person, it slowly mutates. That may sound scary...but it’s actually a useful breadcrumb trail for epidemiologists.
Story by Scott Rodd.
At least one lawmaker representing California’s rural North state is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to better communicate with counties about when they can expect more vaccine doses to arrive.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
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