San Diego Officials Plead With Federal Government to Open Border
Citing improving vaccination rates and lower COVID-19 numbers, leaders in San Diego are asking the federal government to reopen the US-Mexico border to non-essential travel.
California Bill Takes Aim at Conservatorship Laws
Britney Spears drew the world’s attention this week when she finally spoke out in a Southern California court against the conservatorship she’s been living under for more than a decade. A bill making its way through Sacramento seeks to give people like Spears more control over their cases.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED
Logging Controversy Heats Up in Mendocino County
CalFire has just paused logging on a section of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, right along the Mendocino County coast. Members of the local community spoke out about the project
Guest: Alicia Bales, KZYX
California Poised to Offer Public Health Coverage to Older Undocumented Immigrants
Advocates expect a historic move for California in the coming days - public health coverage for undocumented older adults. The state already offers full-scope Medi-Cal to undocumented children and young adults through age 25.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
Venice Beach at Center of Political Fight Over Homeless Crisis
Venice Beach is normally a popular tourist attraction. But during the pandemic, a large homeless encampment has developed there. Now, Los Angeles city and council officials are fighting over the best way to handle the situation.
Guest: Kate Cagle, Reporter, Spectrum News 1