California, 15 Other States Sue Trump Over Emergency Wall Declaration
February 18, 2019
(AP) — California's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Giants Manager Bruce Bochy To Retire After This Season
February 18, 2019
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Monday that this will be his last season managing the team.
Winter Storms Push California Snowpack Well Above Normal, Bring Record Snow To Tahoe Resorts
February 18, 2019 | Randol White
Meteorologist Craig Shoemaker said we're currently sitting at 121 percent of average, with above normal snowpack across the Sierra.
Sacramento City Council Can Now Meet Less Often And Earlier In The Day
February 18, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
Voters approved a change to the city charter last fall that allows more freedom to schedule meetings, but critics say it makes it harder for some to attend.
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Planned Aggie Square Rehab Facility Has UC Labor Unions Concerned Over Outsourcing
February 18, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Some UC Davis Medical Center employees are accusing the hospital of outsourcing their jobs. Administration says no UC employees will be laid off.
Tiny Homes For Homeless Get The Go-Ahead In The Wake of California's Worst Wildfire
February 18, 2019
California's deadliest wildfire worsened an already bad housing crisis in rural Butte County. But the fire has jump-started a local effort to build a tiny home community for area homeless.
What Could Be Worse Than The Next Big Fire? The Next Big Fire Caused By PG&E
February 17, 2019
Customers will likely pay more and victims will get less should PG&E be liable for another major wildfire while the company is in bankruptcy.
California’s Supreme Court Has Thrown Cities—And Citizens—Into Chaos Over Local Taxes
February 17, 2019
San Francisco, Oakland, and Fresno are getting sued—all because the California Supreme Court has yet to answer a simple question: How many votes does it take for a new tax to become law?
Should California Buy Disaster Insurance?
February 16, 2019
Napa Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Treasurer Fiona Ma say it’s time to look at purchasing disaster insurance for the state.
Hunger Strike Ends At Yuba County Jail, Sheriff Calls Claims Of Inmate Mistreatment ‘Misleading’
February 15, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
Supporters said the immigration detainees who had been on a hunger strike at the Yuba County Jail would end it this weekend. They ended it early after voicing their claims of mistreatment to sheriff staff.
Gavin Newsom Calls For ‘Master Plan On Aging’ In California
February 15, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Advocates for seniors say the state doesn’t need new programs, but instead must make existing ones work together more effectively.
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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations
February 15, 2019
An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.
Gavin Newsom Talks With Students Displaced After The Camp Fire, Discusses Emergency Spending For Communities Impacted By Wildfires
February 15, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
California Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the area burned by the Camp Fire on Thursday, announcing a state contribution of about $31.3 million to replace lost property tax revenues for seven California counties.
Some Rural California Hospitals Will Try To Prevent Overdoses With Opioid Treatment In The ER
February 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
The state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.
John Lescroart - The Rule Of Law
February 15, 2019
In John Lescroart’s novel “The Rule of Law,” a coyote who was smuggling immigrants into the U.S. is mysteriously murdered.
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'Donald Trump, We’ll See You In Court': Newsom Says California Will Sue Over Border Emergency Declaration
February 15, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick Miller
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state would challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a southern border wall, hinting at a multi-state lawsuit against the administration.
California Expected To Sue Trump Administration Over Emergency Declaration
February 15, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are expected to announce that the state will sue the Trump Administration over the president's declaration of a national emergency to secure funds for the border wall. Watch live here.
Risk Of Flooding, Mudslides Remains After California Storm
February 15, 2019
A powerful winter storm has closed Interstate 80 in the Sierras and caused flood and mudslide concerns throughout the state.
Business Journal: Cryotherapy In East Sacramento, Elks Tower Card Room Licensing, New Downtown Rooftop Bar
February 15, 2019 | Steve Milne
A cryotherapy clinic is coming to East Sacramento, state officials deny a card room license for Elks Tower and a rooftop bar and restaurant may soon be opening near Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Business Journal's Scott Rodd has the details.
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Trump Declares National Emergency To Help Fund Southern Border Wall
February 15, 2019
Watch live as President Trump is expected to declare a national emergency from the White House Rose Garden at 7:30 a.m. PT.
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Honey bees deal with many stressors: chemicals, climate change and viruses. But this year, a tiny mite has wiped out colonies, causing worry over whether there are enough bees left to do their jobs.
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Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CBS and NPR that officials had discussed invoking the 25th Amendment, a procedure which takes power away from the president.
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The History Of American Imperialism, From Bloody Conquest To Bird Poop
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