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AirTalk Episode Wednesday June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we preview today's primary for the New York City mayoral race; talk with our LGBTQ listeners about their experiences in team sports; and more.
On Slavery And America’s Relationship With Its History
June 22, 2021 19:53 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAuthor Clint Smith traveled to some of the most charged places in America’s history, from the Monticello Plantation in Virginia to the Blandford Cemetery, where Confederate soldiers are buried, to gain a deeper understanding of America’s history with slavery and its relationship to this history. We sit down with Smith to discuss his new book, “How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America.” Guest: Clint Smith, author of “How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoni...
LGBTQ Listeners Share Their Experiences Competing In Organized Sports
June 22, 2021 19:53 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib, who is entering his sixth NFL season and second with the Raiders, announced the news on Instagram, saying he wasn’t doing it for the attention but because he felt representation and visibility were important. “I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” Nassib said in his video message from his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. “I’ve been meaning to do this f...
On The 50th Anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue,’ We Reflect On The Album’s Long Lasting Impact
June 22, 2021 19:52 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOne of iconic musician Joni Mitchell’s most beloved albums, “Blue,” has its 50th birthday this week. According to Ann Powers, NPR’s music critic, it’s an album that has continuously restored itself over the decades, offering new meanings to different listeners. Love, loss, place and loneliness, all themes of the album that resonate deeply and profoundly. Mitchell in the past has described making the album as bleeding the songs onto the pages. In honor of the anniversary, the artist’s label ...
COVID-19 U.S. Reaches 150 Million Vaccinations, Delta Variant Likely To Dominate The U.S. In Weeks And More
June 22, 2021 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with Dr. Kimberly Shriner from Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Today’s topics include: U.S. hits 150 million people vaccinated Delta variant could dominate U.S. in weeks Scientists warn that COVID-19 may shrink parts of the brain Black Angelenos have highest COVID-19 case rates and deaths Nearly 4,000 breakthrough COVID infections reported in Massachusetts Some undocumented immigrant commun...
New Yorkers Will Be Using Ranked Choice Voting In Today’s Mayoral Primary -- We Explain What It Is
June 22, 2021 19:52 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBRanked choice voting makes its debut in New York City's mayoral primary Tuesday in one of the most high-profile tests yet for a system gaining use in pockets across the U.S. The system is based on a simple premise: Democracy works better if people aren't forced to make an all-or-nothing choice with their vote. Rather than pick just one candidate, voters get to rank several in order of preference. Even if a voter's top choice doesn't have enough support to win, their rankings of other candid...
AirTalk Episode Monday June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines. Also on the show, we analyze a recent Supreme Court ruling on the NCAA; learn how the state's grid operator will prepare for the hot summer; and more.
Supreme Court Rules Against NCAA, Sides With Ex-Athletes In Compensation Case
June 21, 2021 20:02 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Supreme Court decided unanimously Monday that the NCAA can’t enforce rules limiting education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges offer to student athletes. The case doesn’t decide whether students can be paid salaries. Instead, the ruling will help determine whether schools decide to offer athletes tens of thousands of dollars in those benefits for things including tutoring, study abroad programs and graduate scholarships. The high court agreed with a...
Are Wedding Bells Back And Louder Than Ever: How Increased Demand Is Impacting The Service Vendors And Couples Looking To Say ‘I Do’
June 21, 2021 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCouples in the U.S. are racing to the altar in a vaccination-era wedding boom that has venues and other vendors in high demand. With restrictions on large gatherings loosening, wedding planners and others who make the magic happen said they’ve started pushing their bookings into late 2022 and early 2023. Also contributing to the rush are couples who went ahead and got hitched during stricter pandemic times with few or no guests and are now on their second go-arounds with larger groups. They’...
Latest on California’s Power Grid As State Recovers From Its First Heat Wave Of The Summer
June 21, 2021 20:02 - 20 minutes - 19 MBLast week, Californians felt the test of heat as the first heatwave of the summer enveloped over various countries. However, the rising temperatures haven't subsided just yet. On Thursday, California issued a state of emergency due to the excessive heat. The California ISO, which operates 80% of the state's electric grid, sent flex alerts over the past few days to encourage residents to conserve energy resources. With this hot heat comes high demand for power. The worry is that Californian...
