Labor Unions Lobby for Vaccine Eligibility
For weeks, labor unions like the powerful Service Employees International Union have been pressing state and local officials to provide vaccinations to their members as quickly as possible. As vaccine eligibility shifts, other groups are making pleas too.
Reporter: Darrell Satzman, KCRW
L.A. County Supervisors Look for Ways to Fire Sheriff Alex Villanuevea
Supervisors got a report on Tuesday from the L.A. County counsel’s office about how Villanueva could be removed from office. County counsel said there are four possibilities to remove the elected sheriff: one would be to amend the county charter, another would be a voter recall.
Reporter: Robert Garrova, KPCC
Bakersfield Street Medicine Team in Works to Educate People Experiencing Homelessness About the Pandemic
A street medicine team in Bakersfield is working to educate people experiencing homelessness about the pandemic, including misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines.
Reporter: Madi Bolanos, KQED
State Legislators Caught Off Guard by Newsom Lifting State's Stay-at-Home Order
Many Californians were surprised when this week Governor Gavin Newsom announced he was lifting the state’s stay at home order. But a lot of state legislators were also surprised. They say it’s part of a pattern that’s emerged with this governor.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED
California Launches Long-Promised Website for Scheduling COVID-19 Shots
It’s called MyTurn. You can go online now to register, and the system will notify you when
you’re eligible for a shot. Beginning in February those who qualify can begin booking appointments.
Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED
State Auditor Finds Agency Charged with Sending Out Unemployment Checks Still Falling Short
According to the audit, the Employment Development Department’s call centers still aren’t functioning efficiently, despite the agency hiring more 55,000 new staffers.
Reporter: Mary Franklin Harvin, KQED