Should California Buy Disaster Insurance?
February 16, 2019
Napa Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Treasurer Fiona Ma say it’s time to look at purchasing disaster insurance for the state.
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Hunger Strike Ends At Yuba County Jail, Sheriff Calls Claims Of Inmate Mistreatment ‘Misleading’
February 15, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
Supporters said the immigration detainees who had been on a hunger strike at the Yuba County Jail would end it this weekend. They ended it early after voicing their claims of mistreatment to sheriff staff.
Gavin Newsom Calls For ‘Master Plan On Aging’ In California
February 15, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Advocates for seniors say the state doesn’t need new programs, but instead must make existing ones work together more effectively.
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations
February 15, 2019
An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.
Gavin Newsom Talks With Students Displaced After The Camp Fire, Discusses Emergency Spending For Communities Impacted By Wildfires
February 15, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
California Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the area burned by the Camp Fire on Thursday, announcing a state contribution of about $31.3 million to replace lost property tax revenues for seven California counties.
Some Rural California Hospitals Will Try To Prevent Overdoses With Opioid Treatment In The ER
February 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
The state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.
John Lescroart - The Rule Of Law
February 15, 2019
In John Lescroart’s novel “The Rule of Law,” a coyote who was smuggling immigrants into the U.S. is mysteriously murdered.
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'Donald Trump, We’ll See You In Court': Newsom Says California Will Sue Over Border Emergency Declaration
February 15, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick Miller
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state would challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a southern border wall, hinting at a multi-state lawsuit against the administration.
California Expected To Sue Trump Administration Over Emergency Declaration
February 15, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are expected to announce that the state will sue the Trump Administration over the president's declaration of a national emergency to secure funds for the border wall. Watch live here.
Risk Of Flooding, Mudslides Remains After California Storm
February 15, 2019
A powerful winter storm has closed Interstate 80 in the Sierras and caused flood and mudslide concerns throughout the state.
Business Journal: Cryotherapy In East Sacramento, Elks Tower Card Room Licensing, New Downtown Rooftop Bar
February 15, 2019 | Steve Milne
A cryotherapy clinic is coming to East Sacramento, state officials deny a card room license for Elks Tower and a rooftop bar and restaurant may soon be opening near Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd has the details.
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Trump Declares National Emergency To Help Fund Southern Border Wall
February 15, 2019
Watch live as President Trump is expected to declare a national emergency from the White House Rose Garden at 7:30 a.m. PT.
TRUE: ‘More Than A Million Californians’ Don’t Have Clean Drinking Water … It Could Be Higher
February 14, 2019 | Chris Nichols
During his State of the State Address, Newsom called California’s safe drinking water crisis "a moral disgrace and a medical emergency." Is the problem widespread? PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the claim.
No, Gavin Newsom Didn’t Just Kill California’s High-Speed Rail Project
February 14, 2019 | Ben Adler
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s remarks on state’s embattled high-speed rail project in his State of the State address this week seemed to perplex supporters and opponents alike.
What Happens When The Next Big Wildfire Hits?
February 14, 2019
As political pressure mounts with every disaster, California is scrambling to prepare for the coming fire season, from firefighting to utilities to the law.
The World’s Largest Rivers Often Float Above California. They Bring Rain, Flooding, And Blizzards.
February 14, 2019 | Ezra David Romero
The storms are what's known as an atmospheric river, sometimes called a Pineapple Express, and can drop inches of rain at low elevations and feet of snow in the Sierra.
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First Amendment Group Sues State AG Over Withholding Police Records
February 14, 2019
A Bay Area-based First Amendment group is suing the California attorney general and Department of Justice, looking to force the release of law enforcement misconduct and shooting information unsealed by a new state law.
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California Cop Admits Stealing Thousands of Bullets Over 30 Years, Escapes Theft Charges
February 14, 2019
Records about a former San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy and California Department of Consumer Affairs investigator are the first released by a state agency under a new police transparency law.
'Atmospheric River' Dumps More Rain And Snow Across The West
February 14, 2019
A storm moving across the West Coast has led to flood warnings in Sacramento and snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Author Reyna Grande Reflects On Immigrants Facing Impossible Choices, Just Like Her Parents Did
February 14, 2019
Author Reyna Grande joins us to share her latest book, a memoir called "A Dream Called Home."
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More Than 300 Chemical Attacks Launched During Syrian Civil War, Study Says
February 17, 2019
Researchers say this number could be much higher, and that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime carried out 98 percent of them, dropping chlorine gas, sarin and sulfur mustard gas on civilians.
World
An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved
February 17, 2019
The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments — note by note — for posterity.
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Interior Dept.'s Push To Limit Public Records Requests Draws Criticism
February 17, 2019
Public records requests to the office of the Secretary of the Interior have increased by over 200 percent since 2016. Critics say that proposed rule changes to limit those requests will hamper access.
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Their Home Survived The Camp Fire — But Their Insurance Did Not
February 17, 2019
The Camp Fire in November 2018 incinerated roughly 90 percent of the homes in Paradise, Calif. Owners of the few remaining homes may find it more difficult to keep their home insured.
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'Not Letting It Define Us' — Walking The Runway With Metastatic Breast Cancer
February 17, 2019
At a recent fashion show, models came out about their diagnoses — revealing both cancer's scarring effects on their bodies, and their defiant embrace of life.
Sports
It's Survivor: College Edition, As Students Create Their Own Reality Shows
February 17, 2019
College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS' Survivor — all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.
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Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History
February 17, 2019
The living-history museum in Virginia re-creates 18th-century recipes in its restaurants using ingredients grown in the traditional way onsite. But some modern palates aren't too keen on the taste.
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Heather Nauert Withdraws From Consideration For U.N. Ambassador
February 16, 2019
The State Department spokesperson says "it is in the best interest of my family to withdraw." In the two months since her nomination was announced, Nauert's credentials have been questioned.
