Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: What Brown Didn’t Get ToJanuary 4, 2019Los Angeles Times political reporter Melanie Mason discusses some of the issues Gov. Jerry Brown didn’t address while he was in office and what faces his successor Gavin Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Battle Over Cockroaches, Old Sac's Union Hotel Sells, Sixth And Capitol Project AppealedJanuary 4, 2019 | Steve MilneWe usually think of cockroaches as pesky bugs, but some businesses are breeding the critters. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd has details on a feud between two Sacramento-area roach breeders, plus news about Old Sac's Union Hotel. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVideo: Jerry Brown Looks Back On Some Of His Major Policy Decisions As GovernorJanuary 4, 2019 | Emily Zentner | Ben AdlerIn his exit interview with CapRadio, Gov. Jerry Brown discussed some of the challenges he did — and didn’t — tackle during his second stint as governor.
State GovernmentFrom Latin To Literature, Here Are Our Favorite Jerry BrownismsJanuary 4, 2019 | Ben AdlerOutgoing California Gov. Jerry Brown always relished reeling off Latin quotes and obscure literary and historical references. Here are of some of his more memorable — and entertaining — quips during his final stint as governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Seeking More Riders, SacRT Increases Weekend Light-Rail ServiceJanuary 3, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe new schedule has trains arriving every 15 minutes during peak travel times on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Previously the trains came every half hour.
Health CareNew Payment Model Tackles ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ IssueJanuary 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaStarting this year, a California law that aims to protect consumers from high out-of-pocket medical costs will be in full effect. The latest provision ensures providers are adequately reimbursed for this care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Introducing PolitiFact California’s ‘Newsom-Meter,’ Tracking The Campaign Promises Of Gavin NewsomJanuary 3, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for California governor, Gavin Newsom made bold promises to address everything from the state’s affordable housing crisis to creating universal healthcare in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Leaps To Defense Of Obamacare In Fight That Pits Blue States Against Red OnesJanuary 3, 2019California is defending the Affordable Care Act, leading a coalition of Democratic states against a small army of Republican lawmakers seeking to undo the Obama administration’s signature healthcare law.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Below Normal In Season's First Snow SurveyJanuary 3, 2019(AP) — Winter storms have coated California's Sierra Nevada mountains in snow, but the drought-prone state is still off to another dryer-than-normal start to the crucial wet season.
Sequoia, Kings Canyon Close Due To Health, Safety ConcernsJanuary 3, 2019(AP) — Overflowing trash and human waste and other unsafe visitor conditions have prompted Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California to close to the public.
