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Israel holds fourth election in two years; Plus: We examine the COVID pandemic impacts on Black communities, complexities and solutions; and PG&E found liable for Zogg Fire, what it means for the utility and wildfire season


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0:08 – Israel elections began yesterday, it’s fourth in two years

Khury Petersen-Smith (@kpYES) is the Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.

0:34 – COVID pandemic impacts on the Black community

Selena Wilson is the Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness East Oakland Youth Development Center (@eoydc). 

Dr Monique LeSarre (@MoniqueLeSarre) is executive director of the Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, dedicated to “eliminating health inequities in San Francisco’s Black and marginalized communities through education, advocacy, and by providing holistic health and wellness services.”

Event: Second COVID-19 Black Regional Town Hall event – Thursday March 25, 2021 5:30-7:00PM. Info and Zoom details here.

1:08 – CalFire finds PG&E liable for the Zogg Fire in Shasta County, what does that mean for the utility and for customers?

J.D. Morris (@thejdmorris) is an energy and climate reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, and has been covering PG&E and California wildfires extensively.

1:20 – PG&E cleanup corruption, lawsuit reveals more fraud

Scott Morris (@OakMorr) is an independent investigative journalist in Oakland and San Francisco covering corporate crime, police misconduct, civil rights and protests. His latest piece for ProPublica is “Lawsuit Reveals New Allegations Against PG&E Contractor Accused of Fraud”

1:34 – Newsom Recall campaign kicks off with signatures submitted

Laurel Rosenhall (@LaurelRosenhall) covers politics and power for CalMatters, focused on the State Capitol. 

1:45 – Why counties are refusing to contract with Blue Shield for vaccine distribution

Melody Gutierrez (@MelodyGutierrez) covers state government and politics in Sacramento for the Los Angeles Times.

 

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