To play audio, update browser or .Updated 3:06 p.m.: This story has been updated after CapRadio received comment from the EDD and Deloitte.The number of calls has since declined, but the department continues to struggle. During the last two weeks of February — the most recently available data — EDD received and answered 8%.CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission,...…To play audio, update browser or .Updated 3:06 p.m.: This story has been updated after CapRadio received comment from the EDD and Deloitte.The number of calls has since declined, but the department continues to struggle. During the last two weeks of February — the most recently available data — EDD received and answered 8%.CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission,...WW…

To play audio, update browser or .Updated 3:18 p.m.Retail stores and shopping centers are permitted to remain open indoors at 20% capacity, and restaurants can stay open for takeout only. Outdoor recreation facilities can also stay open with modifications,  and entertainment production, including professional sports, can operate without a live audience.Residents in counties affected by the order can still go to the doctor, buy groceries, go on a hike or worship outdoors. K-12 schools that are already open can continue operating indoors as no more than 20% capacity.The order splits the...…To play audio, update browser or .Updated 3:18 p.m.Retail stores and shopping centers are permitted to remain open indoors at 20% capacity, and restaurants can stay open for takeout only. Outdoor recreation facilities can also stay open with modifications,  and entertainment production, including professional sports, can operate without a live audience.Residents in counties affected by the order can still go to the doctor, buy groceries, go on a hike or worship outdoors. K-12 schools that are already open can continue operating indoors as no more than 20% capacity.The order splits the...WW…

Calif. Backs Off Legal Threats Over GOP Ballot Drop Boxes The California Republican Party has made some concessions following a cease-and-desist letter from the state, but it will continue to use ballot drop boxes.Scott RoddFromThe state of California appears to be backing off legal threats against the California Republican Party over its use of unauthorized ballot drop boxes. On Monday, California's secretary of state and attorney general sent a to the California GOP and several county party offices, ordering they remove unauthorized boxes to collect ballots, some of which were labeled...…Calif. Backs Off Legal Threats Over GOP Ballot Drop Boxes The California Republican Party has made some concessions following a cease-and-desist letter from the state, but it will continue to use ballot drop boxes.Scott RoddFromThe state of California appears to be backing off legal threats against the California Republican Party over its use of unauthorized ballot drop boxes. On Monday, California's secretary of state and attorney general sent a to the California GOP and several county party offices, ordering they remove unauthorized boxes to collect ballots, some of which were labeled...WW…