Republican Lawmakers Want to End Pandemic State of Emergency

Nearly two years into the pandemic, California is still under a state of emergency. And Republican state lawmakers are trying to change that. Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio Super Bowl 56 takes place this weekend at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. And while the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals do battle on the field, another battle is taking place in the community -- over rising homes prices, rent and gentrification. Guest: Erin Aubry Kaplan, Journalist and Writer With new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations falling fast in L.A. County, some outdoor mask restrictions may be lifted as soon as next week. But it may take awhile longer to lift restrictions on indoor masking. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC The state of California is suing electric car maker Tesla, alleging widespread racial discrimination and harassment at the company’s auto plant in Fremont. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED The California Board of State and Community Corrections met on Thursday to discuss programs funded by Prop 47, a ballot measure passed by California voters in 2014, that may have reduced recidivism. In addition to reducing penalties for certain crimes, Prop 47 also funded mental health services, substance abuse treatment and other programs. Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices