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Monday, November 8, 2021

Covered California open enrollment | New redistricting maps | State Auditor's retirement | Author of 'Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes'

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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2015 file photo Laura San Nicolas, right, and her daughter Geena, wait to meet with an enrollment counselor to sign up for health insurance at Sacramento Covered in Sacramento, Calif.

Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo

Covered California's open enrollment. The latest redistricting maps and changes to congressional districts. The retirement of California's State Auditor. Finally, the new book "Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes," following the 2018 Camp Fire.

Today's Guests

Peter Lee, Executive Director with Covered California, discusses open enrollment and leaving after starting the health benefit exchange 10 years ago.
Paul Mitchell, with Redistricting Partners, discusses the latest redistricting maps and the changes to congressional districts in California.
CalMatters Political Columnist Dan Walters discusses the retirement of State Auditor Elaine Howle, her legacy, and the importance of the independent role of the state agency as it awaits a successor.
LA Times Columnist Bill Plaschke on his new book "Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes," about the Paradise High School Bobcats football season following the 2018 Camp Fire.

Older

Vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds | Latest EDD pandemic fraud totals reach $20B | Navigating unemployment challenges | Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’

Newer

The state’s vaccine rollout for 5-11-year-olds | California’s visit to the 2021 UN Climate Summit | The West Coast debut of ‘The Colour of Music Festival’

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