State GovernmentHandshakes And Kind Words From Trump, Brown And Newsom, Touring Wildfire DamageNovember 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerPresident Donald Trump has toured the damage from the most devastating wildfire in California history with two of his most vocal critics: Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Than 1,000 Reported Missing, At Least 71 Dead In Camp Wildfire's WakeNovember 16, 2018(AP) — With 71 people confirmed dead in the Northern California wildfire, authorities Friday tried to winnow down a slapped-together list of the missing more than 1,000 names long, hoping many of them got out safely in the chaos over a week ago.
Health CareAs Doctor Debate With NRA Flares, New Study Sheds Light On California Background Check PolicyNovember 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAbout a quarter of all civilian-owned firearms in California were purchased without a background check, according to a new report out of UC Davis. It’s the latest in a body of scientific research that has angered gun rights advocates.
Arts and LifestyleAll-Star Local Lineup Gives Life To Sacramento Theatre Company's 'Steel Magnolias'November 16, 2018 | Jeff HudsonCritic Jeff Hudson says the Sacramento Theatre Company's production of the original theatrical script of “Steel Magnolias” holds up better than the more commercial 1989 Hollywood film.
'What Took A Lifetime To Accumulate ... Was Incinerated In Minutes'November 16, 2018For those who have survived the deadly fires in Northern and Southern California, the escape was just the beginning. Now they face the daunting task of rebuilding the lives they made.
Examining Jerry Brown’s Veto Of California Wildfire Legislation And The Criticism Of ItNovember 16, 2018 | Chris NicholsAs deadly wildfires burned across California, a flurry of social media and blog posts called into question Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of a wildfire management bill two years ago.
Now Living Side By Side, Camp Fire Evacuees And Homeless Chico Residents Receive AidNovember 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittIt's been a week since the Camp Fire displaced 52,000 people in Butte County. Many of the people who got out ahead of the fire now find themselves in Chico living next to people who were already homeless. Now both groups are being helped. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Poor Air Likely Affecting Businesses, New Plans For Tallest Building, Sacramento Nixes Verizon Kiosks, Pot Shop Owners Look To Expand In El Dorado CountyNovember 16, 2018 | Steve MilneRestaurants, shops and other retailers will likely see a drop in business this week as people stay home to avoid breathing smokey air from the Camp Fire. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has more on that story and other business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamCalifornia’s Big City Mayors Say More Political Will Needed To Solve Homeless CrisisNovember 16, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe California Dream project hosted a conversation with the mayors of four of California's largest cities about our crisis in homelessness and housing. Leaders say a $2 billion statewide measure to pay for homeless housing could be part of solution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrat Porter Flips GOP House Seat In Southern CaliforniaNovember 15, 2018(AP) — Democrat Katie Porter captured a Republican-held U.S. House seat Thursday in the heart of what once was Southern California's Reagan country, extending a rout of the state's GOP House delegation that might not be over.
There Are Now 631 Names On The 'Dynamic List' Of Those Unaccounted For After The Camp Wildfire, Sheriff SaysNovember 15, 2018The Nov. 8 fire killed 63 people, destroyed 9,700 homes and displaced 52,000 people in the town of Paradise.
President Trump To Visit California Saturday To Meet With Wildfire VictimsNovember 15, 2018(AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to California on Saturday to meet with victims of the deadly wildfires that have scorched the state.
Health CareConfused About Whether Or Not To Wear A Breathing Mask? You're Not AloneNovember 15, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaSmoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County continues to linger over Sacramento, but there's been debate about free breathing masks being given out by the city. Experts say they won’t be harmful to most people, but aren’t necessary, either. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here's What It Takes To Get A Cal Fire Tanker In The AirNovember 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittFor all of the work they do on the ground, firefighters often can use a little help from water and retardant drops from the sky. Though pilots get much of the credit, there are many other people who work to get firefighting planes in the air. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ferocious Fires Spark Concern Over Major Health ConsequencesNovember 15, 2018Smoke masks. Eye drops. No outdoor exercise. This is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state, but experts say an increase in serious health problems may be almost inevitable for vulnerable residents.
After The Fire, The Town Of Paradise Lies In An Ashy QuietNovember 15, 2018Mayor Jody Jones estimates 90 percent of the residential structures were destroyed in California's Camp Fire. Crews search for those who may have perished in neighborhoods now marked by silence.
EnvironmentShould California Deliberately Set Its Forests On Fire? Some Experts Say Prescribed Burns Could Prevent Disaster.November 15, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroEvery time a wildfire sparks somewhere in California, the same questions come up: Was it preventable and, if so, how? There’s a potential solution already in practice, on the small-scale, in Lake Tahoe. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Picks Top Aide For California High Court VacancyNovember 15, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown nominated Joshua Groban, 45, of Los Angeles, who has overseen Brown's appointment of about 600 judges since 2011. Brown said the appointments have been praised as the most diverse in state history.
After Losing Home In Wildfire, High School Runner Gets 2nd Chance At State ChampionshipNovember 15, 2018Gabe Price, a 17-year-old senior at Paradise High School in California, almost missed out on qualifying for the state championships. Then fellow runners at a neighboring high school stepped up to help him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz With Gary VercelliNovember 15, 2018For this week’s Sound Advice, CapRadio jazz music director Gary Vercelli previews new releases from Benny Green, Harold Mabern, Yellowjackets, Doug Webb, and Miki Yamanaka. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
