Bill That Would Create Fast Food Labor Council Advances To Governor Newsom's Desk
The California legislature has passed what supporters call a first-of-its kind bill that could benefit half a million fast food workers. AB 257 would bring fast food worker and employer representatives together on a council that could boost wages to up to $22 an hour next year at large chains.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
Free At-Home Covid Test Program Coming To An End
The Biden administration will pause its program to send Americans free at-home COVID-19 tests this week, blaming Congress for failing to fund another round of shipments. People who have yet to request all of their free rapid tests through the Department of Health and Human Services federal portal have until Friday to place their orders.
Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC
Theater And Arts Try To Bounce Back In North Hollywood
Small theaters with less than 100 seats were hit particularly hard during the pandemic. In Los Angeles, the highest concentration of these venues was in North Hollywood, but half of its 22 theaters have now closed permanently.
Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW
Farmworkers Gain Support In March To State Capitol
The state senate passed a bill Monday that will make it easier for farmworkers to vote in union elections, but getting the governor’s signature is far from a done deal. During a march to Sacramento in support of the bill, farmworkers picked up some allies on the way.
Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report
Biden Administration Looks To Further Protect DACA Recipients
The Biden administration is looking for new ways to shield DACA recipients, in case the courts overturn the program that protects these undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED
Algae Bloom Killing Thousands Of Fish
More and more dead fish are piling up on beaches around the Bay Area, spanning from Vallejo to San Jose. Scientists fear a giant toxic algae bloom could lead to permanent impacts.
Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED