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LA's New Zero Bail Policy Sparks Backlash From Some In Community

Last month, Los Angeles County ended its money bail system for many crimes.  Now, most people who are arrested in the county for what’s classified as non-violent, non-serious misdemeanors and felonie…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Regulators Expected To Vote On PG&E's Proposed Rate Hike

California’s largest utility wants to bury thousands of miles of power lines to prevent them from causing wildfires. That’s after Pacific Gas and Electric’s equipment caused the Camp Fire that killed…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Some California Parents Critical Of New Mental Health Law For Low Income Teens

A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will make it easier for low-income teens to access mental health treatment. But some parents are protesting, saying it infringes on their rights as parents.

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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

10 Freeway Shutdown Causes Commuting Nightmare In Los Angeles

Officials say it was arson that caused an enormous fire that damaged a stretch of the I-10 Freeway near downtown L.A., shutting it down to traffic. The closure has made L.A.’s already terrible conges…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

The Story Behind California's Unemployment Crisis During The Pandemic

How did the state’s unemployment insurance program get conned out of billions of dollars by scammers, all while millions of Californians who had lost their jobs were stuck waiting for money they badl…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Advocates Call For Workers To Be Out Front And Center At APEC

The Biden administration promises a “worker-centered” trade policy that delivers shared prosperity for all Americans. But as San Francisco gets ready to host this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Coopera…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Actors' Strike Ends After Tentative Agreement Reached With Studios

After months of picketing, SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal to end the strike with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers. In a letter to its members, the union said the new…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Five Years Later, Many Camp Fire Survivors Still Struggling

Wednesday marks exactly five years since the Camp Fire killed 85 people and leveled Paradise. Three years ago, PG&E created the Fire Victim Trust to pay out settlements to fire survivors. But some sa…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Sacramento Shelter Faces Challenges Of Finding Permanent Housing For People

The city of Sacramento is among the many communities in California struggling to find answers for its growing homeless population. A shelter in the city serves hundreds of men and women, but is strug…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Weather Swings Create Harsh Obstacles for California's Unhoused Population

Earth’s hottest summer ever recorded is behind us. Now, California is headed into another potentially drenching winter… while some communities are still recovering from last year’s winter storms. As …

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago