COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in California
California has shattered previous records for new daily coronavirus cases this week and the state’s test positivity rate is higher than its been. In most places around the state, hospitalizations remain much lower than earlier surges, thanks to vaccinations and a milder variant.
Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED
Republicans Have Their Own Agenda in Sacramento
With the state legislature back in session in Sacramento, Republicans are aiming to get some of their agenda items passed this year, even if they're in the clear minority in both the Assembly and Senate.
Guest: Scott Wilk, California State Senate Minority Leader
Despite Wet Winter, State Asking Californians to Conserve Water
State water officials are asking Californians to cut back on unnecessary water use, or face fines. Water regulators have asked for 15% water cutbacks, but Californians are saving less than half of that.
Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED
PG&E Found to be Responsible for Sparking Massive Dixie Fire
CalFire investigators have determined that a Pacific Gas & Electric power line sparked last summer's destructive Dixie Fire in the northern Sierra. A tree came into contact with the line in the Feather River Canyon.
Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED
Hotel Workers in West Hollywood Now Paid Highest Minimum Wage in the U.S.
Hotel workers in the city of West Hollywood now earn the highest minimum wages in the country. That’s thanks to a new local law.
Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW