For California Latinos, COVID Testing Resources Remain Scarce

California, Other States Join FTC in Alleging Facebook Illegally Quashed Competition

After an 18 month investigation, state and federal regulators called for Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp to be unwound.

Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED

Latinos Still Account for a Disproportionate Number of COVID-19 Deaths

Latinos are almost 40% of California’s population but they make up nearly 60% of the state’s cases of COVID-19, and half of the deaths. A new survey shows Latinos are more concerned than any other group about how the pandemic is affecting them.

Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED

Latino Activists Fear COVID Testing Resources Aren’t Enough

Nine months into the pandemic, COVID testing remains top of mind for Latino activists in the Bay Area. In July, we took you to a pop-up testing site set up by the Latino Task Force in San Francisco’s Mission District. Since then, they've been able to expand testing, but outcomes are still frustrating.

Guest: Jon Jacobo, Health Chair, Latino Task Force

Low Census Response in Central L.A. Has Local Leaders Worried

The 34th congressional district in Central L.A. had the state’s lowest response rate to this year’s census. Local leaders say that basically ensures an undercount, which could pose a problem for institutions that serve residents.

Reporter: Caroline Champlin, KPCC

Parents Rejoice as Playgrounds Reopen

The closure of playgrounds has been frustrating for frazzled parents during the pandemic. Following outcry from moms, dads, and some lawmakers, the state announced yesterday it will reopen playgrounds at reduced capacity.

Guest: Mariah Lajara, Mother

Medical Resources Stretched Thin in Rural Mariposa County

As COVID cases surge, many hospitals in the Central Valley are approaching capacity. That’s not the case in Mariposa County yet. But the county’s health officer is warning that resources are becoming scarce for those who need critical care.

Reporter: Kerry Klein, Valley Public Radio