As we continue to see and hear the harrowing stories coming out of Ukraine, we’re talking to Californians with connections to the region who are trying to help . One of them is Patrick Kolasinski, an immigration attorney now based in Modesto, but originally from Poland. He and other attorneys are helping Ukrainians with legal issues they might have.

Guest: Patrick Kolasinski, Immigrant Attorney based out of Modesto

Governor Gavin Newsom gave his annual State of the State address on Tuesday night and used the speech to push back against critics who say California is careening out of control under his leadership. He's also proposing to help Californians who are struggling with record-high gas prices.

Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED

With gasoline prices at record levels in California and President Biden announcing a ban on the importation of Russian oil to the U.S. in response to the invasion of Ukraine, many Californians are wondering how high gas prices will go, and whether the state can do anything to help alleviate the pain at the pump for consumers.

Guest: Severin Borenstein, Professor, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business 

Starting next Monday, L.A. County will align with the state to allow K-12 students to go maskless when they’re inside classrooms. A new survey shows some parents are ready to see the nation’s second largest school district’s mask requirement loosened.

Reporter: Tara Atrian, KCRW 

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