Joshua Tree National Park Will Close After Visitor Damage During Government ShutdownJanuary 8, 2019Joshua Tree National Park is only the latest park to shutter in the face of diminished service and supervision.
Health CareNewsom Moves To Bring Down Drug Costs, Expand Affordable CoverageJanuary 8, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaChanges in drug price negotiations could bring down costs for Medi-Cal enrollees if Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with a proposal released Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Questions Do You Have About Camp Fire Recovery? North State Public Radio Wants To KnowJanuary 8, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreNorth State Public Radio, the NPR affiliate near Paradise, is turning to the public to learn what information the community needs most as the recovery continues. You can help by asking a question or spreading the word.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Businesses To Offer E-ReceiptsJanuary 8, 2019California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under legislation proposed on Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amid Partial Shutdown, Trump Pushes For Wall, Says There's A 'Crisis Of The Heart' At The BorderJanuary 8, 2019Addressing the nation from the Oval Office for the first time, Trump argued for funding on security and humanitarian grounds as he sought to put pressure on newly empowered Democrats amid an extended partial government shutdown.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFormer Governors Schwarzenegger And Davis Reflect On Challenges Facing CaliforniaJanuary 8, 2019Former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis reflect on the challenges facing California when they held office and today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJudging Newsom’s PlatformJanuary 8, 2019Advocates for early childhood development, housing policy and the LGBTQ community join us to give their reactions to Gov. Gavin Newsom's campaign promises and share what they hope to see from his administration. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘America Needs California’: Gavin Newsom Promises ‘Bold’ Approach During Inauguration As GovernorJanuary 8, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe state’s 40th governor vowed to be a prudent steward of taxpayer dollars while pushing to fulfill sweeping campaign promises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Gavin Newsom Becomes Governor, How He Could Shape California’s Future—Issue By IssueJanuary 7, 2019Now that California voters have given Gavin Newsom the job he has sought for eight years, he is about to discover that winning was the easy part.
Lodi Animal Shelter Out Of Space, In Part Due To WildfiresJanuary 7, 2019 | Rich IbarraOfficials with the shelter say the recent wildfires have worsened the situation, leaving many animals without a home and affecting adoptions in Lodi.
Gov. Sisolak Touts Nevada's Diverse Leaders As He Takes OathJanuary 7, 2019Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak offered a glimpse of his progressive agenda Monday in an emotional inaugural address celebrating the diversity of the state's new leadership, including the first U.S. legislature where women make up the majority.
State GovernmentSchwarzenegger On Gavin Newsom: ‘The Key Thing Is That He Governs For The People’January 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerAmong those on hand for the swearing in of Gov. Gavin Newsom was Arnold Schwarzenegger. CapRadio's Ben Adler caught up with the former California governor and actor after Newsom's speech. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Storm Drops Several Trees In Sacramento And Knocks Out Power To 190,000January 7, 2019 | Bob MoffittHigh winds and heavy rains took out dozens of trees and limbs in Sacramento Sunday and Monday, with the the city receiving 160 calls for tree service. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fact-checking California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Inauguration SpeechJanuary 7, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his inaugural address, California Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed California’s rents are rising, its wages are stagnant, and described homelessness in the state as an "epidemic." PolitiFact California fact-checked these statements. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘One House For One California’: Governor Gavin Newsom Talks Growth, Unification At Inauguration SpeechJanuary 7, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAt his speech outside the Capitol Monday, new California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised wider access to child care, housing, health care and employment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCount Finds Sharp Drop In Monarch Butterflies In CaliforniaJanuary 7, 2019(AP) — Researchers with an environmental group have labeled as "disturbingly low" the number of western monarch butterflies that migrate along the California coast.
Transcript: Hear Gov. Gavin Newsom's Inauguration SpeechJanuary 7, 2019Gavin Newsom was sworn in as California's 40th governor on Monday. Read his full speech from the inauguration ceremony here. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPassing The Torch, California Gov. Jerry Brown Tells Newsom, 'Don't Screw It Up'January 7, 2019Democrat Gavin Newsom is sworn in as California's new governor Monday, taking the torch from four-term Gov. Jerry Brown.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGauging Gavin: Political Commentators Look Ahead To California’s Next GovernorJanuary 7, 2019We'll hear from a variety of people who have worked with or covered incoming Gov. Gavin Newsom through the years, including Lisa Dickey, co-author of his 2013 book, "Citizenville." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Photos: Gavin Newsom Celebrates Inauguration With Wildfire Benefit ConcertJanuary 7, 2019 | Andrew NixonGov.-elect Gavin Newsom wrapped up his pre-inauguration festivities Sunday night with a concert held at Golden 1 Center to benefit the victims of California's wildfires. The show featured artists including Pitbull, Common and more.