Summer Travel Is Back! Tell Us Your (Early) Summer Travel Pans
June 21, 2021 20:01 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAfter more than a year in quarantine, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many Americans are wasting no time making summer travel plans. Flight and hotel bookings are going fast, rental cars are in short supply around the country, and popular outdoor attractions like National Parks are more crowded than usual this summer. Our very own Larry Mantle just returned from a weeklong road trip, which included a drive through Navajo Nation in the four corners area of Arizona, where he reported see...
DOC AMA A Pill In Development To Treat COVID-19, How To Find The Right Antibody Test And More
June 21, 2021 20:01 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. Today’s topics include: A pill to treat COVID-19? The U.S. is betting on it Wondering if the vaccine worked? Get the right test, at the right time US coronavirus infections this fall could reach 20 percent of last winter's peak Salon workers are holding on to their masks, and not just because of COVID-19 Tokyo Olympics will allow some domestic fans to atten...
AirTalk Episode Friday June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021 18:28 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBToday on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we discuss the controversy surrounding "In the Heights" and Latinx representation in the film industry; analyze the newest movie releases with our KPCC film critics; and more.
“In The Heights” & The Limits Of Latinx Representation In The Entertainment Industry
June 18, 2021 18:27 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBLast week saw the release for the film “In The Heights,” a film that was hailed by many as a means to showcase the Latinx experience in Washington Heights, as well as represent the diversity found in that specific community. This all came to a head during an interview conducted by Afro-Cuban journalist Felice Leon, who had noted to “In The Heights” director John M. Chu that there was a lack of Afro-Latinx leading actors in the film. Following this, talks of Latinx representation became a la...
Judge’s Proposed Ruling Deems LA County Measure J Unconstitutional
June 18, 2021 18:27 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBLast November, Los Angeles County voters passed Measure J, which required the county to set aside 10 percent of unrestricted county funds to social justice and diversion programs. But a proposed ruling from Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel calls the measure unconstitutional in the way that it restricts county executives from The Los Angeles Times reports the official ruling is expected in the coming weeks. Today on AirTalk, we’ll look at some of the legal underpinnings of...
DOC AMA California Loosens Mask Rules For Vaccinated Workers, The U.S. Is Betting On A Pill To Treat COVID-19 And More
June 18, 2021 18:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Timothy Brewer from UCLA. Topics today include: California loosens COVID-19 mask rules for vaccinated workers A pill to treat COVID-19? The U.S. is betting on it Mental health worsens for parents, other unpaid caregivers during COVID-19 Hundreds of vaccinated Indonesian health workers get COVID-19, dozens in hospital CDC lowers warning for cruises, recommends only fully...
AirTalk Episode Thursday June 17. 2021
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the Juneteenth holiday; break down the Cal/OSHA vote on workplace masking guidelines; and more.
Setting The Table For Today’s CalOSHA Vote On Workplace Masking Guidelines
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBThis week, California’s economy reopened, and with it, the state dropped most mask requirements - but not all. Masks are still required for workers while they’re at work. Thursday, California’s workplace regulatory board - Cal OSHA - meets to vote on a proposal that would change coronavirus protocols in the workplace. Fully vaccinated workers could stop wearing masks and practicing physical distancing requirements. Today on AirTalk, we speak with KPCC health reporter Jackie Fortier about what...
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Is Taking A Personal Interest In Addressing Unhoused People In Venice Beach
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWhen L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva arrived in Venice earlier this month in a cowboy hat promising to clear its famous boardwalk of homeless people, he seemed to surprise just about everybody. After all, Venice is the LAPD’s jurisdiction. Chief Michel Moore was among those caught off guard. “I did not invite the sheriff into Venice Beach,” Moore told our newsroom. So he called his counterpart the day after his visit. “I asked him, ‘How can we work together? I want to talk to you as chie...
The History, Evolution And Celebration Of Juneteenth
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis Saturday is Juneteenth, an annual celebration which marks the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Even though President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation officially outlawed slavery in 1862, this didn’t become a reality nationally until June 19, 1865. That’s when Union troops took over Texas and freed the remaining slaves who had been denied freedom. And earlier this week Congress passed a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, which is no...
