State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Dam-Safety Bill Prompted By Oroville CrisisFebruary 26, 2018(AP) — The measure implements several recommendations from experts who reviewed the crisis at Oroville Dam last year, including annual inspections for dams deemed to be high hazards.
Supreme Court Declines To Take DACA Case, Leaving It In Place For NowFebruary 26, 2018The court said the government's appeal on the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program should be heard by a court of appeals first. Trump had wanted to end the program by March 5.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNo Endorsements In Races For Governor, Senate At California Democratic ConventionFebruary 26, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps a weekend of surprising endorsements and non-endorsements by the California Democratic Party at the statewide convention in San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPregnant Gears Up For Tour Of Korea And JapanFebruary 26, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSacramento band Pregnant makes their Insight debut ahead of their show at the Blue Lamp tonight and tour of Korea and Japan later this month. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former Student Sues Yuba City High Teacher And DistrictFebruary 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittA former student at Yuba City High School has filed a lawsuit against PE teacher Jim Whitaker and the Yuba City Unified School District. The suit alleges Whitaker improperly videotaped the buttocks of the girl during PE class.
State GovernmentFormer California Senate Staffer Says She Was Fired After Reporting Rape By ColleagueFebruary 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittCatalina Sanchez filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Friday against the California state Senate. The claim is precursor to litigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSen. Dianne Feinstein Fails To Earn Party Endorsement At State Democratic ConventionFebruary 25, 2018The longtime incumbent failed to clinch the party's endorsement over state Senator Kevin de Leon, who is courting the support of the party's more progressive wing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gubernatorial Candidates Engage With 100 Days To Primary VoteFebruary 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Democratic Party convention wrapped up today — exactly 100 days before the June 5 primary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Billionaire Takes Beach Access Fight To US Supreme CourtFebruary 24, 2018(AP) — A billionaire investor has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a California's appeals court that ordered him to open an access road to a beloved beach.
US Deportations Targeting More People With No Crime RecordsFebruary 23, 2018(AP) - New government figures show people arrested by deportation officers increasingly have no criminal backgrounds, reflecting the Trump administration's commitment to cast a wider net in its push to expel people in the U.S. illegally.
Judge: California County's Redistricting Diluted Latino VoteFebruary 23, 2018(AP) — Election districts for the board of supervisors in a Central California county illegally dilute the voting power of Latinos and deprive them of an opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, a federal judge said Friday.
Davis Celebrates 50 Years Of Bus Service February 23, 2018 | Drew SandsorUnitrans began in 1968, when the Student Association purchased two red double-decker buses from England. At 50, the bus service now serves 22,000 passengers a day.
State GovernmentSexual Harassment Scandals, Progressive Politics Follow California Democrats To Convention This WeekendFebruary 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerThousands of Dems are converging on San Diego for the state party’s annual gathering. Their eyes are on the 2018 election — but they're also hoping to move beyond sexual harassment allegations plaguing the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOnly 7 Percent Of Californians Lack Health Insurance, National Study SaysFebruary 23, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe National Center for Health Statistics study indicates that almost 29 million Americans lack health insurance — a big improvement compared to nearly 49 million in 2010.
All Of PolitiFact California’s Fact Checks On Gun ViolenceFebruary 23, 2018 | Chris NicholsSince PolitiFact California launched in late 2015, we have produced more than a dozen fact checks and articles on guns and mass shootings. We rated each claim based on information known at the time.
Yuba City Teacher-Supervisor Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations Now Up Against Possible Recall EffortFebruary 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittAccording to the Sutter County clerk’s office, a group has inquired about launching a recall effort against county supervisor and teacher Jim Whiteaker. He’s on leave from his job at the school pending a sexual assault and bullying investigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Archer Daniels Midland, Ten22, La Crosta Pizza BarFebruary 23, 2018 | Steve MilneChicago-based Archer Daniels Midland has announced plans to open a research lab in Davis. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details, plus news about Old Sacramento eatery Ten22 closing to make way for a new concept. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEnergized Yet Fractured, California Democrats Convene In Crucial Election YearFebruary 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerAs the California Democratic Party meets this weekend in San Diego for its annual convention, tensions between the party’s establishment and progressive wings could shape fights for governor, Senate and Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicJazz Saxophonist Mike McMullen Honors His Family And Mentors On 'Picture Book'February 23, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJazz saxophonist Mike McMullen shares his new album "Picture Book" and reflects on the relationships and mentors who made his musical life possible. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicElement Brass Band Marches Along With 'Cali Got A Brass Band'February 23, 2018 | Chris RemingtonElement Brass Band debuts their new album, "Cali Got a Brass Band." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
