California to Ease COVID-19 Rules Including Indoor Mask Mandate
California is easing some of the pandemic restrictions put in place during the omicron surge, including the statewide indoor mask requirement. That mandate will expire on February 15.
Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED
Push for More Mental Health Education in California Schools Comes to Fruition
A new California law will require schools to expand their mental health instruction. Educators say it would have been a welcome mandate before the pandemic, and it’s even more so now.
Reporter: Robert Garrova, KPCC
Recall Campaign Succeeds in Shasta County
A recall campaign led by extreme conservative groups to remove a Shasta County Supervisor has succeeded. The target of the recall was himself a Republican.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Fallout Continues for CSU Chancellor
There continues to be calls for a full investigation of California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro, after an investigation found that in a previous job, he failed to discipline a senior administrator following a series of workplace harassment complaints.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, CapRadio
Parking Enforcement Changes Possible in Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles has put a pause on impounding cars for unpaid parking tickets. The directive follows a lawsuit that could shake up how L.A. enforces parking.
Reporter: Tara Atrian, KCRW
Woodside Officials Back Off Claims Mountain Lion Sanctuary Should Block New Housing
Officials in Woodside, in San Mateo County, have backed down from their plan to sidestep Senate Bill 9, the state’s new housing law, over concern for local mountain lions.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED