Plan To Create Special Pot Banks Moves Forward In CaliforniaMay 21, 2019Shut out of the traditional banking system by federal laws, the country's largest legal marijuana market in California could benefit if the state approves a measure creating a special class of banks to handle pot money.
Arts and LifestyleCapital Stage’s ‘The Other Place’ Is An Absorbing Mind GameMay 21, 2019 | Jeff HudsonIt almost resembles a whodunnit, because each character presents a slightly different version of what’s really going on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail MoneyMay 21, 2019California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAs Riverside Becomes First California County To Allow Vendors To Sell Home-Cooked Meals, Other Counties Wait And SeeMay 21, 2019 | Julia MitricA law legalizing "micro-enterprise kitchens" in California went into effect in January, but counties must opt-in. Starting in June, home cooks in Riverside will be able to apply for a permit to sell up to 60 home-cooked meals a week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The Bottle: A Napa Comedy, Recent Rain And A Wine Competition PreviewMay 21, 2019 | Cody DrabbleWine expert Rick Kushman talks about a new Netflix comedy set in California wine country. He’ll also discuss the judging process for the state fair commercial wine competition, and how late rain could affect the region’s wine grapes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFolsom Lake Symphony Dons A Cape And Mask For 'Heroes And Villains' ConcertMay 21, 2019 | Cody DrabbleMaestro Peter Jaffe returns to Insight with a preview of the Folsom Lake Symphony’s “Heroes and Villains” concert, featuring music from James Bond, Star Wars, Superman, Batman and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaGavin Newsom Turns To Obamacare Playbook To Reach Hard To Insure And Hard To CountMay 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaWith potentially more than $100 million in funding at stake, California is trying out some unusual strategies to encourage hard-to-count populations to participate in the census and exploring ways to link them with other public outreach efforts.
California Schools Haven’t Fully Embraced Laws Protecting LGBTQ Kids, Study ShowsMay 19, 2019California has adopted laws intended to prevent bullying, strengthen suicide prevention and cultivate inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ students in public schools. But school districts are implementing these new laws inconsistently.
Despite Sharp Growth In Electric Cars, Vehicle Emissions Keep RisingMay 19, 2019Unless the emissions trend is reversed in California, the state could stall on its route to clean air and achieving highly ambitious climate goals.
Weakling Or Bully? The Battle Over The CEQA, The State’s Iconic Environmental LawMay 18, 2019As CEQA is increasingly blamed for the state’s housing shortage, environmentalists are fighting back—especially when it comes to commercial projects.
New Life For Gold Sox: Yuba Sutter Community Bets Former Local Baseball Player Can Return Team To Glory Of Its HeydayMay 17, 2019 | Bob MoffittA summer league team that’s been a fixture in the region folded last year, but it has been brought back to life, in part by the family that ran the team during its heyday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands Of Central Valley Jobs At Stake? Economist Says It’s Too Early To Tell With Latest California High-Speed Rail Setback.May 17, 2019 | Chris NicholsThe Trump administration announced this week it is taking away $1 billion from the project.
Judge Orders AG To Release Pre-2019 Police Misconduct FilesMay 17, 2019(AP) — A San Francisco judge has ordered California's attorney general to release police misconduct records predating Jan. 1, when new transparency legislation took effect.
Sacramento City Teachers Union Postpones Planned One-Day StrikeMay 17, 2019The union cited a state fiscal audit, an independent arbitrator ruling on salaries and the involvement of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as positive developments in calling off the May 22 strike.
State GovernmentIn Housing, Privacy And More, A Capitol Lightning Round Nixes Controversial BillsMay 17, 2019California lawmakers shelved several contentious proposals as they culled hundreds of bills in a fast-and-furious annual ritual.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Hottest Housing Bill Was Just Unexpectedly Shelved. Here's What You Need To KnowMay 17, 2019The sudden demise of the year’s most controversial state housing bill was celebrated by some and bemoaned by others. But very few—supporters, opponents, and even the author himself—can claim to have seen this coming.
Nevada Reaches Tentative Settlement In Wildfire LawsuitMay 17, 2019(AP) — The state of Nevada has reached a tentative settlement in an $80 million lawsuit filed by dozens of homeowners and insurance companies alleging negligence in a fire that destroyed 24 homes in 2016.
State GovernmentReport: Gas Price Hike Could Be Due To ManipulationMay 17, 2019(AP) — California's rising gas prices could be due to "possible market manipulation" by some well-known gas retailers, according to a memo to Gov. Gavin Newsom from the California Energy Commission.
Business Journal: Landlord Sues Coworking Space; El Dorado Hills Costco On Hold; Saha Float Spa Coming To MidtownMay 17, 2019 | Steve MilneA new float spa is set to open in midtown Sacramento later this year. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has that story, plus details on stalled plans for a Costco store in El Dorado Hills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaHealth Care Plans For Undocumented Californians May Be Scaled BackMay 16, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers could be scaling back proposals to expand Medi-Cal coverage to all Californians regardless of immigration status, after a Senate budget subcommittee approved funding for only undocumented young adults and seniors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
