Undocumented Californians Get Access to Financial Help
Starting Monday, undocumented Californians affected by the pandemic can get financial assistance through a 125 million dollar fund set up by the state and philanthropic groups.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
Hospitals Ask for State Funds for Fall COVID-19 Wave
California hospitals are disappointed that Governor Gavin Newsom’s new state spending proposal doesn’t include any financial support for them. The hospitals say without more help, they won’t be ready for a possible second wave of COVID-19 this fall.
Reporter: Sammy Caiola, CapRadio
Maternal Mental Health Program Cuts Coming
Psychologists are warning that the coronavirus pandemic could soon be followed by a mental health crisis. But the governor is proposing making cuts to funding for mental health services for new moms.
Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED
Coping with COVID-19 on Atlantic Boulevard: From Hip Hop Clothing to Face Masks
From time to time, we're checking in with people along Los Angeles County's Atlantic Boulevard. More than twenty miles long, it cuts through a variety of hardscrabble blue collar communities, like Cudahey, Maywood, South Gate, and North Long Beach. That's where we met Lena Durr, who owns a small hip hop clothing store.
Guest: Lena Durr, small business owner
Does Contact Tracing via App Provide Enough Privacy?
Smartphones, if combined with the right app, could be a powerful tool in tracing the spread of the coronavirus and warning people about possible exposure. Many local governments, including San Diego county, are seriously considering using these apps to track potential COVID-19 cases, which—no surprise—raises privacy concerns.
Reporter: Claire Trageser, KPBS