California State Of MindEpisode 11
January 29, 2021
How has Governor Newsom done during his first two years in office? We’ll get a midterm report card from CapRadio reporters. Also, a look at equity in California’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout as a new system is unveiled.
January 29, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
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 other efforts.
January 26, 2021 | Drew Sandsor | Megan Manata
An atmospheric river weather system is hitting Northern California, bringing the threat of downpours that could unleash flash flooding and destructive debris flows from wildfire burn scars.
January 26, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
Environmental advocates and experts are giving mixed reviews on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s two years in office. They say he’s made some progress on climate change, but now is his time to take bold action.
January 22, 2021 | Nina Sparling
California has a big water debt problem — and it’s having a disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx households.
January 21, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
President Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to help curb climate change. But his orders also challenge California — one of the country’s leaders on climate action — to do better.
January 21, 2021 | Megan Manata
Public transportation like buses, subways and light rail aren’t the only travel methods affected by the pandemic — California’s High-Speed Rail construction has also been slowed down. But the project's director says that could be speeding up soon.
January 15, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
California lawmakers are dreaming up big ideas to prevent future wildfires from devastating communities. Bills this session explore banning development in high fire severity zones, making utilities more accountable and a bond for wildfire prevention.
January 11, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
The new proposed state budget includes billions to curb climate change and prevent wildfires. As the legislature considers the budget the Legislative Analyst's Office is asking lawmakers to consider ways to make one-time funds have lasting impact.
January 7, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
California experienced record high temperatures and extremely dry conditions this fall. That same weather pattern is sticking around this winter.
