Workers Compensation Reform Governor Jerry
Brown signed a widely supported bill Tuesday that
many believe will change California's workers' compensation law to
better protect small business owners and injured workers. The
changes are also expected to save California businesses $1 billion
next year. But opponents of the workers' compensation reform
say the Governor and lawmakers' characterization of the changes as
good-for-all-sides is wrong and business is being favored over
injured workers. We'll speak with Christine
Baker, Director of California's Department of Industrial Relations,
and Brad Chalk, Legislative Chair for California Applicants'
Attorneys Association.
Safe Ground Safe
Ground's failed attempt to establish a city-sanctioned homeless
campground to shelter some of the 1,200 homeless men,
women, and children living on area streets and along the American
River is evolving into a new solution. The organization of
advocates for a homeless-run community is now proposing a
village of small wooden homes and will be exhibiting a
prototype of the proposed dwelling in Cesar Chavez Plaza
Wednesday. Find information about the candidates forum
on homelessness HERE.
Olive Oil Did you know that UC Davis has an
"Olive
Center?" And based on recent studies, researchers from the
center say restaurant and food service providers should improve
their quality-control protocols for olive oil - specifically for
sensory standards. Executive Director Dan Flynn will bring us
an olive oil taste test, discuss the research and the 5 myths about
olive oil.
Jeff Alkire September's Final Friday at
Beatnik Studios features world class jazz with alto saxist Jeff Alkire
and members of the Capital Jazz project. Jeff visits our
studio to share some favorite tracks from "Song Byrds Like To Fly"
and "All the Things You Are". The Beatnik's Co-owner, Lindsey
Calmettes also talks about "Final Fridays" becoming the
soiree place to be for quality art and music, plus food trucks, and
worthwhile non-profits running the wine and beer bar.