Trump’s Overly Simplistic And False Claim On California’s WildfiresNovember 13, 2018 | Chris NicholsAs deadly wildfires forced more than a quarter million Californians to flee their homes, President Trump recently alleged the infernos are the result of nothing more than poor "forest management." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Journey Behind Publishing Marie Reynolds' Book Of Poetry 'Seaworthy'November 13, 2018A new book of poetry written by a Sacramento nurse who recently died from breast cancer has been released and will be celebrated with a reading. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
For Unsheltered In Sacramento, Poor Air Quality Difficult To EscapeNovember 12, 2018As smoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County continues to affect Sacramento air quality, the city’s unsheltered population is most at risk of long-term exposure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Despite Mass Shooting, California — With Tougher Gun Control — Has Lower Gun-Death Rate Than Most StatesNovember 12, 2018With another mass shooting in California, number 19 since 1984, the state leads the nation in most deaths from these kinds of violent killings — but only because it is by far the most populous state.
How To Help Victims Of The Camp WildfireNovember 12, 2018 | Kacey SycamoreThe Camp Fire in Butte County is the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history. Tens of thousands of people remain displaced. Here’s where you can donate to the victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Harrowing Escapes, Heartbreaking Loss In ParadiseNovember 12, 2018(AP) — In the days since a ferocious wildfire began tearing through this Butte County town, residents who stayed behind to try to save their property or managed to get back found cars incinerated and homes reduced to rubble.
Arts and Lifestyle‘Times Like These’ At California Stage In Sacramento Is At Once Wickedly Funny And Scary As HellNovember 12, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThe unusual show is about a pair of prominent actors in Berlin as the Nazis are seizing power. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Camp Wildfire Death Toll Rises To 42 — Making It The Deadliest Wildfire In California HistoryNovember 12, 2018Officials had no update Monday on the number of missing people, but said Sunday that 228 were still unaccounted for. "This is an unprecedented event," Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said.
EnvironmentCamp Wildfire Smoke Levels Reach ‘Emergency’ In Sacramento As City Distributes Free Masks At Fire StationsNovember 12, 2018 | Nick MillerThe city is also giving masks to unsheltered people and is urging everyone, especially seniors and young children, to stay indoors.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRevisiting ‘The Jaguar That Prowls Our Dreams’ By Mary MackeyNovember 12, 2018 | Cody DrabblePoet Mary Mackey will share works from her new collection at the South Natomas Library this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winds Again Fan Southern Californian Wildfire That Killed 2November 11, 2018(AP) — Strong Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California on Sunday, fanning a huge wildfire that has scorched a string of communities west of Los Angeles.
Gunman Who Killed 12 Died From Self-Inflicted GunshotNovember 11, 2018(AP) — An autopsy determined that the gunman who killed 12 people at a Southern California bar died from a self-inflicted gunshot, police said Saturday.
Six More Bodies Found In Camp Fire, Bringing Total Death Toll To 29November 11, 2018As relatives desperately searched shelters for missing loved ones on Sunday, crews searching the smoking ruins of Paradise and outlying areas found six more bodies, raising the death toll to 29, matching the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Democrat Rouda Wins House Race Over California's RohrabacherNovember 10, 2018Rohrabacher, 71, was defeated by real estate executive Harley Rouda, 56, a Republican-turned-Democrat who pilloried the congressman for his skepticism over climate change and depicted him as an out-of-touch abettor in Washington gridlock.
Butte County Sheriff: 23 Confirmed Dead In Camp FireNovember 10, 2018Cal Fire says there is no imminent threat to the city of Oroville, but residents should remain vigilant as strong winds were expected Saturday night into Sunday.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov.-Elect Gavin Newsom Repeats Call To Ban High-Capacity Gun MagazinesNovember 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsSuspected Thousand Oaks shooter used ‘extended’ magazine, according to local law enforcement.
State GovernmentNewsom: NRA Must Be ‘Held To Account’ For Thousand Oaks ShootingNovember 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov.-elect Gavin Newsom delayed a planned announcement on his transition to California’s top office Wednesday after Tuesday night’s mass shooting in Thousand Oaks.
State GovernmentNewsom Names Experienced Women As Top Two Staffers In New AdministrationNovember 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerGovernor-elect Gavin Newsom has named a longtime senior Hillary Clinton aide and a former California budget director to the top two positions in his incoming administration.
Neighbors Help Neighbors As Camp Fire Torches Butte CountyNovember 9, 2018 | Bob MoffittThrough the smoke and flames, tales have emerged of people helping each other in extraordinary ways.
Keys To The HouseSo What The Heck Just Happened?November 9, 2018The Keys to the House are now held by the Democrats. But here in California, four of the state’s battleground congressional races remain too close to call. On this episode: What happened in Tuesday’s midterms, why did it happen, and what comes next? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.