California Lawmakers Vow To Keep Electricity Affordable As PG&E Declares BankruptcyJanuary 29, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nadine SebaiGov. Gavin Newsom says he will work with the Legislature to ensure the state’s electric service is safe and reliable as the utility navigates Chapter 11 protection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Big Problem This Bankruptcy Won’t Solve For PG&EJanuary 29, 2019Pacific Gas & Electric made $1.7 billion in profits last year. So why has California’s largest utility filed for bankruptcy?
California's National Parks Returning To Normal OperationsJanuary 29, 2019(AP) — California's signature national parks are getting back to normal operations following the 35-day partial federal government shutdown.
Sacramento County To Pay Homeless People To Clean Debris From Camps Along American River ParkwayJanuary 29, 2019 | Nick MillerWorkers will put in 24 hours a week for 10 weeks, earning $12 an hour and also acquiring certificates that could help them transition into construction jobs.
Kamala Harris: Criminal Justice Reformer, Or Defender Of The Status Quo? The Record Is MixedJanuary 29, 2019 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California examined Harris’ record to see whether it supports the image she’s crafted as a prosecutor, one who stands up for progressive principles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health Treatment Tops Californians' Concerns Around Health Care, Poll FindsJanuary 29, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new poll found Californians are more worried about paying for health care than housing, but still want the Legislature to prioritize access to treatment for people with mental health problems.
Timeline: PG&E’s Road Towards BankruptcyJanuary 29, 2019 | Emily ZentnerPG&E, California’s largest utility company, announced Tuesday that it filed for bankruptcy protection. How did the utility get here?
PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire LawsuitsJanuary 29, 2019The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts.
Excessive Force, False Reports Detailed in Rio Vista Police Misconduct FilesJanuary 29, 2019An internal investigation found former Rio Vista police officer John Collondrez used excessive force on a hit-and-run suspect in 2017. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Regulators Clear Way For PG&E Bankruptcy FilingJanuary 28, 2019(AP) — California utility regulators on Monday removed a major hurdle to a planned bankruptcy filing by Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. at a raucous, last-minute meeting where protesters repeatedly denounced and spoke over members of the panel.
Homeless Attempt Cleanup To Stave Off Eviction From Vacant Lot On Stockton Blvd.January 28, 2019 | Bob MoffittHomeless people and advocates spent Monday picking up trash in an effort to halt eviction proceedings in Sacramento. They say more than 40 tent sites on a vacant lot along Stockton Boulevard near Fruitridge Road are in danger of being cleared.
Where Will The Next Sacramento Homeless Triage Shelters Be Located?January 28, 2019 | Bob MoffittEach of the eight city council members in Sacramento has been asked to identify possible sites for homeless triage shelters in their districts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareYour Brain On Exhaust: New Study Shows Pollution Could Increase Obesity Risk In KidsJanuary 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia kids living in traffic polluted areas may be at higher risk for obesity than those who grow up around clean air, according to new research from the University of Southern California.
Sacramento District Attorney To Delay Release Of Stephon Clark Shooting ReviewJanuary 28, 2019 | Nick MillerThe Sacramento District Attorney's Office announced Monday it will delay the release of its review of the shooting of Stephon Clark, saying it received supplemental investigative materials from the state office of the attorney general.
Stephon Clark’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against City Of Sacramento, Seeking More Than $20 Million In DamagesJanuary 28, 2019 | Nick MillerThe lawsuit accuses the officers of excessive, unreasonable force and other civil rights violations, but also claims the city did not give its officers proper instruction, such as how to engage in a pursuit of a suspect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insurance Claims From Deadly California Wildfires Top $11.4BJanuary 28, 2019(AP) — Insurance claims from California's deadly November 2018 wildfires have topped $11.4 billion, making the series of fires one of the most expensive in state history, officials said Monday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNorth Country Blue Previews First Full-Length AlbumJanuary 28, 2019 | Cody DrabbleNorth Country Blue is a bluegrass quartet of young women who met through the California Bluegrass Association youth programs. They’re releasing their debut album this weekend at The Side Door in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKicking Off Black History Month In California’s CapitalJanuary 28, 2019 | Bert JohnsonKick off Black History Month with an “A Taste of Africa” at the State Capitol. The event will focus on the role of Black Californians during the Gold Rush. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
This Paradise Couple’s Home Survived — But Their Insurer Dropped Them, AnywayJanuary 28, 2019 | Pauline BartoloneTom and Tamara Conry’s home in Paradise was barely touched by November’s Camp Fire. But their property insurer decided not to renew them after this month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Fills Downtown Oakland To Launch 2020 Presidential CampaignJanuary 27, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris launched her 2020 presidential campaign with a massive rally in downtown Oakland Sunday afternoon, branding herself as a “progressive prosecutor” who will fight “for the people.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
