EnvironmentStorms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in CaliforniaDecember 16, 2024Inclement weather has plagued areas of the U.S. in the first half of the weekend, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow, a major ice storm and unusual tornado activity.
Sacramento RegionLocals work to preserve donut shop after beloved owner hospitalizedDecember 13, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisElderly Village Express Donut shop owner Mr. Lee is recovering in the hospital from emergency brain surgery as the residents of the Tahoe Park neighborhood work to preserve his shop and keep it in business.
State GovernmentPelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fallDecember 13, 2024Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
Sacramento RegionKevin McCarty’s ‘full circle’ moment becoming Sacramento’s next mayorDecember 12, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezOn the heels of becoming Sacramento’s 57th mayor, Mayor Kevin McCarty spoke with CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez about the race and his priorities in his first year in office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAfter 8 years as Sacramento mayor, Darrell Steinberg reflects and looks to the futureDecember 12, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezThe now former mayor has spent over 30 years representing Sacramentans both at the state and local level. His last day as mayor was Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessThe U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?December 12, 2024The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.
State GovernmentMeet Stockton’s newest Assembly member, Rhodesia RansomDecember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAsm. Ransom has a background in government and nonprofit work. Her first bill calls for more transparency from the Public Utilities Commission.
State GovernmentGoogle forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threatDecember 11, 2024Google unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence. It's designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on technology’s cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats to it internet empire.
State GovernmentCalifornia judges say they’re underpaid, and their new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millionsDecember 11, 2024California judges receive raises based on what the state gives to other public employees. A new lawsuit alleges the state is miscalculating judicial wage increases.
Sacramento RegionSacramento swears in 57th mayor, Kevin McCartyDecember 10, 2024 | Claire MorganMcCarty was sworn in at Tuesday’s City Council meeting alongside new members Phil Pluckebaum and Roger Dickinson. Sitting Council members Eric Guera and Mai Vang were also sworn in after winning reelection in their respective districts.
