Whole Foods Closing Its Davis StoreFebruary 9, 2017The store opened in 2012 and faced a number of challengers in the grocery business in Davis.
Widespread Rain Expected Through RegionFebruary 9, 2017The strongest of this week's drenching storms has moved ashore in Northern California, raising the risk of flooding and mudslides in the region of already soggy hillsides and swollen rivers.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Support RefugeesFebruary 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs President Trump fights in court to maintain his executive order that temporarily bans refugees, three California lawmakers want to provide more support for refugees entering school or the workforce.
California's Pension CrisisA Tale Of Two SectorsFebruary 9, 2017 | Ali BudnerThe general assumption for retirement security is a job in the public sector. The trade-off means lower pay, however. Meanwhile, the private sector has strayed from pension promises, but is a 401(k) worth it? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMariposa Cleans Up And Prepares For More RainFebruary 9, 2017 | Bob MoffittHeavy rains brought flooding and erosion in Mariposa County on Tuesday. Crews spent Wednesday working to redirect flood waters and to identify a breach in the wastewater treatment system.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Beacon Of Activism And Culture, Sol Collective Looks For Long Stay In SacramentoFebruary 9, 2017For over a decade now, Sol Collective has been a cultural resource in Sacramento for activism, musicians and performing artists. Founder Estella Sanchez joins Insight to discuss the nonprofit's goals and state of activism in a Trump administration. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Utility To Pay $8.5 Million To Settle Suit Over Gas BlowoutFebruary 8, 2017(AP) - A California utility will pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over a blowout that spewed natural gas for nearly four months and drove thousands of residents from their Los Angeles homes.
State GovernmentBrown Sets California's Priorities For Trump Infrastructure BillFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown’s administration has released its list of California priorities for a potential federal infrastructure funding package backed by President Trump. The list is noteworthy not only for the projects it includes but for the ones left off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentObama EPA Head Says Calif. Must Lead Climate Change ActionFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben BradfordFormer EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy flew to California to discuss environmental action with Democratic lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Extends Drought Regulations Despite RainsFebruary 8, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators voted to extend statewide water conservation rules. They say conservation should be a way of life.