Ad Wrongly Implies Marshall Tuck Is ‘Backed’ By Betsy DeVosNovember 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsAn attack ad in the race to be California’s next schools chief strongly suggests candidate Marshall Tuck is "backed" by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, a polarizing Trump administration appointee. Is it true?
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPersonal Battle With Cancer Inspires Work Of Artist Mya LouwNovember 5, 2018Painter Mya Louw talks about how her personal battle with breast cancer inspired her latest works and charity auctions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPoet Rae Gouirand Shares Selections From Two New CollectionsNovember 5, 2018Poet and UC Davis Professor Rae Gouirand shares selections from her two new collections of poems. She's hosting a release party for the collections on Thursday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom, John Cox Make Closing Arguments In California Governor’s RaceNovember 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerRepublican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom have been barnstorming the state for much of the past week — often joining candidates in California’s competitive congressional races that could decide control of the House of Representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why Is California’s Rent Control Initiative Tanking So Badly?November 4, 2018Proposition 10, a California initiative to allow more rent control, appears to be failing overwhelmingly, and its sponsors are already talking about trying again in 2020.
State GovernmentSingle Race May Tip Power Balance In California LegislatureNovember 3, 2018(AP) — Whether Democrats win a veto-proof supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature will likely come down to a sprawling state Senate district west of Fresno that looks on paper like it should be a lock for the party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Big-Name Guests Stump In Swing Nevada With Rosen, HellerNovember 3, 2018(AP) — Democrat Jacky Rosen and Republican Dean Heller made a final push on opposite ends of Nevada Friday to mobilize voters on the last day of early voting in their razor-thin contest for U.S. Senate
Wildfire Risk A Key Issue In California Insurance Commissioner RaceNovember 2, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroVoters have the opportunity to elect a new insurance commissioner in the upcoming election. The position has broad implications because of the amplified risk of wildfires from warming temperatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Should You Raise The Local Sales Tax? Voters In These Five Sacramento Area Cities And Counties Will Decide This Election.November 2, 2018 | Bob MoffittThere are five sales tax measures before voters in the Sacramento region this election.
The Election Goes O.C.: Control Of The House Could Come Down To Orange CountyNovember 2, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally LongeneckerA look at the hotly contested Southern California congressional races that could decide which party takes a majority in the House of Representatives.
California Voter Registration Hits Record Ahead Of MidtermsNovember 2, 2018Nearly four in five eligible Californians is registered to vote, the largest share of the eligible population heading into a gubernatorial election in almost 70 years, according to the office.
Data Exclusive: With California School Bonds, The Rich Get Richer And The Poor, Not So MuchNovember 2, 2018Schools in California’s wealthier communities have been reaping far more local bond money than poorer districts over the past two decades, a CALmatters analysis has found.
Veterans Who Want To Be Farmers In Northern California Get Support From VANovember 2, 2018 | Julia MitricVeterans who want to work in agriculture need training and experience. A recent step by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could make it easier for vets to take part in a farmer apprenticeship program based in Winters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamThe New Normal In California’s Direct Democracy Process: Ballot Measures As LeverageNovember 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerA 2014 state law opened up California’s direct democracy process to negotiations with the governor and Legislature. In doing so, it created a powerful new tool for interest groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTre Burt Debuts 'Caught It From The Rye' Live In StudioNovember 2, 2018 | Cody DrabbleBlues folk artist Tre Burt performs live in studio with new music from his debut full-length album “Caught It From The Rye.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArtists Explore Undocumented Experience In “THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU” At Axis GalleryNovember 2, 2018 | Cody DrabbleArt curator Aida Lizalde and artist Rob Fatal discuss a new exhibition “THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU” at Axis Gallery, which explores the hidden violence and colonialism of Thanksgiving and the undocumented experience. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCelebrating Life On The Day Of The DeadNovember 2, 2018 | Bert JohnsonThe Sacramento History Museum and Sol Collective team up to present their annual Souls of the City Festival on Nov. 3. The event brings the ancient Día de los Muertos festival to life with live performances, face painting, altars and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor's Race And Keys To The HouseNovember 2, 2018Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler tells us about what the two candidates for governor have to say in the final days of their campaign. We also preview the new episode of Keys to the House. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: US Foods Coming To Sacramento's McClellan Park, Hyatt Submits Plans For Natomas Hotel, City Pushing For More Child Care OptionsNovember 2, 2018 | Steve MilneUS Food's announcement this week that it plans to build a distribution facility in Sacramento was a long time in coming. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd explains why the project was delayed, plus news about Hyatt in Natomas. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCandidates For California’s Top Schools Chief Disagree On Using Funds To Give Teachers Pay RaisesNovember 1, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe two candidates for California’s state schools chief has received a significant amount of campaign contributions — over $50 million. As Election Day approaches, candidates show differences in how to deal with teacher pay raises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
