Incarcerated People Got Hundreds of Millions in California Unemployment Scam

A group of California prosecutors says thousands of state prison inmates have scammed California's Employment Development Department out of hundreds of millions of dollars of unemployment benefits.

Reporter: Mary Franklin Harvin, KQED

Trump Gives Uber and Lyft Five Year Government Contract

California-based ride hail companies Uber and Lyft have negotiated a big contract with the Trump Administration to provide transportation services to federal employees. Those who’ve traditionally provided those services are not happy.

Reporter: Sam Harnett, KQED

Elected Officials Weigh Public Health Against Economic Needs

As many California counties and cities implement pandemic restrictions, elected officials confront the charged issue of how to balance public health and the needs of the economy. The mayor of Long Beach, felt the pain of the pandemic personally when his mother and stepfather died from the coronavirus.

Guest: Robert Garcia, Mayor of Long Beach

L.A. County Suspends Outdoor Dining As COVID-19 Spike Continues

It will soon be back to take-out and delivery only for restaurants in Los Angeles County. Starting tonight outdoor dining will be suspended as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. But not all areas of the county will adopt the new restriction.  

Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW

Survey Shows Latino Californians Most Impacted by COVID-19

More than 40% of Californians personally know someone who’s tested positive for the coronavirus and 25% know someone who has died from it. That’s according to a new survey from Covered California. The Latino community is bearing the heaviest burden.

Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED

Homesick College Students Face Tough Thanksgiving Decision

Homesick college students are torn about whether or not to go home for the holidays. They're being warned they risk bringing the virus back to their families, and are having to make complicated decisions. 

Reporter: Vanessa Rancano, KQED

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