Senate Candidates Dianne Feinstein And Kevin De Leon Share The Stage In San FranciscoOctober 17, 2018 | Nadine SebaiCalifornia's candidates for U.S. Senate spoke on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in a conversation organized by the Public Policy Institute of California in San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
County Supervisors Reject Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones’ Plan To Change Oversight Of His DepartmentOctober 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittAn effort by Jones to obstruct and remove investigative authority went before the county on Tuesday — and a majority of supervisors were not pleased.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA: Proposition 10October 17, 2018There are many claims being made about Proposition 10 on both sides. PolitiFact CA Reporter Christ Nichols does some fact checking. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Surveys Changes A Year Into #MeToo MovementOctober 17, 2018 | Cody DrabbleAfter a year of public discussion and legislative reforms in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Work Equity President Pamela Lopez reflects on how much has and has not changed for women in the workforce. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Citations Increase Along American River Parkway Even Though Sacramento County Rangers Stopped Enforcing Illegal Camping OrdinanceOctober 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittA recent court decision prompted the county to stop ticketing for camping near the river. Instead, rangers are charging people with infractions such as littering, having dogs off leash and other crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Cost Of Your Favorite Beer Could Double Due To Climate Change, Study SuggestsOctober 16, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroTrouble could be brewing for California's beer industry if global temperatures continue to warm. Climate change could tap the state's beer industry — and some brewers are already feeling the impacts of it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bacterial Disease Outbreak Affecting Hundreds Of California Sea LionsOctober 16, 2018 | Steve MilneSo far this year 220 sea lions have tested positive for leptospirosis, an infection that can cause the animals to go into kidney failure. Two-thirds of the animals diagnosed this year have died. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWe Said Enough, One Year Later: A Timeline Of Key Events In The Campaign Against Sexual Harassment At California’s CapitolOctober 16, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore | Chris HaganIt's been one year since women in California politics signed onto a letter describing a culture of sexual harassment at the Capitol. Here’s a look back at key moments since the We Said Enough campaign began.
Sacramento County Declares Emergency Homeless Shelter CrisisOctober 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento is expected to make a similar declaration, which will make it eligible for some of the $20 million in state funding for homeless housing programs. Sacramento County will help administer the funds.
Getting Back What You Lost — Rebuilding In A Wildfire ZoneOctober 16, 2018In Sonoma County, homes are being rebuilt in the same area that burned to the ground in last year's Tubbs Fire. Despite the risk, a severe housing shortage in the area is forcing tough choices.
PG&E Restoring Power As Wildfire Risks EaseOctober 16, 2018About 20,000 utility customers remained without electricity Tuesday in Northern California after Pacific Gas & Electric cut power over the weekend in a pre-emptive bid to prevent wildfires in high winds and dry weather.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWe Said Enough On Their Movement Against Sexual Harassment One Year LaterOctober 16, 2018 | Cody Drabble | Bert JohnsonIt’s been one year since the women behind We Said Enough released a detailed letter about harassment in California’s state government. We check in with the founders to hear what's changed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sheriff Scott Jones Can Keep Obstructing Investigations Into Shootings, County Counsel SaysOctober 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittIn a letter to the Board of Supervisors on Monday, the county counsel said Jones can continue to block the county inspector general’s investigations of his department. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Schools Close As PG&E Shuts Off Power In Sierra Foothills Due To Fire Conditions. Residents Concerned About Additional OutagesOctober 15, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroStrong winds, low humidity and dry vegetation caused PG&E to turn off power to customers in the Sierra Nevada foothills on Sunday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDialysis Industry Raises $99 Million To Defeat California’s Prop 8October 15, 2018 | Chris NicholsHave you seen, heard or read a Prop 8 ad? They’re hard to miss. The proposition dealing with kidney dialysis centers is the most expensive one on the November ballot. So who’s spending the money and why? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Plans To Restore Power For Most Northern California Customers Affected By Fire Danger OutageOctober 14, 2018PG&E said Monday it planned to restore power by midnight to 70 percent of customers in Northern California who were without power since Sunday night. About 60,000 customers were affected by the power shut-off, the company said in a statement.
A Disrupter From Day One: How Kevin De León Became The Democrat Trying To Topple Dianne FeinsteinOctober 13, 2018After 12 years in the Legislature, De León leaves a stack of accomplishments but also developed a reputation for power tripping and chasing the spotlight.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Seeks Sixth Term: How Her Washington Virtues Became California VulnerabilitiesOctober 13, 2018The very qualities that lead some in California to see Feinstein as vulnerable are viewed by many in Washington as assets.
California Senators Say They Did Not Sign Off On Judicial NomineesOctober 12, 2018Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris said they did not sign off on three White House nominees for open California seats on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and will oppose the confirmations, according to a report.
California Democrats Hope Asian-American Voters Can Help Flip Red DistrictsOctober 12, 2018In conservative Orange County, a growing Asian-American population could have an impact on some key competitive House races in the midterms.
