Deal Reached to Restore Paid Sick Leave in California

A lot of people have had to call out sick from work this winter. Either they had COVID-19, or their kid had it. Now, under a new deal brokered with Governor Gavin Newsom, California workers may get retroactive sick leave for the time they had to take off.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED  20 states started this year off with a new increase in their minimum wage, including California. A new study finds those wage hikes can help low-income renters avoid eviction.  Reporter: David Wagner, KPCC In downtown Sacramento the restored Sutter Fort is a hot spot for elementary school field trips. People in pioneer costumes. Exhibits of colonial era tools. The fort helped shape California as we know it - but at great cost to Indigenous people.  Reporter: Pauline Bartolone, CapRadio  Along the rugged coast of Mendocino County, groves of towering old growth redwoods were once the hunting and fishing grounds of indigenous tribes. Until European settlers and loggers arrived. Now, one of those forests is being returned to its Native inhabitants. Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED  Renters in Los Angeles County are getting extra protections to stay in their homes. The county is extending its moratorium on evictions for tenants who can’t pay their rent because of the pandemic.  Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The California Report House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection. The announcement ends speculation Pelosi might retire. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices