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Unemployment Problems Highlight State's Outdated Technology

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:17:50
Publish Date: 2021-03-30 17:45:58
Description:


The massive failure of California’s Employment Development Department when it comes to unemployment claims during the pandemic are in large part due to outdated technology. Officials are looking to make it easier to update those systems.

Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED


Democrats in California’s Congressional delegation are calling on the Biden Administration to expand federal firefighting capacity. They argue that in large part due to climate change, fires in the state are a year-round problem.

Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED

Under new guidelines, people can bring adult family members to get vaccinated if one person has an appointment. But L.A. County officials worry the process could create logjams at vaccination sites.

Reporter: Jackie Fortiér, KPCC 


The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is under scrutiny for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes after statements made by the sheriff following the death of a man back in January, shortly after he was vaccinated.

Guest: Ryan Sabalow, Reporter, Sacramento Bee

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