California Could Take Over PG&E Under A Proposed Bill. But Could The Plan Work?February 6, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia could take control of PG&E if a bill unveiled Monday by state Sen. Scott Wiener becomes law. The company opposes the plan and experts say it’s a tough road to go down.
Arts and LifestyleCalifornia Arts Council Offer Non-Profit Arts Groups Big Money To Come Up With Community ProjectsFebruary 6, 2020 | Steve MilneThe California Arts Council is offering non-profit arts groups in California up to half-a-million dollars to come up with projects addressing issues like homelessness, climate change and mental health.
'I Did Nothing Wrong': Trump Defiant After Senate AcquittalFebruary 6, 2020President Trump declared victory on Thursday, a day after being acquitted by the Senate on two articles of impeachment, and lashed out at his political opponents in lengthy extemporaneous remarks.
LGBTQ Community Praises California Gov. Newsom’s Pardon Of Civil Rights Leader Bayard RustinFebruary 5, 2020 | Danielle McKinneyHis pardon request was made by members of the California Legislature’s Black and LGBTQ caucuses, who inspired Gov. Gavin Newsom to launch a clemency initiative that will allow pardons for people like Rustin.
After Fleeing The Coronavirus, 178 Evacuees Face Two-Weeks Quarantine On A Northern California Air Force BaseFebruary 5, 2020 | Bob MoffittAs the new coronavirus continues to infect thousands in China, the passengers arrived Wednesday at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield on a flight from its epicenter near Wuhan.
'Not Guilty': Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial ClosesFebruary 5, 2020Senators voted along party lines as expected to clear President Trump on both articles of impeachment filed by the House. Now Washington must try to pick up the pieces.
EnvironmentIf Bumble Bees Become Endangered In California, Farmers Say It Sets A ‘Dangerous Precedent’February 5, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia native bees could become the first insects on the state’s endangered species list. But listing them is angering some farmers and growers that rely on bees to pollinate their crops.
FACT CHECK: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Democratic ResponseFebruary 4, 2020In her response to President Trump's State of the Union address, Whitmer is focusing on Democrats' plans to improve education, infrastructure, education and health care coverage.
After Iowa Fallout, Nevada Democrats Abandon Similar Caucus AppFebruary 4, 2020 | Bert JohnsonAfter widespread glitches delayed Iowa’s caucus results, the Nevada state Democratic Party announced it would drop its own app they planned to use. The last minute change could mean retraining hundreds of caucus volunteers.
FACT CHECK: Trump Delivers State Of The Union To Tense, Partisan CongressFebruary 4, 2020NPR reporters from across the newsroom added analysis and fact-checking to the remarks.
