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For Farmworkers Hoping to Get Vaccinated, Information is Scarce

For Farmworkers Hoping to Get Vaccinated, Information is Scarce

FromKQED's The California Report


For Farmworkers Hoping to Get Vaccinated, Information is Scarce

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lawmakers Reach Deal on Reopening Schools
Under the deal, schools that reopen by the end of March stand to get a cut of money earmarked by the state legislature. The deal would not mandate students and staff to get vaccinated before returning to the classroom, nor does it require districts to get approval from teachers unions before returning.
California Farmworkers Now Eligible for Vaccines
Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced an initiative to get more Central Valley farmworkers vaccinated for COVID-19 as part of his plan to make distribution more equitable. Farmworkers are showing interest in getting the vaccine, but it's not always clear how to do so.
Reporter: Madi Bolaños, Valley Public Radio
Three Fresno Janitors Win Settlement Against Nation's Largest Cleaning Company
One of the plaintiffs in the case, Araceli Sanchez, says she endured 14 years of harassment, including sexual assault and attempted rape, from her supervisor while working the night shift.
Reporter: Sasha Khokha, The California Report
Advocates Locate Parents of 112 Migrant Children Separated From Parents Under Trump
Attorneys searching for parents whose children were taken away from them at the border under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy say they have made significant progress.
Reporter: Michelle Wiley, KQED
New State Bill Could Severely Limit Corporate Role in Rental Market
In the wake of the Great Recession, investors scooped up thousands of single-family homes across the country, including in California. A new state bill would impose limits on corporations that own 10 or more residential properties across the state.
Reporter: Erin Baldassari, KQED
Fresno Bee Investigation Shows Police Stop Black Drivers More Often
The analysis shows Black drivers are stopped by police at twice the rate of white and Latino drivers, and were also searched and arrested more than other races.
Guest: Manuela Tobias, Fresno Bee reporter
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.