Camp Fire Victims Living In RVs Ordered To Leave PropertiesFebruary 5, 2019(AP) — Hundreds of Paradise residents who lost their homes in the Camp Fire and have been living in RVs on their burned-out lots are being ordered off of their properties.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezChewing The Fat Before Bacon Fest 8: Has The #MeToo Movement Changed The Restaurant Industry One Year Later?February 5, 2019BaconFest 2019 will feature an all female panel of judges at the 8th Annual Chef’s Challenge. A panel of guests from the food scene discusses equity, inclusivity, and the whether the #MeToo movement changed the industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamA New Solution To The Student Housing Crisis: Retiree Roommates?February 5, 2019College students have been hit hard by California’s housing crisis, struggling to find affordable digs near campuses that in many cases are located in the state’s priciest markets. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In The Shadow Of The Wall, Trump Will Deliver The State Of The UnionFebruary 5, 2019The border wall fight has swamped all else on President Trump's agenda for weeks. Tuesday night's address could be a chance for him to reset the conversation. But will it?
California Legislators Partner With Gabrielle Giffords To Form A Gun Violence Working GroupFebruary 4, 2019 | Nadine SebaiFormer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was at the state Capitol on Monday, where she joined Democratic lawmakers in announcing what they call a gun violence working group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin, Sacramento Counties To Receive Federal, State Funding To House HomelessFebruary 4, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $19 million to Sacramento and $4.3 million to San Joaquin in what’s called the Continuum of Care Program to end homelessness.
Mistrial Against White Nationalist Over Capitol Melee ChargeFebruary 4, 2019(AP) — Jurors have deadlocked on whether to convict the only white supremacist charged in a 2016 melee at the California state Capitol that injured at least 14 people.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Wage New Battle With Dialysis IndustryFebruary 4, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA yearslong debate about dialysis company profits continues with a new bill that’s already drawing opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Electric Scooters Coming To Sacramento This WeekFebruary 4, 2019 | Nick MillerJump, the Uber-owned company responsible for the bright-red electric bikes on streets throughout the region, plans to debut 50 e-scooters by Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Snow, Winds Prompt Warnings In Sierra Nevada MountainsFebruary 4, 2019(AP) — Intense snowfall and powerful winds are in the forecast for the Sierra Nevada today. Authorities issued blizzard and avalanche warnings on Sunday and expect more snow to come in the next two days.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFighting Against OblivionFebruary 4, 2019 | Bert JohnsonThe Nisenan language all but disappeared in the twentieth century after federal efforts to erase it. But the Maidu Indépendant Theater is using music and dance to teach young people their ancestral language and connect them with their heritage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento County Partners With UC Davis Health To Serve Medi-Cal EnrolleesFebruary 4, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento County just approved a new partnership with UC Davis Health to expand access to provide primary care, behavioral health and specialty care services through the County Health Center for low income patients. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can A New Law Reduce Police Shootings? California Lawmakers Will Soon Put That Question To The TestFebruary 3, 2019Civil rights advocates and law enforcement lobbyists have been negotiating behind the scenes with key lawmakers, and legislation is expected to take shape soon. It will likely spur an emotional debate in the state Capitol.
Cheer For The Rams, But In California High Schools, Even Football Powerhouses Are Losing KidsFebruary 3, 2019Even football powerhouse states have seen significant declines in high-school football participation.
Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early SpringFebruary 2, 2019Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is upon us.
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Compete To Spurn Establishment CashFebruary 2, 2019All of the party's announced presidential candidates say they don't want money from corporate PACs. But they wouldn't have gotten much from those PACs anyway.
PG&E Spent Most For 2018 LobbyingFebruary 1, 2019Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. spent nearly $10 million on California lobbying efforts in the year before the utility giant declared bankruptcy, spending more than any other entity seeking to influence California government in 2018.
After Complaints About Treatment Of Homeless People, Sacramento To Allow Public On City Hall Grounds OvernightFebruary 1, 2019 | Bob MoffittComplaints by homeless advocates — and an apology from the mayor — have led to a city proposal that would allow people to sit or lie down outside Sacramento City Hall overnight, but not during business hours.
The ‘Ghost’ Is Toast: Demolition Begins On Elk Grove’s Unfinished ‘Ghost Mall’ To Make Way For CasinoFebruary 1, 2019 | Bob MoffittElk Grove's unfinished "Ghost Mall" stood as a symbol of the Great Recession for more than a decade. But, the mall will stand no longer. It's being demolished to make way for a casino.
Food and SustainabilityRosé Still On Winemakers Minds All Day As Industry Converged On Annual ‘Symposium’ Wine Convention In SacramentoFebruary 1, 2019 | Julia MitricWinemakers and grape growers flocked to downtown Sacramento this week for an international wine expo, where many want to hop on the California rosé bandwagon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.