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New California law requires fentanyl testing during hospital drug screenings
New California law requires fentanyl testing during hospital drug screenings
Republican state senator Melissa Melendez spoke with KVCR's Jonathan Linden to discuss her bill SB-864, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed on August 22.
The Voice: Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
The Voice: Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
KVCR's Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America about the Biden Administration's intention to cancel the student loan debt for millions of Americans.
The Voice: Canyon Springs High School Celebrates Cybersecurity and Esports Lab
The Voice: Canyon Springs High School Celebrates Cybersecurity and Esports Lab
KVCR's Quinn Mays and Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America talk about Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley celebrating the opening of their cybersecurity and esports lab.
California to launch new anti-hate initiative with a focus on healing
California to launch new anti-hate initiative with a focus on healing
Hate crimes and hate-related incidents have been on the rise in recent years, prompting fear and anger across communities. But according to experts and civil rights advocates more public engagement — not increased policing — is key to addressing the issue.
The Voice: California Governor Gavin Newsom Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
The Voice: California Governor Gavin Newsom Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
KVCR’s Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves of Black Voice News and Report for America about declarations of Monkeypox as a public health emergency in the U.S. and California, and vaccine eligibility in the Inland Empire.
The Voice: Federal Mental Health Crisis Hotline 988
The Voice: Federal Mental Health Crisis Hotline 988
KVCR's Quinn Mays speaks with Breanna Reeves, reporter for Black Voice News and a Report for America Core member about the new federal number 988. A suicide crisis hotline for those in need that is now active.
Republican assemblymember Kelly Seyarto discusses his bills recently signed by Gov. Newsom
Republican assemblymember Kelly Seyarto discusses his bills recently signed by Gov. Newsom
Republican assemblymember Kelly Seyarto spoke with KVCR's Jonathan Linden to discuss his bills AB-1876 and AB-1968, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed in July.
9th annual Latino Conservation Week kicks off today
9th annual Latino Conservation Week kicks off today
This week is a great chance to enjoy the great outdoors - with more than fifty free events, up and down the state of California, as part of Latino Conservation Week.
Yosemite’s Washburn Fire won't be the last time wildfires threaten California’s giant sequoias
Yosemite’s Washburn Fire won't be the last time wildfires threaten California’s giant sequoias
At around 4,440 acres, the Washburn Fire is far from the largest blaze Californians have seen in the past few years. But it has attracted national attention, in part because it's burning near Yosemite National Park's iconic giant sequoia trees.
California launching 988 mental health crisis hotline July 16th
California launching 988 mental health crisis hotline July 16th
This Saturday, California and all U.S. states will be launching a new mental health crisis hotline.
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