Retirees and students can now join the ranks of those fighting coronavirus, part of an initiative unveiled Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. And I talk with Dave Gaylord of MatterHackers on the company’s efforts to connect health professionals in need of eq…
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In California: Unemployment claims spike. Good thing Tesla stayed open
Unemployment claims spike, Gov. Gavin Newsom tells the National Guard to get ready and the biggest mall owner is closing all stores. Plus, some Amazon workers get a single wipe to clean their delivery vans as Tesla deems its vehicle production an essen…
In California: A national emergency and a deal reached on sick pay + other assistance
President Trump declares a national emergency as thousands of schools close across California and the country. And a new USA Today analysis shows no state is prepared for what could be six needy patients for every one hospital bed. That’s under the bes…
In California: Closed, canceled and possible state takeovers in a time of coronavirus
Disneyland, March Madness, NHL, NBA: canceled. And Gov. Gavin Newsom follows up a public health directive that events over 250 people should be canceled or postponed with an executive order that allows the state to take over private assets for coronavi…
In California: A pandemic declared; DEA agents try to take down violent drug cartel
The coronavirus is officially a pandemic as the U.S. death toll rises to 31 — four of them in California. And early morning DEA raids across the country lead to the arrest of 250 people, including one in Los Angeles, believed to be linked to a powerful…
In California: DMV sued over censorship; Coachella, Stagecoach latest cancellations
A Californian sends a dispatch from a cruise ship set to return on Friday. But will she be allowed off? And amid coronavirus concerns, Coachella and Stagecoach are canceled – find out about getting a refund. Plus, residents sue the DMV for censoring th…
In California: Collecting 20 million records on government pay, an agency at a time
And an owl flies off into the world, recovered from injuries sustained in a fire. Also, six months after deadly boat fire — what caused it? Plus: I talk with Robert Fellner, the executive director of Transparent California, which has gathered millions …
In California: Guinness certifies the longest-ever wheelie and Joaquin saves a calf
Also, the state is again suing the Trump administration after the president signs new regulations to get more water to farmers (it had been going to fish). And see the role two Berkeley economists are playing in the fight over taxing the wealthiest amo…
In California: A Trump visit, a profiteering slumlord and a trusting tiger
President Trump arrives in the Golden State to talk Olympics and raise money. A Bengal tiger that went viral on social media flourishes with love. And I talk with KPCC/LAist reporter Aaron Mendelson, who spent nearly a year researching a landlord getti…
In California: Art Laboe talks radio; candidates weigh in on Native American issues
On Valentine’s Day, take a trip down memory lane with DJ Art Laboe. Plus: Democratic presidential contenders weigh in on Native American issues. And this might be a good time to get your dog vaccinated.