Recall Election to Take Place on September 14
California's recall election has been set for Tuesday, September 14. Candidates looking to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom for his seat have about two weeks to officially file for the race.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED
COVID Cases Rising in L.A. County
There are growing concerns about the highly transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus in Los Angeles County. New COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since most of the state's coronavirus restrictions were lifted on June 15.
Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC
FEMA Routinely Denied Claims of Wildfire Victims
In the wake of California's record-breaking wildfire season last fall, NPR and California affiliate stations have found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency only approved 5% of the applications it received from people for assistance. Thats the lowest approval rate for FEMA aid for any California wildfire disaster on record.
Guest: Sean McMinn, Data Editor, NPR
L.A. City Council Approves Ordinance Restricting Encampments
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a measure that would restrict homeless encampments near homeless shelters, daycare centers and a number of other public facilities. It would also prohibit tents from blocking sidewalks.
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Right to Housing Law
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg has announced a plan to combat the city’s growing homeless population. The city would adopt a right to housing law, but also calls for an obligation from those who are unsheltered to accept housing and shelter when it’s offered to them.