Regents Appoint First Black President to Lead UC System

The University of California Board of Regents has elected its first Black president in its 152-year history. Former UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake will lead the 10 campus system that serves some 280,000 students.

International Students Scramble Amidst In-Person Requirements


Colleges and universities all across California are grappling with how to meet new federal guidelines for the fall semester. Those guidelines require international students to take at least a portion of their classes in-person.
Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW



Covid-19 Response Could Make TB Harder To Contain

Los Angeles County’s top doctor is worried that the fight against the coronavirus could jeopardize decades of hard won gains in the battle against tuberculosis.
Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC

How Geography Shapes Access to Covid-19 Testing

Depending on where in California you live, it may be harder to get a COVID-19 test than it was a few weeks ago. Some counties still don’t have enough lab space, or test kits, or funding to keep up.
Reporter: Sammy Caiola, CapRadio

Most Californians are Anxious About Reopening

More than three quarters of Californians are worried that they or a family member will get COVID-19, according to a new poll by the California Health Care Foundation.

Imperial County Hit Hard by Pandemic

Imperial County has the highest rate of cases and a shortage of ICU beds. Some patients have had to wait for a bed for as long as three days. Officials have transferred hundreds of patients to facilities outside the county to get treated.
Guest: Ana Ibarra, CalMatters