‘Ding Dong, Avon Calling’ How Avon’s Success Started With Selling Perfumes Door-To-Door
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIf you hear your doorbell rung today, oftentimes you'd expect to see a package or bags of food at your doorstep. But just a few decades ago, one would expect to see a woman and her bag of perfume samples. Enter: the Avon lady, and of course the company's earworm jingle. Experiencing much success in the years following World War II, Avon often relied on recruiting salespeople to go door-to-door to sell cosmetic products. Author Katina Manko chronicles the history of the salespeople who buil...
Breaking Down The Controversy And History Of Central American Migration To The US
June 17, 2021 21:44 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBLast week, following a meeting with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a news conference where she sent a message to those who wish to cross the border from Mexico to the United States: “Do not come.” This comes after president Biden had sent an immigration bill to Congress that had mentioned its willingness to address the “root causes of migration.” With these two comments having competing interests in the eyes of many critics, it did call into ...
DOC AMA How California’s Reopening Is Going, Where Infections Are Still Breaking Out And More
June 17, 2021 21:43 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, guest host Sharon McNary speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil from UC Irvine’s School of Medicine. Topics today include: These communities remain at high risk for dangerous COVID-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns Former White House adviser says dangerous coronavirus variant is 'like COVID on steroids' People hospitalized with COVID-19 now have one overwhelming thing in common. They're not vacc...
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds To Trump-Era Department Of Justice Data Probe
June 17, 2021 21:43 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBLast week, reports emerged that the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation and other national security matters, according to a committee official and two people familiar with the investigation. Prosecutors from Trump’s Justice Department subpoenaed Apple for the data, according to the people, who were...
AirTalk Episode for Wednesday June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021 22:53 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we get the latest on the movement to save the Salton Sea. Also on the show, we learn about historic LGBTQ landmarks in Los Angeles; and more.
Los Angeles Is Home to Numerous LGBTQ Landmarks. What Are The Ones Most Important To You
June 16, 2021 22:50 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWhen many people think about LGBTQ history in the United States, they cast their minds to New York City, where the history and mythologies around Stonewall and activist groups like ACT UP loom large. But Los Angeles has long been a hotbed for queer resistance and activism as well. A decade before Stonewall, gay and trans people warded off a police raid of a downtown LA donut shop by flinging donuts and coffee cups at the officers trying to detain them, prompting the officers to flee and retu...
Could Importing Seawater Save The Salton Sea We Discuss The Implications
June 16, 2021 22:49 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSalton Sea water levels continue to go down and that poses a number of problems for nearby communities and the organisms living in the water. A number of proposals being considered are focusing on the idea of importing seawater across the state’s desert to solve the problem. Environment reporter Mark Odalde’s new piece looks at the proposed plans. The California Natural Resources Agency is tasked with coming with a long-term fix, but the deadline is approaching. Odalde says the agency owes ...
AirTalk Episode Tuesday June 15
June 15, 2021 21:37 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss LA's reopening and the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we learn about the status of summer work; break down how the Buy Nothing Project took off on Facebook; and more.
Buy Nothing: The Hyper Local Gifting Project That Took Off On Facebook
June 15, 2021 21:35 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIf you’re on Facebook, then you might be familiar with Buy Nothing groups. These are hyper local groups where neighbors can give away goods or services for free. And you’ll see all sorts of things on there: bikes, dog walking offers, used lamps and desks and even half-eaten cakes. The Buy Nothing Project was started in 2013 by two women from Washington state, and according to their site, they now have groups in forty-four different countries. And the founders have said that the movement isn...
SoCal Is A Peacock’s Paradise, We Explore Why That Is
June 15, 2021 21:34 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOwning a peacock was once considered a status symbol, particularly around the turn of the twentieth century. Elias J, "Lucky" Baldwin, founder of Arcadia, imported several pairs of peafowl—known colloquially as peacocks—from India to his Santa Anita Ranchero in 1879. Since then, peafowl have roamed the streets of San Gabriel Valley and even Palos Verdes, which has resumed its bird trapping. Most recently, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors drafted an ordinance last Tuesday prohibiti...
