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The governor’s comments come after the California Teachers Association demanded its teachers and members get the vaccine before students return to classrooms.

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State Government

California Lawmakers Will Decide Whether Candidates For Sheriff Need Law Enforcement Background

January 29, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Under current law, candidates must be certified by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or have experience and education in law enforcement.

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California State Of Mind | Episode 11

Has Gavin Newsom Made the Grade as Governor of the Golden State?

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.

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State Government

California Extends Eviction Moratorium Through June

January 29, 2021

With the state’s eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of January, California lawmakers passed two bills extending it through June.

Noah Berger / AP Photo / Courtesy of Parker Richardson / Rich Pedroncelli / AP / File / Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Environment

Here’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Take Action On Climate Change

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.

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Health Care

As California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are Concerned

January 28, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Californians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday that priority will now be determined primarily by a person's age.

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State Government

Technical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream of High-Tech Government on Hold

January 28, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Whether it be updating decades-old computer systems or building them from scratch, Newsom has had successes and failures dragging state government into the 21st century.

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State Government

Newsom Promised To Tackle California’s Homelessness Crisis Head-On. Has He Delivered?

January 27, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Advocates for the homeless say Newsom deserves credit for his early actions as governor, but he needs to do much more to address the scale of the problem.

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State Government

Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26

January 26, 2021

Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.

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Environment

Environment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your Moment

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.

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