Hal Hodson

Between 2016 and 2019, Bakersfield police officers used force that broke at least 45 bones in 31 people, an analysis of public records shows.

With the state’s color-coded reopening tiers riding off into the sunset, there’s no more social distancing, and masks in almost every indoor situation are being retired.

On June 15, the Golden State is saying goodbye to many of the regulations that have shaped daily life for the last pandemic year.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Central America this week. She told would-be migrants in Guatemala “do not come” (to the U.S.), which drew criticism from progressive democrats.

The second American Revolution: A work in progress

“ A Quiet Place Part II ” had a strong $57 million opening at theaters over Memorial Day weekend.

After more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person learning is allowed and there’s unprecedented interest for offline summer school across California, according to CalMatters.

Businesses on the road to reopening are traversing a complex path with rules about distancing, capacity limits, and masks.

KCRW’s Press Play asked audience members to share one habit they’ve picked up in the past year that they hope to keep.