Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, August 5. State, counties underreporting cases California’s glitchy tech systems strike again. Both the state and counties have been underreporting coronavirus cases and positivity rates due to data “getting stuck” in California’s disease reporting system, Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s health and human services secretary, said Tuesday. Ghaly: “We’ve discovered […]
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Testing re-emerges as major challenge
Good morning, California. It’s Friday, July 10. Shut-down sites, supply shortages So you want a coronavirus test? Well, it may not be that simple. This week, San Bernardino County canceled hundreds of appointments due to a shortage of materials. Five testing sites were shut down in Sacramento because UC Davis Health, which processes the tests, […]
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Riskier bet: Why CalPERS, the country’s largest pension fund, is getting into banking
How does the nation’s biggest public pension system pay down its debts amid a global economic collapse? One idea: Become a banker.
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Newsom now owns the COVID-19 pandemic
California Gov.Gavin now owns the state’s version of the COVID-19 pandemic. How he handles it will define his governorship.
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Dramatic rise in mental illness cases in county jails + What a new PG&E might look like
County jails see spike in mental illness cases. Turning PG&E into a public utility comes with a hefty price tag. State aims to fix bottle-recycling program.
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Comforting California, Newsom bashes a familiar villain — PG&E
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lambasting of PG&E as California reels from wildfires and mass blackouts reflects his roots in San Francisco — and a public perception that’s built up over the last half century.
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Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money
Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.
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Senator slams Facebook, ethnic studies stalls, what’s in store for PG&E customers, and spreading California-style democracy
Senator slams Facebook over shoving video by anti-vaxxer. Ethnic studies bill is delayed. PG&E wants to charge ratepayers more.
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As gun control efforts advance in California Capitol, opponents bank on the courts
While Democrats push a new round of gun control bills, California gun rights advocates are fighting back in a more hospitable venue: the federal judiciary.
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Gas taxes, crisis beds, a gun tax, a Reagan remembrance, a GOP loss, and CCPOA’s $2 million headache
California leads the way in gas taxes. Cut in Sonoma County crisis beds alarms law enforcement. Regan son-in-law urges perspective on racist comment.