As Workplaces Consider Hybrid Return To Work, What Will That Mean For Surrounding Businesses That Rely On Employee Traffic
June 15, 2021 21:34 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWe’ve talked a lot on AirTalk about how companies and employees are planning their returns to working in the office. Many employers are exploring the possibility of allowing workers to continue to work on a hybrid schedule where they’d come to the office on some days and work from home on others. But as these companies and workers grapple with that issue, the businesses that are inside of or surrounding those office buildings and business parks have to wrestle with a problem of their own -- f...
For Some Teens, Summer Jobs Are Back— But Not Everywhere
June 15, 2021 21:34 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWorking at an ice cream shop, a movie theater concession stand, up in a lifeguard tower— for many young people, seasonal work is a reality of an American summer. Summer jobs are a way young people save money for school, help their families out financially, or just make some extra cash to fund their summer plans. On the flip side, some employers rely on seasonal labor to help staff their businesses. Last summer, lockdowns and layoffs largely kept teenagers away from summer jobs, especially in...
DOC AMA California’s Big Reopening Is Today. What Can We Expect
June 15, 2021 21:33 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. Today’s topics include: California COVID-19 reopening: Everything you need to know As California reopens, 6 things to know about COVID-19 California's reopening — what changes today? California reopening concerns on variants, vaccine skeptics AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody treatment suffers setback Organ transplant recipients may benefit from a third cor...
What We’re Learning About Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Top Mayoral Aide
June 15, 2021 21:32 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBThe attorney for two witnesses in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the city says her clients’ testimony backs up allegations of inappropriate conduct by a longtime advisor to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. KPCC/LAist senior politics reporter broke the story on Tuesday afternoon. “My clients are whistleblowers… who saw time and time again that the allegations in the lawsuit were accurate in the sense that they witnessed sexual harassment, groping and other inappropriate sexually-based misconduct...
AirTalk Episode Monday June 14 ,2021
June 14, 2021 22:53 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we reflect with teachers and students on how they managed this past school year. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 news; memorialize popular Southern California places lost to the pandemic; and more.
Memorializing Our Favorite Local Spots Lost To The Pandemic
June 14, 2021 22:49 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhile we've been fortunate to hear many stories of the resilience of businesses through the pandemic, sadly others have not been so lucky. From restaurants to gyms to movie theaters to retail shops and beyond, you'd be hard pressed to find someone who can't tell you one place they loved that had to close during the pandemic. In a recent photo essay for the nonprofit publication Capital & Main, Los Angeles based photographer Ted Soqui went out to capture some of the places in Southern Californ...
COVID-19 CA Reopens Tomorrow, Workplace Safety Board Plans To Vote On Easing Restrictions For Vaccinated & More
June 14, 2021 22:49 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, guest host Kyle Stokes speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, infectious disease specialist at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. And as California is set to reopen its economy, we talk to health reporter Jackie Fortiér about what to expect tomorrow. Topics today include: California set to reopen tomorrow California safety board set to vote Thursday on mask requirements and distancing for vaccinated workers Pre...
Teachers, Students Reflect On A Pandemic School Year
June 14, 2021 22:49 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBAfter a year of zoom, distancing and uncertainty, school is out for many teachers and students in Southern California. Some teachers taught virtually in their living rooms, while others taught kids in person, wearing masks and spaced apart - but regardless of the specific circumstances, it was a novel year for all. We reflect on the school year, its hardships and takeaways. And if you’re a student or teacher, we want to hear from you. Call us at 866-893-5722. Guests: Jessica Gutierrez, ...
AirTalk Episode Friday June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on vaccinations and cybersecurity; discuss the latest movie releases with our KPCC film critics; and more.
Celebrating KPCC’s Backbone Facilities & Human Resources
June 11, 2021 19:24 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBWhile most of you probably know KPCC by the voices you hear on air every day, our station requires the contributions of so many talented, unique individuals whose names aren’t said at the end of a news story or even in the production credits at the end of the week. These are the people who truly make KPCC -- who keep our broadcast equipment running, who put on our pledge drives and help secure sponsorships and major donations, who put together the pre-recorded spots you hear between shows, wh...
