Pastors Want To Resume In-Person Religious Services

More than 1,200 California pastors are vowing to hold religious services on May 31st, Pentecost Sunday. That would be in defiance of a state moratorium on religious services put into place to help halt the spread of the coronavirus. One pastor explains what it's like to shut down his house of worship at a time when people's needs, both spiritual and practical, are so great.
Guest: Pastor Robert Chavez of Victory Outreach Church

Film and TV Production To Resume, But Probably Far from Hollywood

Governor Gavin Newsom says he’s "drafting" guidelines and standards so television and film projects can resume production as California emerges from the pandemic shutdown. But Los Angeles County likely won’t meet those standards at first, so Hollywood still won’t be able to shoot in Hollywood.
Reporter: Shannon Lin, KQED

Watchdogs: Cuts to Senior Services Could Endanger Elderly, Disabled

Nursing home watchdogs say proposed cuts to programs serving the elderly and the disabled will put more people at risk for COVID-19.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED

Subcontractors Won't Get Part of Federal Bailout of Airlines

Many people whose work is critical to the airline industry aren’t seeing a dime of that money. They’re subcontractors: janitors, maintenance workers and caterers, like one airline cook at San Francisco International Airport.
Reporter: Sam Harnett, KQED

Joshua Tree Park Reopens with New Rules

After a two month closure over coronavirus concerns, Joshua Tree National Park reopened this week with some limits in place. While the park is a welcome day trip for Southern Californians who’ve been cooped up and want to get out for Memorial Day weekend. But locals near the park are conflicted about the impending influx of visitors.
Reporter: Matt Guilhem, KCRW