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The state sues the U.S. EPA after it gives industries leeway to self-monitor their pollution. And a bar owner can write “Hang a politician” on his roof. Plus: I talk to UC San Diego music professor Anthony Davis, who won the Pulitzer Prize in Music for…
Hold on, water bound for Central Valley: You’re not going anywhere just yet. And restaurants in two counties get ready to seat diners. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Telsa must shut down, Alameda County orders, but that isn’t stopping the billionaire from requ…
Stores started reopening Friday, either too early or not fast enough. And a million U.S. citizens may not get federal stimulus money because of a clause in the law. Plus, I talked to one of our NorCal partners about the work it’s been doing at a time t…
Gov. Gavin Newsom offers additional protections for essential workers who got the coronavirus while working. Those not working are finding it increasingly difficult to stay afloat. And a court says yes, the state can block religious gatherings to prote…
Gavin Newsom says Yuba and Sutter counties are putting employees and residents at risk. In other news, the state sues Uber and Lyft for failing to comply with new gig worker rules. And the high court hears a case on ‘pension spiking.’
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Welp, the time has come for some businesses to open in the Golden State. And Patagonia sticks to its mission of reducing and reusing, even when it comes to masks. Plus, don’t miss some highlights from today’s Pulitzer Prize winners.
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Restaurant and hotel workers will head back to work to bring seniors food as part of a new partnership unveiled Friday. And what happens as parts of California reopen and others don’t? Plus, I talk to one of our partner newsrooms about how they’re cont…
It’s been the deadliest day yet for the coronavirus in the Golden State, but there are signs of optimism. And as a heatwave makes its way to parts of the state, authorities gear up to enforce social distancing. Plus, don’t-miss stories that remind us f…
Figuring out how many people have been exposed to the coronavirus is inextricably linked to when the state reopens. And another guilty plea in the “Varsity Blues” scandal brings the total so far to 33. Plus, don’t miss animals enjoying city adventures …
Giving back just got easier, after the state unveils a new web site aimed at connecting willing volunteers with badly needed help. And small businesses get more financial aid, after the fund quickly depleted. Plus, I talk to the head of the state parks…