Feds Examine Weather And Other Condition In Bryant Crash Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board has released information about the helicopter crash that killed nine people, including retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Officials say the chopper was manned by a veteran pilot who was trying to maneuver in difficult conditions that had grounded other aircraft in the area north of Los Angeles where the crash occurred Sunday.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, KQED
California Researchers Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
California is on alert in the search for more cases of coronavirus.
Officials have confirmed two cases in Southern California, and a lab in San Diego's gotten a $9 million grant to try and develop a coronavirus vaccine fast. They hope to have something ready for human testing by summer.
Reporter: Tarryn Mento, KPBS
Survey Shows Most Americans Favor Data Privacy
California's landmark data privacy law has only been on the books for a few weeks. It gives consumers the right to know what big tech is doing with our data. A survey out today finds most Americans want some form of data privacy regulation, and more control over how their data is used.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED
California has a new system to track sexual harassment within state government.
The new system will track harassment and discrimination investigations by department. The names of state employees who file complaints will remain confidential. Officials say the system will help identify repeat offenders and struggling departments.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, Capital Public Radio
From Dynasty to Scandal: Duncan Hunter's Old District Is Up For Grabs
A new documentary series by the San Diego Union-Tribune digs into the history of California's 50th Congressional District, held by Duncan Hunter until he resigned earlier this month after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds. Now it's the site of a heated race featuring former Congressman Darrell Issa and former City Councilman Carl DeMaio. There's also Ammar Campa-Najjar, the Democrat who almost flipped the seat in the 2018 election.
Reporter: Sam Hodgson, San Diego Union-Tribune
California Law Mandates Women On Boards, More States May Follow
California's publicly-traded companies have been scrambling to make sure they comply with a 2018 law that required them to have at least one woman on their boards by January 1. The Boardlist database - where directors can search for qualified female board candidates - says their data base shows there has been a 20% increase in queries on their site.
Reporter: Lily Jamali, KQED