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Governor Newsom has his hands full with hires and appointments, the Coronavirus Vaccine is Coming To LA County, Pro Tips for Making Latkes In 2020
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Governor Newsom has his hands full with hires and appointments, the Coronavirus Vaccine is Coming To LA County, Pro Tips for Making Latkes In 2020

How Gov. Newsom is looking to fill a number of important positions in CA's government, how the coronavirus vaccine will get distributed in LA County and some hot tips for making potato latkes.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference at the California State Capitol on March 13, 2019 in Sacramento, California. Newsom announced today a moratorium on California's death penalty. California has 737 people on death row, the largest death row population in the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference at the California State Capitol on March 13, 2019 in Sacramento, California. Newsom announced today a moratorium on California's death penalty. California has 737 people on death row, the largest death row population in the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Governor Newsom Has A Lot Of Jobs To Fill And Might Need To Protect His Own

From the statewide stay-at-home orders to the future of who holds what position in California's government, Take Two's A Martinez talks local politics for State of Affairs.

Guests: 

  • Politico's Carla Marinucci 
  • Claremont McKenna professor Jack Pitney.

The Coronavirus Vaccine Is Coming Soon To LA County - Who Will Get It First And How?

The first coronavirus vaccine is headed for approval for emergency use. It’s some good news in the midst of the current massive surge in coronavirus cases. So now the big question is, how will the vaccination campaign go in LA County?

Guest:

  • KPCC’s health reporter Jackie Fortier 

To Overcome Vaccine Skepticism, Officials Must Win Back the Trust Of Communities Of Color

With three different vaccinations pending approval and health departments across the country clamoring to ensure they have enough doses, some doctors say they are less worried about vaccine availability and more so about whether people will actually get inoculated. We hear why - and what can be done about it.

Guest: 

  •  Dr. Oliver Brooks, Watts Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles and co-chair of the group charged with writing California’s vaccine allocation guidelines

Cities Cry Foul Over Distribution Of Cares Act Money

During the pandemic, California cities have lost about $7 billion dollars.  They’re missing tax revenue from businesses but they have also had to spend money helping the community.They were hoping to recoup those losses by getting a share of the federal CARES Act money that flowed to California.  But the way the state divided up that money has led mayors of dozens of cities to cry foul. They complain that the money they got does not come close to meeting their needs.

Guest: 

  • KPCC infrastructure correspondent Sharon McNary 

Pro Tips for Making Latkes In 2020

Tonight's the second night of Hanukkah so Take Two gets pro-tips on making the best potato pancakes in town. You can read their recipes at LAist.com. 

Guests: 

  • Lisa Brenner,  Associate Editor of LAist
  • Elina Shatkin, LAist Food Editor

Some Of The Best Things To Do This Weekend In Southern California

From drive in movie theaters to magic shows online, we got you covered. And there's more on LAist.com

Guest: 

  • KPCC's Leo Duran