Drought Likely to Worsen as Snowpack Sees Significant Decline
The water contained in California’s mountain snow is now lower than the historical average, after a January without significant rain or snow. That could mean another difficult drought year for Californians.
Guest: Ezra David Romero, Climate Reporter, KQED
Some California Cities Working to Become More Water Self-Sufficient
With the extremely dry January, preceded by a very wet December, state officials say it's part of the volatile shifts in weather brought about by climate change. But as we head into another year of drought, some cities are trying to get ahead on conservation efforts.
Guest: Laura Bliss, Bloomberg CityLab Reporter
Shasta Recall Effort Undecided
In rural Shasta County, an effort to recall a county supervisor who his critics said was too deferential to Sacramento’s COVID-19 restrictions is too close to call.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Assemblyman Explains Why He Didn't Bring Single-Payer Health Bill to Floor for Vote
The fallout from California's failed attempt to pass single-payer healthcare legislation continues. Assemblyman Ash Kalra is defending his decision to not bring the bill up for a vote.
Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED
Women of Color Rank at the Bottom When it Comes to Employer-Based Insurance
California has been a national leader in the movement to get residents healthcare coverage. But a recent analysis out of UCLA finds disparities in access to care persist.
Reporter: Tara Atrian, KCRW