Grief, Outrage Over George Floyd Spreads Further
May 31, 2020
Officials in Minneapolis promised a stronger response to protests over the death of George Floyd as police and demonstrators across the nation continue to clash.
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‘Counties Decide’: Local Governments In Driver’s Seat As California Businesses Reopen, Newsom Says
May 29, 2020 | Nick Miller
“We put out the guide, the counties decide when,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said of modifying the state’s stay-at-home order.
A Look At Salon, Barbershop Reopenings In California
May 27, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that hair salons and barbershops can reopen with modifications. We talk with the owners of a local hair salon and a lobbyist who took legal action against the state.
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Hair Salons, Barber Shops Can Reopen In Most California Counties
May 26, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that haircuts can resume on Tuesday. A lawyer for California’s beauty industry says the timing wasn’t a coincidence.
Latest In COVID-19, Easing Stay-At-Home Orders In California
May 26, 2020
POLITICO reporter Carla Marinucci joins the show with the latest in the coronavirus pandemic in California and around the country.
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Deloitte Gets No-Bid Contract To Improve California’s Unemployment System Despite Criticism Over Previous Work
May 22, 2020 | Scott Rodd
In 2010, the company was tasked with overhauling the state’s unemployment system. The project ballooned to $110 million, and software hiccups delayed hundreds of thousands of claims.
Newsom Says Restrictions On Churches Could Be Loosened
May 22, 2020
The move comes after President Trump deemed houses of worship essential, and ordered states to let them reopen this weekend. Newsom declined to comment on pressures from the federal government to loosen the state order.
Details Remain Scant On Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plan To Spend $750 Million On Hotels For Homeless Residents
May 21, 2020 | Scott Rodd
The state wants to use federal funds tied to coronavirus relief to purchase the properties. The money must be spent by the end of the year.
Letter: 1,200 California Religious Leaders Say They Will Reopen May 31
May 21, 2020 | Kris Vera-Phillips
In direct opposition to California’s stay-at-home order, religious leaders signed a so-called “declaration of essentiality” — a letter that announces their plans to reopen while observing social distance guidelines.
Balancing The State Budget, Deficit Challenges
May 21, 2020
State lawmakers have less than a month to resolve the $54 billion deficit and pass a balanced budget. We talk about the process with CapRadio reporter Scott Rodd.
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