California Update for Friday, January 1, 2021

dental exam gen Workers in California dental offices say they had to push the state to put them in the first phase of vaccine distribution, and some dentists still don’t think they’re getting fair treatment.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

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California nurse midwives will be able to practice more independently in 2021. Advocates say the change could help ease the obstetrician shortage in rural areas, and reduce high rates of Black maternal and infant mortality.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

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January 26, 2021

California Update for Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Health experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance. Story by Sammy Caiola. (Photo: Kate Burkhalter arranges products at a store in Midtown Sacramento Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021 -…
January 25, 2021

California Update for Monday, January 25, 2021

Californians have accumulated as up much as $1 billion in unpaid water bills since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the State Water Resources Control Board. Story by Nina Sparling. (Photo: Nicolas Comte / Unsplash) President Joe Biden has extended a national eviction…
January 22, 2021

California Update for Friday, January 22, 2021

President Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to help curb climate change, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and asking his government to start work immediately on confronting the crisis. But his orders also challenge California to do better. Story by Ezra David Romero. (Photo:…
January 21, 2021

California Update for Thursday, January 21, 2021

Joe Biden is reversing key environmental policies that affect California. The new president is implementing an executive order that would reverse Trump administration policies that prevented California from easily pursuing a cap on vehicle emissions which are a major cause of greenhouse gases.…
January 20, 2021

California Update for Wednesday, January 20, 2021

California auditor says the state shortchanged small counties with covid-19 funds. Counties with more than 500,000 residents received nearly twice the state and federal relief funding per person, compared to the 42 counties with fewer than a half-million residents. Story by Ed Fletcher. (Photo:…
January 19, 2021

California Update for Tuesday, January 19, 2021

California health officials are asking health care providers to suspend use of one coronavirus vaccine batch because of a possible allergic reaction. Story by Nick Miller. (Photo: Justin Tallis / Pool/Getty Images) Vice President-elect Kamala Harris resigned her senate seat Monday morning. This…
Jan 18, 2021

California Update for Monday, January 18, 2021

Things remained quiet at California’s Capitol over the weekend...despite the FBI warning of possible armed protests. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo:…
Jan 15, 2021

California Update for Friday, January 15, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying one thousand members of the California National Guard to protect critical infrastructure around the state…
Jan 14, 2021

California Update for Thursday, January 14, 2021

California Congressman David Valadao was one of the ten Republicans who crossed party lines and voted to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday.…
Jan 11, 2021

California Update for Monday, January 11, 2021

Is California's State Capitol safe from rioters? A retired officer and current criminal justice professor says he has confidence in the California…
Jan 08, 2021

California Update for Friday, January 8, 2021

As rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C, the scene outside of California’s Capitol was tame by comparison, though still some…
Jan 07, 2021

California Update for Thursday, January 7, 2021

California state and federal lawmakers are reacting to pro-Trump extremists storming the U.S. Capitol. Story by Nicole Nixon. (Photo by Mike Theiler…
Jan 06, 2021

California Update for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Congress will meet in a joint session on Wednesday to count the nation’s electoral college votes. Dozens of Republicans, including one California…
Jan 04, 2021

California Update for Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom says steps are being taken to accelerate the rate COVID-19 vaccinations are given. He also says he'll release details of a plan…
Jan 04, 2021

California Update for Monday, January 4, 2021

A new law requires employers to notify workers of potential COVID-19 exposures in the workplace. Story by Nicole Nixon. (Photo: Courtesy of CapRadio)…
Dec 30, 2020

California Update for Thursday, December 31, 2020

Climate change has been top-of-mind for many people in 2020. The City of Stockton recently made headway to tackle warming temperatures with a new…
Dec 30, 2020

California Update for Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Stay at home orders have been extended in the state’s San Joaquin Valley and in Southern California regions. Story by Pauline Bartolone. (Photo: In…
Dec 29, 2020

California Update for Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Residents and staff members at nursing homes across California will be receiving immunizations against COVID-19 starting this week. Story by Pauline…

NorCal News

February 06, 2021

Sonoma County Extends Stay-At-Home Order

State public health officials have extended a Stay-Home Order for the 11-county Bay Area region, including Sonoma County. The move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and ICU capacity for the larger Bay Area region remains below 15%. The order will remain in effect until the state’s four-week…
January 21, 2021

County Strategizes Reopening Schools

Covid-19 is rampant in Sonoma County and spreading faster than ever, which means kids are still stuck at home. While vaccines are being rolled out, the question about when kids will be able to go back to school is still up in the air. KRCB’s Tessa Paoli has more. The county offered no new…
January 13, 2021

PBS Employee Makes Controversial Statements on Hidden Camera

Julian Wyllie of CURRENT news reports in a story entitled "PBS Distances Itself from Former Staff Attorney Ensnared in Project Veritas Sting," that Project Veritas, a group founded by conservative activist James O’Keefe, has released a video of a former PBS attorney disparaging supporters of…
December 06, 2020

Understanding the New Regional Stay-At-Home Orders

Regional Stay Home Orders will go into effect within 24 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability, and prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes most businesses and services except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all…
November 20, 2020

Radio Special: Democracy In Santa Rosa's First District

In 2020, for the first time, residents of Southwest Santa Rosa voted for a city council member to represent their community. The election gave more power to historically disenfranchised neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. How will decades of inequity be addressed after the election? This special, produced…
November 11, 2020

Rohnert Park Welcomes Three New Council Members

Rohnert Park has three new city council members. The wins also mean there will be more diversity on what was formerly an all-white council. One of the newcomers is Jackie Elward who won against long-time council member Jake Mackenzie. KRCB News Director Adia White recently spoke with Elward first…
Nov 09, 2020

‘She’s From Oakland!’ Photos Capture Bay Area Celebrations of Biden-Harris Win

By Anne Wernikoff November 8, 2020 In the corner of California where Vice President-elect Kamala Harris grew up and launched her political career,…
Nov 05, 2020

California Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — Again

By James Bikales November 5, 2020 As this year’s historic wildfire season winds down, Californians living in fire-prone territory got temporary…
Nov 02, 2020

Slated For Deception? Beware of All Those Glossy Mailers Telling You How to Vote

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 Amid the torrent of laminated campaign ads churning through the postal system this season, the…
Oct 21, 2020

Election 2020: Results, Voter Guides and More

By NorCal News Staff Looking for election results? We've put together key resources to help you find the information you need past election night.…
Oct 16, 2020

Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Hosts City Council Candidate Forum

NorCal News Team Oct. 16, 2020 At the end of September, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber hosted a forum with city council candidates from districts 1, 3,…
Oct 13, 2020

Annual State of the Latino Community Covers Gaps in Home Ownership

Sonoma County leadership organization, Los Cien, hosts an annual forum on the state of the Latino community. The topic this year was "Re-imagining…
Oct 02, 2020

SCHOOL CLOSURES for Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2, 2020…

The following school districts are confirmed to be closed through Friday, October 2, due to fire threat and evacuation: Bennett Valley Union School…
Oct 01, 2020

Photojournalist Describes Monday Night's Firefight

Firefighters, law enforcement and others working to evacuate residents were all on the scene as the Glass fire made a fast run toward the city of…
Sep 30, 2020

Evacuation Orders Lifted for Some Santa Rosa Neighborhoods

Cal Fire announced Tuesday at 3:15 pm, evacuation orders are lifted for the following areas in Santa Rosa: All of Summerfield All of Spring Lake…
Sep 29, 2020

Sonoma County Learns From Past Botched Care Home Evacuations

Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane has led the outreach effort to ensure that residents are getting the mental health support they need. She’s…

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