Poll Shows Governor Newsom's Approval Plummeting
As a campaign to recall Governor Gavin Newsom inches closer to the ballot, a new poll shows voters are unhappy with his handling of the pandemic. Just 46% approve of the job he’s doing.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
San Diego Republican Announces Challenge to Governor Newsom
As Newsom’s ratings fall, former San Diego Mayor and Republican Kevin Faulconer announced last night he’s running for governor, whether in 2022 or in a recall election, if there is one. Opinions on his time as mayor are mixed.
Guest: Katie Orr, KQED
Advocates Hope to See ICE Detainees Released Under Biden
Immigrant advocates are calling on federal authorities to release most people held at immigration detention centers in California. This comes after the Biden administration issued new priorities for who should be arrested and locked up.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
Federal 'Fight for $15' Echoes California's Minimum Wage Debate
President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are proposing an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Five years ago, California debated its own $15 minimum wage, and learned valuable lessons along the way.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
Two Grocery Stores to Close Following 'Hero Pay' Mandate
In Southern California, two grocery chains are planning to close stores in Long Beach in a move that comes after the city passed a temporary pay raise for local grocery workers because of the pandemic.
Reporter: David Wagner, KPCC
TV and Movie Production Resumes in L.A. After Weeks-Long COVID Hiatus
Productions in the L.A. area have gotten the go-ahead to resume this week, a month after three industry groups recommended that local production be put on hold due to a surge in COVID cases.
Reporter: Chery Glaser, KCRW