Sen. John McCain, Former Presidential Nominee And Prisoner Of War, Dies At 81August 25, 2018The two-time presidential candidate served for 30 years in the U.S. Senate and was a Washington institution known as a political maverick. He had an aggressive form of brain cancer.
As Gig Companies Beg For Relief From Pro-Labor Supreme Court Ruling, The Lobbying Is Fast And FuriousAugust 25, 2018Lobbyists for ride-hailing companies and the California Chamber of Commerce are scrambling to delay until next year (and the next governor's administration) a far-reaching California Supreme Court decision that could undermine the gig economy.
Police Arrest Two Demonstrators In Front Of Sacramento DA’s Office As Stephon Clark Protest ContinuesAugust 24, 2018 | Nick MillerActivists with the local Black Lives Matter chapter criticized police for what they say was a violent arrest this past Wednesday. A police spokesman said demonstrators dangerously blocked traffic and were uncooperative. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCost Of Wildfires Could Get Passed On Under California Lawmakers’ New ProposalAugust 24, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers have released a new proposal to improve the state’s preparedness and response to wildfires — and to soften the financial cost of those fires on electric utilities.
MOSTLY TRUE: Visa Overstays Account For ‘Half’ Of All People In The Country IllegallyAugust 24, 2018 | Chris NicholsRepublican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy recently claimed that visa overstays account for half of the people in the country illegally. Is it true?
ImmigrationICE Arrests Undocumented Man Inside Sacramento County CourtroomAugust 24, 2018 | Chris NicholsA court spokeswoman confirmed the arrest took place on Wednesday, but could not provide details. A spokesman for ICE also declined to provide information about the person arrested or the charges they face. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Verizon Makes Changes As Lawmakers Decry Firefighters' WoesAugust 24, 2018Verizon rolled out changes Friday as state lawmakers said they were outraged to learn that the company slowed firefighters' internet service while they battled what became the state's largest-ever wildfire, the Mendocino Complex.
California DreamHousing, Homelessness And The California DreamAugust 24, 2018For many, the California Dream has been shrunk down to keeping a place to live.
California DreamA Deeper Dive Into California's Housing and Homelessness CrisisAugust 24, 2018As rents continue to rise, millions of low-income Californians struggle to meet ends meet, and many live on the edge of homelessness.
Business Journal: CalPERS High-Rise, Railyards Infrastructure, Pot RevenueAugust 24, 2018 | Steve MilneCalPERS wants to turn the vacant lot it owns on Capitol Mall into the site of Sacramento's tallest high-rise. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details on that story, plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Golden State Killer Suspect Hears 13 New Rape-Related ChargesAugust 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittFor the past four months, the trial of Joseph James DeAngelo has been a murder trial. Today, for the first time, some of East Area Rapist victims in Sacramento and Contra Costa Counties heard their cases added to the charges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Approves Ban On Paying Ballot Initiative Signature-Gatherers By Each Voter SignatureAugust 23, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature has passed what would be a major change to the state’s initiative process. A measure on its way to Governor Jerry Brown would ban paying initiative signature-gatherers for each voter signature they collect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.August 23, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaEveryone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.
San Francisco Man Arrested For Deadly Klamathon FireAugust 23, 2018Investigators concluded that a debris fire he started turned into a 60-square-mile blaze that killed one person and destroyed 35 homes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Seeks To Be First State To Limit Plastic StrawsAugust 23, 2018Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Jerry Brown a measure that supporters say would make California the first state to bar full-service restaurants from giving out single-use plastic straws unless customers request them.
US Rep. Duncan Hunter, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Illegal SpendingAugust 23, 2018The California Republican and his wife, Margaret, entered their pleas in federal court, where prosecutors said bond could be set low because the couple is living paycheck to paycheck.
Why Stockton Believes A Cal State Could Seal Its ComebackAugust 23, 2018Local elected officials see a potential Cal State campus as the climax of Stockton’s redemption story — a chance to boost local businesses and create a college-going culture among the city’s youth.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure Advances, As Firefighters Complain Of ThrottlingAugust 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordAn effort in California to impose net neutrality through state legislation passed a key vote Wednesday, two days after the Santa Clara County Fire Department complained of Verizon throttling its data. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Make It Legal To Sell Home-Cooked MealsAugust 22, 2018 | Nadine SebaiHome cooks rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill that would make California the first state to permit and regulate the small-scale sale of meals from home kitchens. Opponents say it could be a recipe for disaster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Limit Nondisclosure AgreementsAugust 22, 2018California would bar forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that enjoys celebrity backing from some in the #MeToo movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
