Sacramento Mayor Supports Drastic Measures To Reduce Homelessness
California is facing a major housing crisis. New shelters and apartments aren't being built fast enough. Sacramento mayor Darrell Steinberg is the co-chair of Governor Newsom's Commission on Homelessness. In recent months Steinberg has emerged at the most vocal supporter of what many call a right to shelter, which forces local governments to create more shelters and housing for the homeless or face penalties.
Guest: Darrell Steinberg, Mayor of Sacramento
Legal Cannabis Faces Higher Taxes
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration says it’s raising taxes on legal cannabis retailers. It’s the latest problem for an industry that is struggling to compete with the marijuana black market, where cannabis sellers don’t pay taxes.
Reporter: Danielle Chiriguayo, KCRW
McDonalds Settles Long-Standing Lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against McDonald’s by workers in California. The fast food giant was sued over systematic wage theft.
Reporter: Polly Stryker
Tijuana Residents Cope With Rolling Water Shutoffs During Severe Shortage
the border city of Tijuana is dealing dealing with a severe water shortage. For weeks residents of Tijuana have been experiencing periodic water shutoffs as they wait for an important reservoir to replenish.
Reporter: Max Rivlin-Nadler, KPBS