California DreamWhat Questions Do You Have About The Cost Of Housing In California?June 26, 2018As rents go up and housing prices soar, the California Dream is becoming more and more difficult to achieve. What do you want to know about the cost of living here? We'll put your questions to the experts.
Supreme Court Sides With California Anti-Abortion Pregnancy CentersJune 26, 2018In a case that pitted the right to know against the right of free speech, the court ruled 5-4 that a California law aimed at "truth in advertising" likely violates the First Amendment.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Teachers Association Weighs In On Expected Supreme Court DecisionJune 26, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCTA President Eric Heins responds to the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME this week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pawnee Fire Grows In Lake County, 1,500 Under Evacuation OrdersJune 26, 2018A wildfire in Northern California that forced about 1,500 people to flee their homes grew overnight and was heading toward a sparsely populated area in a region hit hard by wildfires in recent years, authorities said Tuesday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSenator Holly Mitchell On California's Spending Priorities In The New State BudgetJune 26, 2018 | Cody DrabbleState Senator Holly Mitchell (D-30, Los Angeles) returns to Insight to discuss California's new spending priorities in the next budget. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamA Dimming Dream Of Retirement In CaliforniaJune 26, 2018California has one of the highest percentages of seniors living in poverty in the United States. Escalating rent and healthcare costs are forcing many of California’s elderly, especially women, onto a path of downward mobility.
State GovernmentBusiness-Labor Deal Would Ban California Cities, Counties From Enacting New Soda TaxesJune 26, 2018 | Ben AdlerAn eleventh-hour deal between business and labor groups could ban new local taxes on sodas – while avoiding a ballot showdown that could make it harder for local governments to raise other taxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInternet Privacy Deal Nears As Initiative Qualifies For California's November BallotJune 26, 2018 | Ben AdlerAn initiative that would significantly expand the online privacy rights of consumers has qualified for California’s November ballot, but a deal to avert an expensive campaign over the measure appears to be gaining momentum in the state Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez B Street Theatre Launches New Comedies FestivalJune 26, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe B Street Theatre is launching a new festival to celebrate top-notch comedy. They've selected four works from more than 50 submissions, and we'll have a couple of the authors joining us on Insight to discuss their work and the festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfires More Common In California This Year Even Before The Start Of SummerJune 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Pawnee Fire continues to rage out of control in Lake County. While this area has been hit hard in recent years, there have been more fires throughout the state.
State GovernmentCap-And-Trade Money Goes To Rebates For Zero-Emission Vehicles, Fighting Forest FiresJune 25, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers have voted on how to spend almost $1.5 billion collected through the state’s cap-and-trade program.
State GovernmentHousing For Homeless Plan Goes To California BallotJune 25, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers hope voters will free up $2 billion in housing bonds for a homelessness program that has been stalled in court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Crack Down On Fraud At Drug Rehab Centers. Will It Work?June 25, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaSome of California’s substance abuse treatment facilities have been exploiting clients in hopes of getting big payouts from insurance companies, according to lawmakers. A handful of bills aim to rein in fraudulent practices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigations Policy Approved By California LawmakersJune 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerUnder new rules, announced earlier this month, an investigative unit would look at all complaints, collect evidence and interview witnesses. A panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gas Tax Repeal Measure Set For November BallotJune 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerGet ready for a big battle this fall over last year’s transportation funding law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. As expected, an effort backed by conservatives to repeal the law’s fuel tax and vehicle fee increases has qualified for the November ballot.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
