Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's Coast

The recent sale of five leases off the coast of California for offshore wind turbine projects is seen as a victory for renewable energy advocates. But it’s also raising safety concerns about one of California’s treasures -- the whales that migrate off the coast every year. Reporter: Amanda Wernik, KCBX Most of the estimated 270, 000 janitors in California work in the private sector. A new study finds their median wages are well below what state law requires. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED With COVID-19 rates rising, California’s Director of Public Health is urging anyone over 50 years old to have a treatment plan in place in case they get infected. Reporter: Kate Wolffe, CapRadio California’s COVID sick pay law offers up to 2 weeks of paid leave for reasons related to COVID – but it’s expiring at the end of this month. Reporter: Carly Severn, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices