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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails

June 11, 2021 | Chris Nichols

News outlets published some of Fauci’s emails after the federal government released them through a Freedom of Information Act request.

California State Of Mind | Episode 28

CA’s Grand Re-Opening Remains Rife with Confusion; Making Sense of a $100 Billion Surplus

June 11, 2021

What would you do with 100 billion dollars? California has an unprecedented budget surplus. We’ll hear where the money came from. Plus, as the grand re-opening of the state approaches, we explore what that really means for residents.

The Wait Continues For Sacramento’s Year-Round Emergency Shelters To Help Protect Homeless Residents

June 10, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Despite repeated calls for action and the deaths of several unhoused people last winter, the city has yet to open year-round emergency cooling or warming centers.

Summer Camp Will Be Different This Year, And Not Just Because of COVID-19

June 10, 2021 | Randol White

Leaders in California’s summer camp industry say that in addition to COVID-19, racial justice movements of the past year could lead to a revamping of current camp culture.

Environment

‘You Can Just Smell It’: Air Quality Monitors To Be Installed In Oak Park, North Sacramento

June 10, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead to negative health impacts like higher rates of asthma and chronic lung issues.

With Sacramento County Order Protecting Homeless Camps Expiring, Advocates Call For More Help

June 9, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Homeless encampments have largely been able to remain in place during the COVID-19 pandemic under a special public health order. When it expires June 15, unhoused individuals are worried they’ll lose access to services.

Tribal Governments Excluded From Nevada Mining Tax Deal, Advocates Say

June 9, 2021 | Bert Johnson

Native Americans say they were left out of negotiations that led to a new tax on gold and silver mining — and the revenue it generates — from their own ancestral lands.

State Government

Newsom Defends Keeping California's COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Past June 15 Reopening

June 8, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

A state of emergency allows governments to suspend normal operations to get through a crisis. Republican lawmakers want to know how long that’s going to last.

Inside The California Organization Tracking Anti-Asian Hate Incidents

June 8, 2021

Stop AAPI Hate, a California-based coalition, has recorded nearly 7,000 hate incidents involving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Will California Public Schools Continue Free Lunches For All?

June 8, 2021

Legislators want to spend $650 million a year to continue a pandemic program for free meals for all California public school students. The proposal will be decided in budget talks this week.

PolitiFact California

Kamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During Pandemic

June 7, 2021 | Chris Nichols

A survey by the Small Business Roundtable and data tracked by Harvard University support Harris’ statement.

Health Care

‘Food Hubs’ In Sacramento’s Low Income Neighborhoods Could Combat Hunger, Support Entrepreneurs

June 7, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

The city of Sacramento is partnering with nonprofits on a federally funded project that could bring community kitchens, retail spaces and cafes to neighborhoods outside the downtown area.

California Approves A Pilot Program For Driverless Rides

June 6, 2021

California is allowing the company Cruise to offer free rides to passengers in its driverless cars — without safety drivers on board.

Environment

California’s Reservoirs Face Dangerously Low Levels

June 5, 2021 | Steve Milne

Experts say the current drought is hotter and drier than previous ones, meaning water is evaporating faster.

State Government

Advocacy Groups Gather At Capitol To Protest Deportation Of Vietnamese Refugee

June 4, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

Lam Hong Le’s case is one example of the ways that undocumented immigrants in sanctuary state California continue to face double punishment — detention and deportation after serving time in prison.

Nevada Democrats Make Vote-By-Mail Permanent, Expand Automatic Voter Registration In Final Days Of Session

June 4, 2021 | Bert Johnson

Nevada Democrats passed sweeping election reforms during this year’s legislative session, which wrapped up at midnight on Memorial Day.

Hey, Listen!

I Am Strikes On Embracing Yourself

June 4, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew Garcia

Modern Music Director Nick Brunner spoke with I Am Strikes (aka Kelly Rosenthal) to talk about her musical inclinations as a child learning songs on a one-string ukulele, and why being yourself as an artist and a person is so important.

Jazz

Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino Shines Bright with 'Firefly'

June 4, 2021 | Andrew Mills

Alexa Tarantino is a shining star saxophonist and composer at the forefront of today’s exciting jazz scene. She spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on recording an album through a pandemic, learning a new language, and more.

Business

California Extends Outdoor Dining, To-Go Drinks Through Dec. 31

June 3, 2021

Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions on June 15, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain in many California cities. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced pandemic extensions through Dec. 31.