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California burns early into peak wildfire season

California faces its second heatwave of the summer this weekend, and extreme heat and drought conditions could lead to another year of record-breaking wildfires. CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd joined the podcast to talk about his coverage of the Lava Fire near Mount Shasta in Northern California, and how legislators are talking about and […]

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Courtney Fong

• July 9, 2021

Politics

Podcast: Newsom dramatically overstates California’s wildfire prevention work

It’s wildfire season in California again, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a record $1.2 billion in “wildfire resiliency” funds. But how effective has wildfire prevention been under his governorship? Guest cohost Scott Rodd shares his reporting on how Newsom misled the public on how much of the land has actually had fire prevention work […]

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Courtney Fong

• June 25, 2021

Pedestrians with suitcases walk through union square in San Francisco on June 14, 2021. The intersection of Geary and Powell Streets would have been busy with traffic, street cars and throngs of foot traffic before the pandemic. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Politics

Podcast: California’s tourism industry may take years to recover

Mike Hagerty joins the podcast to talk about California’s efforts to promote travel and tourism — the sector hit hardest during the pandemic. And CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd makes his debut as guest co-host on a Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15-person bicycle ride that tours downtown and midtown pubs, to hear how small […]

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CalMatters Staff

• June 23, 2021

Reopening for business adapt to new normal in the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Rear view of business owner wearing medical mask placing open sign "OPEN BUSINESS AS NEW NORMAL" on front door.

Politics

Podcast: California is reopening, but the rules still aren’t clear

California officially reopens on June 15, which means fully-vaccinated Californians will be able to go maskless in public, and businesses can operate at full capacity. But the reopening has a few caveats. CalMatters newsletter editor Emily Hoeven reviews the lack of clarity, which could result in a patchwork of different policies. CalMatters political reporters Laurel […]

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CalMatters Staff

• June 14, 2021

Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs speaks during a press conference by Big City Mayors, a coalition of mayors from California’s 13 largest cities focused on finding solutions to homelessness, at the California Capitol on March 9, 2020. Tubbs has launched a universal basic income initiative, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, following the success of a similar program in Stockton. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Politics

Podcast: Basic income project goes statewide

Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs said his pilot program to provide $500 each month to low-income residents shows enough promise to expand to other cities.

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Nigel Duara

• June 9, 2021

Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek on April 22, 2021. Photo by Nic Coury, AP Photo

Environment

Podcast: California’s oldest state park attempts a comeback

Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be back after massive wildfires, but what will it look like?

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CalMatters Staff

• May 28, 2021

Sen. Alex Padilla speaks during a confirmation hearing for Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of Health and Human Services before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Feb. 23, 2021 in Washington. Photo by Sarah Silbiger, Pool via AP

Politics

Podcast: Alex Padilla says time is right for immigration bill

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla tells the “California State of Mind” podcast Democratic majorities in Congress mean “the timing is right” to provide undocumented migrants a path to citizenship.

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Nigel Duara

• May 24, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom released his tax returns and called on potential recall candidates to do the same.

Politics

Podcast: Recalling a politician? It’s a California tradition

Gov. Gavin Newsom likely faces a recall election, something California introduced to U.S. politics more than a century ago.

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CalMatters Staff

• May 18, 2021

Sen. Robert Hertzberg wears a mask and face shield on the floor on Aug. 28, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Politics

Podcast: Sen. Bob Hertzberg calls for upending bail system

Sen. Bob Hertzberg tells the "California State of Mind" podcast he's in a renewed push to end cash bail for nonviolent crimes.

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Nigel Duara

• May 3, 2021

Politics

Podcast: The push for police reform in California

In wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, the California Legislative Black Caucus is putting more pressure on their colleagues to support new and old police accountability measures. CalMatters reporter Nigel Duara guest co-hosts this week’s episode to discuss the police reform bills with Nicole. Ezra David Romero and Julie Cart join us to review two […]

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CalMatters Staff

• April 23, 2021

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