In Humboldt County, low wages are leading to high rates of poverty and greater enrollment in the state food program CalFresh. Jefferson Public Radio’s Jane Vaughan reports.

In Humboldt County, low wages are leading to high rates of poverty and greater enrollment in the state food program CalFresh. Jefferson Public Radio&rsquo;s Jane Vaughan reports.

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Humboldt County's Low Wages Lead to Higher Enrollment in CalFresh Food Program

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The country’s largest agricultural water district has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the sinking San Joaquin Valley. KVPR’s Kerry Klein reports on a new subsidence policy approved this week by the Westlands Water District.

The country&rsquo;s largest agricultural water district has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the sinking San Joaquin Valley. KVPR&rsquo;s Kerry Klein reports on a new subsidence policy approved this week by the Westlands Water District.

New Water District Policy Aims to Combat Sinking San Joaquin Valley Land 

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Sacramento County is home to California’s largest community of state workers, around 90 thousand people. Governor Gavin Newsom says he wants them to come back into the office starting this summer — many still work remotely part time following the pandemic. But as CapRadio’s Laura Fitzgerald reports, state worker unions hope a new bill will protect their ability to telework indefinitely.

Sacramento County is home to California&rsquo;s largest community of state workers, around 90 thousand people. Governor Gavin Newsom says he wants them to come back into the office starting this summer &mdash; many still work remotely part time following the pandemic. But as CapRadio&rsquo;s Laura Fitzgerald reports, state worker unions hope a new bill will protect their ability to telework indefinitely.

Humboldt County's Low Wages Lead to Higher Enrollment in CalFresh Food Program

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