Sonoma Sheriff Won't Enforce Shelter-in-Place Order
The Sheriff of Sonoma County says he will no longer enforce the local shelter-in-place order until health officials provide more transparency.
Guest: Sonoma Co. Sheriff Mark Essick
Fresno Church Reopens Sues State Over Attendance Cap
A Central Valley church is reopening this weekend in defiance of new limits set by the Newsom administration. The pastor says he is suing the state.
Reporter: Laura Tsutsui, Valley Public Radio
Legalizing Sports Gambling on the November Ballot
California voters could see one or more November ballot measures to legalize sports gambling, including a new proposal unveiled by state legislators on Thursday.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Politics
Long Beach Restaurants Hope Closing Streets to Cars Will Help Business
Few industries have been hit harder by the COVID-19 outbreak than the hospitality business. A recent state tally shows that 900,000 jobs have been lost in California alone. As the state continues to reopen, cities and counties are exploring ways that restaurants can serve customers again in person, including shutting down streets to cars.
Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW
California's Cap-and-Trade Auction Didn't Raise Much Money
Every three months, our state auctions off what are known as "cap and trade" credits. It’s a way of raising money that the state can then turn around and spend on environmental programs. But the action held this month? It didn’t make much money. It’s more coronavirus fallout.
Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED Science
Dentists Reopen With Many Changes To Protect Workers and Patients
Are you overdue for a dental cleaning? Dentistry looks a lot different in the age of COVID-19.
Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED Science