Department Of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas On Vaccinations, Cybersecurity And More
June 11, 2021 19:15 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBDHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is in Los Angeles for a visit centered on cybersecurity, domestic extremism and immigration policy. Secretary Mayorkas has also been spreading the word about vaccinations and immigration status— namely, that undocumented people can get the vaccine at any site, and that ICE will not be present at any vaccination sites. Today on AirTalk, we’re learning more about Secretary Mayorkas’ visit to Los Angeles and what undocumented immigrants should know about vacc...
COVID-19 California COVID-19 Cases Plummet To New Lows, CDC Lifts Mask Order For Vaccinated People In Transportation Hubs And More
June 11, 2021 19:14 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil from UC Irvine’s School of Medicine. Topics today include: California COVID-19 cases plummet to new lows CDC lifts masking order for vaccinated individuals in transportation hubs LA Teachers Union tentatively agree to mandate masks in LA Schools during the fall semester Many J&J doses to be tossed out Pfizer is effective in battling worrisome variants Why som...
AirTalk Episode Thursday June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBToday on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk about the impact of pandemic on the veteran community; discuss the effect of California's drought conditions on water supply; and more.
Celebrating KPCC’s Backbone Underwriting And Product
June 10, 2021 21:30 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBWhile most of you probably know KPCC by the voices you hear on air every day, our station requires the contributions of so many talented, unique individuals whose names aren’t said at the end of a news story or even in the production credits at the end of the week. These are the people who truly make KPCC -- who keep our broadcast equipment running, who put on our pledge drives and help secure sponsorships and major donations, who put together the pre-recorded spots you hear between shows, wh...
One Study Explores Relationship Between Pupil Size And Attention, Reasoning And Memory
June 10, 2021 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBCould the size of one’s pupils be an indicator of cognitive ability? A newly-published study in the peer reviewed journal Cognition suggests there may indeed be a correlation between pupil size and higher scores on tests that measure cognitive abilities. The authors measured the size of the pupils of over 500 study participants with a high powered camera and computer that can measure how light reflects off the pupil and cornea. Then, they had the participants work through a series of tests t...
Climate Change Exacerbates Drought In Western United States
June 10, 2021 21:29 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBEach year Lake Oroville helps water a quarter of the nation’s crops, sustain endangered salmon beneath its massive earthen dam and anchor the tourism economy of a Northern California county that must rebuild seemingly every year after unrelenting wildfires. But the mighty lake — a linchpin in a system of aqueducts and reservoirs in the arid U.S. West that makes California possible — is shrinking with surprising speed amid a severe drought, with state officials predicting it will reach a reco...
Veterans Affairs Secretary On COVID-19 Impact, Vaccination Efforts, Homelessness And More
June 10, 2021 21:29 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBPresident Joe Biden has named several goals over the last few months to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic. That includes a goal of getting 70 percent of U.S. adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4. Although some say it’s looking unlikely that the country will meet that goal, the Department of Veterans Affairs is working to ensure every veteran has the opportunity to be vaccinated. Today on AirTalk, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 to the veteran community, vaccination eff...
COVID AMA Cal-OSHA Workplace Mask Rules Proposal, How Close SoCal Is To Herd Immunity And More
June 10, 2021 21:29 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. Today’s topics include: California workplace mask rules could ease for the vaccinated San Francisco is nearing coronavirus herd immunity, but L.A. still has months to go Pandemic shows risk of obesity, and challenge of weight loss US deaths from heart disease and diabetes climbed amid COVID-19 Celebrations (and questions) greet US vaccine donation plan H...
AirTalk Episode Wednesday June 9, 2021
June 09, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 58 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk about how California's reopening would look like; break down how the state's good behavior regulations impact the incarcerated community; and more.
Breaking Down CA’s Updated Good Behavior Regulations, What It Means For Incarcerated People And Other Implications
June 09, 2021 19:43 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBYou’ve probably seen recent headlines regarding the potential early release of around 76 thousand incarcerated people in California. This comes after the state enacted regulations that would give good behavior credits and could shorten sentences for various offenders, including violent offenders. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has said the department wants to provide opportunities to incarcerated individuals. Although it’s been reported that it could take years f...