State Government‘No’ campaign advisor and Prop 50 map architect respond to election resultsNovember 6, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyProp 50 passed easily Tuesday. Republican political consultant Mike Madrid, who advised the No campaign and data consultant Paul Mitchell, whose company drew the new congressional maps, discuss the results. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSNAP cuts squeeze local farmers’ marketNovember 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisFunding for SNAP benefits paused for the first time in its history and it’s not only affecting recipients, but farmers who sell products to customers.
Arts and LifestyleAri Shapiro to perform solo cabaret in Modesto this weekendNovember 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAfter signing off for the last time in September, the former host of All Things Considered has turned his attention to a busy performance schedule. Ari Shapiro will bring his new cabaret show titled “Thank You For Listening” to Modesto on Sunday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHalf a million young Californians aren’t in school or work. Most are menNovember 6, 2025Thousands of men in California are neither working nor in school. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called it a “crisis,” both for the labor market and for men’s mental health.
EnvironmentWith the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?November 6, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis year, California lawmakers considered bills to assess the impact generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources, as experts say it’s driving up energy and water demands at data centers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRep. Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after 38 years in CongressNovember 6, 2025Her retirement, which comes amid Democrats’ cries for a new generation of leadership, sets the stage for a showdown between a progressive challenger and a well-known moderate state senator.
Sacramento RegionMike Bibby’s debut delivers win, packed house at Sac State’s new facilityNovember 5, 2025 | Chris FeltsSacramento State men’s basketball put on a dominant performance Tuesday in their debut under new head coach Mike Bibby. The Hornets beat Division II Dominican University of California, 103-79.
State GovernmentProp 50 leaves Kevin Kiley without a clear district for 2026 runNovember 5, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaWith new congressional maps in place, Kiley faces no easy path and Placer County faces a major political reshuffling.
EducationFinding a place in space: Sacramento teacher returns from simulated moon missionNovember 5, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyDomina Stamas participated in a two-week analog astronaut mission in Poland simulating life on the moon. The Westlake Charter School teacher says she hopes her experience can inspire students and others to explore the space industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposition 50 passed in California. Here’s what you missedNovember 5, 2025California voters backed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats. It was a big night for him in his rivalry with President Donald Trump.
