Gun Buyers With A History Of Alcohol Abuse More Likely To Be Arrested For Domestic Abuse, UC Davis Study FindsOctober 8, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGun buyers who’ve been convicted of driving under the influence are nearly three times more likely to be arrested for domestic violence than those without a record of alcohol abuse, according to a new study out of UC Davis.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Capping Rent Increases In CaliforniaOctober 8, 2019California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law limiting rent increases for some people over the next decade as the nation's most populous state continues to struggle with a housing crisis.
Great Question!Answers To Your Questions About The PG&E Power ShutoffOctober 8, 2019 | Emily Zentner | Randol WhiteBased on your questions, here's what we've found out so far about the coming PG&E power shutoff, including a map of the areas that could be affected. Want to know more? Keep asking, and we'll keep answering. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Will Cut Power To More Than 800,000 Customers Wednesday Morning As Fire Danger ReturnsOctober 8, 2019The utility says power could be shut off in parts of 34 Northern California counties starting Wednesday morning when dry, windy weather is expected.
Health CareCalifornia Will Allow Pharmacists To Dispense HIV Prevention MedicationOctober 7, 2019Californians will be able acquire HIV prevention medication without a prescription starting in July 2020.
Health CareNew California Drug Pricing Data Shines Light On Rising CostsOctober 7, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaPharmaceutical companies have increased the list prices of prescription drugs over the past three years. A recent report from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows a median increase of 26 percent during that time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLargest School Bond In California History Will Be On March 2020 BallotOctober 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that places a $15 billion school facilities bond on next year’s primary ballot, setting himself apart from his predecessor, who labeled the November 2016 school bond “a blunderbuss effort.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe-To-Reno Region Trail Now Complete And Ready For Hikers, BikesOctober 7, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe bike and foot path loosely follows the Truckee River from Tahoe City to Sparks near Reno for 60 miles, with the newest stretch traversing a rugged portion of the Truckee River Canyon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSmoking Ban At VA Facilities Has Some Veterans FumingOctober 7, 2019(AP) — Veteran organizations statewide are now enforcing a federal smoking ban for all Veterans Affairs health centers, effective Oct. 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What California Knows About Tom SteyerOctober 6, 2019Five ways that California has shaped Tom Steyer, and how he — the state's largest mega-donor — has helped shape California.
