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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2021 · 17 MIN

Californians Can Now Apply for Rent Relief Program

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

The $2.6 billion dollar program is using federal funds to get relief into the hands of struggling renters and landlords. It’s unknown how much back rent is owed across the state, but estimates range from $400 million to nearly $2 billion. The Center for Black Student Success at Cal State Monterey Bay is fairly new, and while it's been forced to stick with virtual outreach during the pandemic, many students said it's been a valuable resource.   Reporter: Kayleen Carter, Sacramento State University, CalMatters’ College Journalism Network Governor Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats have formally launched a campaign to fight the effort to recall him from office. This comes as the deadline approaches for organizers to turn in signatures in an effort to trigger a recall election.  Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report California’s junior U.S Senator Alex Padilla tells KQED that the federal government faces challenges in housing the spiking number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the border with Mexico.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED  People with disabilities under the age of 65 are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in California. But they do face some challenges before getting their first shot. Guest: Andy Imparato, Executive Director of Disability Rights California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The $2.6 billion dollar program is using federal funds to get relief into the hands of struggling renters and landlords. It’s unknown how much back rent is owed across the state, but estimates range from $400 million to nearly $2 billion. The Center for Black Student Success at Cal State Monterey Bay is fairly new, and while it's been forced to stick with virtual outreach during the pandemic, many students said it's been a valuable resource.   Reporter: Kayleen Carter, Sacramento State University, CalMatters’ College Journalism Network Governor Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats have formally launched a campaign to fight the effort to recall him from office. This comes as the deadline approaches for organizers to turn in signatures in an effort to trigger a recall election.  Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report California’s junior U.S Senator Alex Padilla tells KQED that the federal government faces challenges in housing the spiking number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the border with Mexico.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED  People with disabilities under the age of 65 are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in California. But they do face some challenges before getting their first shot. Guest: Andy Imparato, Executive Director of Disability Rights California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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