Sea Levels to Rise Dramatically in Coming Decades
Sea levels along the U.S. coastline are projected to rise by anywhere from 7 inches to 21 inches by 2050, according to new federal data. But the projections are lower for the West Coast than for the rest of the country.
Guest: Ezra David Romero, KQED Climate Reporter
Lawmakers Once Again Pushing to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic
California’s battle against single-use plastic waste continues this week. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit the types of packaging online retailers can use.
Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW
California Lawmakers Look to Push Back Against COVID Misinformation
State lawmakers have announced two bills to tackle COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation online. One specifically asks for help from social media platforms, to better recognize what's being done to counter COVID-19 confusion.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED
Fallout Continues Over Claims That San Francisco Police Used DNA From Sexual Assault Victim
The revelation this week that San Francisco police used DNA provided by a sexual assault victim, to identify and arrest her years later for an unrelated crime is generating national outrage. Many are now calling for legislation to ban the practice.
Reporter: Alex Emslie, KQED
Kern County Recruiting Deputies Who Don't Want to Get COVID Vaccine
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department says it’s received 1,500 inquiries, after releasing a recruitment video targeting Los Angeles County deputies who are at risk of losing their jobs if they refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Many Small Businesses in Bay Area Approaching End of Mask Mandate Cautiously
Masks are no longer required in most indoor settings across the state, although some counties are keeping those guidelines in place. Many businesses are continuing to require employees to wear masks, as a way to better protect them from COVID-19.
Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The California Report