California Update for Monday, January 11, 2021

CHP cap protectIs California's State Capitol safe from rioters? A retired officer and current criminal justice professor says he has confidence in the California Highway Patrol, which protects the state Capitol.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: CHP officers guard the Capitol steps during a demonstration on Friday, May 1, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio).

Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed record $227 billion budget focuses on pandemic relief, reopening schools for young kids, and speeding up the vaccination process.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Governor Newsom’s proposed budget also includes funding to adapt to climate change and prevent wildfires.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

 

 

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  • January 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 including the State Capitol this weekend. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: A temporary fence surrounds the California State Capitol Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 -…
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    January 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. Story by Nicole Nixon. (Photo: Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif. - AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) California says seniors over age 65 are now eligible for…
  • January 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 arrests. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: Pro-Trump demonstrators march near the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio). California experienced…
  • January 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 – Reuters/via NPR) As pro-Trump protests took place at state Capitols around the country, the California Highway Patrol said its officers were…
  • January 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 Congressman, say they plan to object to Joe Biden’s victory. Story by Nicole Nixon. (Photo: Mike Garcia won a special election in May of 2020 to…
  • January 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 to get small businesses more pandemic aid on Friday Story by Mike Haggerty. (Photo: Jose M. Osorio - AP) State prosecutors will begin investigating…
  • 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 31, 2020

    California Update for Friday, January 1, 2021

    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…
  • 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…
  • Dec 28, 2020

    California Update for Monday, December 28, 2020

    California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakayue is ordering the expedited use of retired judges to help clear a huge backlog of criminal…
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    Dec 25, 2020

    California State Leaders Want to Restrict Police Use Of Projectiles During Protests - December 28, 2020

    Projectile weapons have injured protesters -- sometimes permanently -- across CA this year, often during racial justice protests, and even at…
  • Dec 24, 2020

    California Update for Friday, December 25, 2020

    During the holiday season, many people make charitable contributions – but there's another way to help the community recover from COVID-19 without…
  • Dec 24, 2020

    California Update for Thursday, December 24, 2020

    Advocacy groups around the state honored hundreds of homeless Californians who died in 2020 during events on National Homeless Memorial Day. Story by…
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    Dec 23, 2020

    California State Leaders Want to Restrict Police Use Of Projectiles During Protests - December 23, 2020

    Projectile weapons have injured protesters -- sometimes permanently -- across CA this year, often during racial justice protests, and even at…
  • Dec 21, 2020

    California Update for Tuesday, December 22, 2020

    Congress has approved a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. Governor Gavin Newsom estimates a little more than $50 billion of it will directly…
  • Dec 21, 2020

    California Update for Monday, December 21, 2020

    California is one of many states that will get 40 percent fewer doses of the Pfizer vaccine than planned. Governor Gavin Newsom called the…

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