California DreamA California Farmer Goes In Search Of A SuccessorApril 24, 2019 | Julia MitricThe average age of a California farmer is 59. Who will grow our food when today’s farmers retire? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamWhen Finding Work Is A Necessity, And Nearly ImpossibleApril 24, 2019As the cost of living increases in California, many seniors are desperate to keep working. But jobs can be tough to come by.
California DreamAn Actor Finds A Second Career As A ProfessorApril 24, 2019The number of California seniors working into old age is rising. Many of them keep working because they love what they do.
California DreamA Senior On The Streets, With Little Chance Of A HomeApril 24, 2019In parts of California, seniors are the fastest growing part of the homeless population.
California DreamFighting Loneliness As A LGBT Senior In CaliforniaApril 24, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaOlder LGBT adults are more likely to be single and childless than heterosexual seniors. Advocates say more needs to be done for this group to help stave off loneliness. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamLiving The Dream, With The Help Of A Home And A PensionApril 24, 2019For middle-class seniors who bought their homes decades ago, the California dream remains well within reach.
California DreamA Retired California Chef Builds Community Through His Volunteer CookingApril 24, 2019Volunteering is valuable for seniors and the organizations they work with. So why aren't there more senior volunteers?
California DreamA California Couple Plans A New Home, In The BackyardApril 24, 2019You’ve heard of NIMBYs and YIMBYs. Now meet the PIMBYs, the "Parents in my Backyard."
Kelli Tennant, Who Has Accused Sacramento Kings Coach Luke Walton Of Sexual Assault, Speaks Out For First TimeApril 23, 2019 | Sami Soto | Nick Miller | Scott RoddShe detailed the alleged 2014 attack during a press conference on Tuesday. Walton’s attorney says her claims are “baseless.” Several women’s advocacy groups are calling for the Kings to suspend their newly hired coach while investigating.
California Governor Seeks Explanation For High Gas PricesApril 23, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the California Energy Commission on Tuesday for an analysis of the state's gas prices by May 15.
There’s A Buzz In The Air: Mosquito Awareness Week Reminds Californians To Take Precautions Against West Nile VirusApril 23, 2019 | Rich IbarraThis year the state has seen 125 percent of normal rainfall, which means ideal conditions for mosquito breeding.
Tuolumne County Homeowners See Flood Of Insurance Cancellations Due To Fire RiskApril 23, 2019 | Rich IbarraJudy Austin, president of the Tuolumne County Association of Realtors, says a large number of residents are seeing their insurance canceled while others are paying much higher prices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Committee Advances Law Enforcement-Backed Use Of Force Bill — But Links It To Its RivalApril 23, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bill’s author and law enforcement groups also agreed to remove a provision strongly opposed by civil rights and social justice groups that would have left the state’s existing use of force standard in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Oakland A’s President On New Downtown Ballpark, Sacramento MLS, River Cats Break-up And MoreApril 23, 2019 | Ben AdlerFor the second straight year, the Oakland A’s are asking for special treatment from California lawmakers to streamline construction of a new ballpark on the city’s downtown waterfront. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Seeks Higher Rates, Citing Wildfire RisksApril 23, 2019(AP) — PG&E is asking state regulators for another increase in rates and profits, saying it's needed for wildfire safety and to attract investment as the utility goes through bankruptcy.
New Kings Coach Luke Walton Sued For Alleged Sexual AssaultApril 23, 2019Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court Monday alleging that Kings coach Luke Walton assaulted her in a hotel room in Santa Monica during his time as an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Art History Professor Traces Medieval Armenian Manuscript 'From Genocide To Justice'April 23, 2019 | Cody DrabbleProf. Heghnar Zeitlian Watenpaugh discusses her book “The Missing Pages: The Modern Life of a Medieval Manuscript, from Genocide to Justice” before Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day on April 24. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDissect Podcast Launches New Season Examining ‘Flower Boy’ By Tyler, The CreatorApril 23, 2019 | Cody DrabbleDissect podcast host Cole Cuchna previews his new season analyzing the life and music of Tyler, The Creator. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIt's Festival Season! One California Lawmaker Wants To Reduce Plastic Waste By Allowing Reusable Cups And Plates.April 22, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCurrent law prohibits the use of reusable foodware like cups, plates and forks at temporary events, because they must be cleaned at approved facilities. A new bill could change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCivil Rights Groups On Opposite Sides Of California Charter School DebateApril 22, 2019 | Scott RoddLegislation that would limit charter schools and increase oversight in California has sparked a debate between the NAACP and the National Action Network. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
