Tiny Homes For Homeless Get The Go-Ahead In The Wake of California's Worst WildfireFebruary 18, 2019California's deadliest wildfire worsened an already bad housing crisis in rural Butte County. But the fire has jump-started a local effort to build a tiny home community for area homeless.
What Could Be Worse Than The Next Big Fire? The Next Big Fire Caused By PG&EFebruary 17, 2019Customers will likely pay more and victims will get less should PG&E be liable for another major wildfire while the company is in bankruptcy.
California’s Supreme Court Has Thrown Cities—And Citizens—Into Chaos Over Local TaxesFebruary 17, 2019San Francisco, Oakland, and Fresno are getting sued—all because the California Supreme Court has yet to answer a simple question: How many votes does it take for a new tax to become law?
Should California Buy Disaster Insurance?February 16, 2019Napa Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Treasurer Fiona Ma say it’s time to look at purchasing disaster insurance for the state.
Hunger Strike Ends At Yuba County Jail, Sheriff Calls Claims Of Inmate Mistreatment ‘Misleading’February 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittSupporters said the immigration detainees who had been on a hunger strike at the Yuba County Jail would end it this weekend. They ended it early after voicing their claims of mistreatment to sheriff staff.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom Calls For ‘Master Plan On Aging’ In CaliforniaFebruary 15, 2019 | Chris NicholsAdvocates for seniors say the state doesn’t need new programs, but instead must make existing ones work together more effectively. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion AllegationsFebruary 15, 2019An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.
Gavin Newsom Talks With Students Displaced After The Camp Fire, Discusses Emergency Spending For Communities Impacted By WildfiresFebruary 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the area burned by the Camp Fire on Thursday, announcing a state contribution of about $31.3 million to replace lost property tax revenues for seven California counties.
Health CareSome Rural California Hospitals Will Try To Prevent Overdoses With Opioid Treatment In The ERFebruary 15, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.
CapRadio ReadsJohn Lescroart - The Rule Of LawFebruary 15, 2019In John Lescroart’s novel “The Rule of Law,” a coyote who was smuggling immigrants into the U.S. is mysteriously murdered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government'Donald Trump, We’ll See You In Court': Newsom Says California Will Sue Over Border Emergency DeclarationFebruary 15, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state would challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a southern border wall, hinting at a multi-state lawsuit against the administration.
California Expected To Sue Trump Administration Over Emergency DeclarationFebruary 15, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are expected to announce that the state will sue the Trump Administration over the president's declaration of a national emergency to secure funds for the border wall. Watch live here.
Risk Of Flooding, Mudslides Remains After California StormFebruary 15, 2019A powerful winter storm has closed Interstate 80 in the Sierras and caused flood and mudslide concerns throughout the state.
Business Journal: Cryotherapy In East Sacramento, Elks Tower Card Room Licensing, New Downtown Rooftop BarFebruary 15, 2019 | Steve MilneA cryotherapy clinic is coming to East Sacramento, state officials deny a card room license for Elks Tower and a rooftop bar and restaurant may soon be opening near Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd has the details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Declares National Emergency To Help Fund Southern Border WallFebruary 15, 2019Watch live as President Trump is expected to declare a national emergency from the White House Rose Garden at 7:30 a.m. PT.
TRUE: ‘More Than A Million Californians’ Don’t Have Clean Drinking Water … It Could Be HigherFebruary 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his State of the State Address, Newsom called California’s safe drinking water crisis "a moral disgrace and a medical emergency." Is the problem widespread? PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the claim.
State GovernmentNo, Gavin Newsom Didn’t Just Kill California’s High-Speed Rail ProjectFebruary 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom’s remarks on state’s embattled high-speed rail project in his State of the State address this week seemed to perplex supporters and opponents alike. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Happens When The Next Big Wildfire Hits?February 14, 2019As political pressure mounts with every disaster, California is scrambling to prepare for the coming fire season, from firefighting to utilities to the law.
EnvironmentThe World’s Largest Rivers Often Float Above California. They Bring Rain, Flooding, And Blizzards.February 14, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroThe storms are what's known as an atmospheric river, sometimes called a Pineapple Express, and can drop inches of rain at low elevations and feet of snow in the Sierra. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Amendment Group Sues State AG Over Withholding Police RecordsFebruary 14, 2019A Bay Area-based First Amendment group is suing the California attorney general and Department of Justice, looking to force the release of law enforcement misconduct and shooting information unsealed by a new state law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
