The $9.6 billion relief package includes nearly $3.7 billion for the state's lowest earners and another $2 billion for small business grants. Lawmakers are expected to vote on it next week.

Reporter: Katie Orrr, KQED

The Sacramento City Unified School District said almost a thousand of its students are connecting with school just two days a week or less. There's growing concern it will affect their ability to graduate.

Reporter: Pauline Bartolone, CapRadio 

Earlier this month, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and his counterparts in dozens of other states announced a major opioid settlement against the influential consulting firm McKinsey. But lawyers for Native American tribes say they're not part of the agreement, even though the community has been among the hardest hit by opioids. 

Guest: Lloyd Miller, Attorney representing tribes in the litigation

A new bill in the California legislature would give victims of online sex trafficking a new tool to fight back against their exploitation. They would be given the option of suing to force the explicit content to be removed.

Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED

A new poll by U.C. Berkeley’s Institute on Governmental Studies shows that Californians' view of the pandemic will likely be swayed by their political party. There is still a wide spread from Democrats and Republicans when it comes to even contracting the virus.

Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED

West Hollywood is the latest city in California that plans to shut down a busy thoroughfare during the pandemic. The hope is to increase foot traffic at local businesses.

Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW

Facebook announced this week it will block people in Australia from reading or sharing news content on its platform.  It comes as the Australian parliament debates whether news outlets should be paid for work that's featured on websites.

Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED

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