State Urges Furloughed Federal Workers To Apply For Unemployment BenefitsJanuary 14, 2019 | Drew SandsorThe state Employment Development Department estimates there are about 245,000 federal workers in California, although it doesn't know how many are off the job due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Stanislaus County Worker Strike Moves Into Second WeekJanuary 14, 2019 | Rich IbarraSEIU 521 — which represents 700 county workers including librarians, animal services, and social workers — rejected the county’s last and best offer on Friday.
PG&E Is On Its Way To Bankruptcy. Here’s How It Could Play Out.January 14, 2019 | Ben Adler | Ezra David RomeroThe move will likely mean higher rates for consumers and a longer wait for fire victims suing the utility. There may even be broader effects, such as slowing the state's push to fight climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In The Aftermath Of The Camp Fire, A Slow, Simmering Crisis In Nearby ChicoJanuary 14, 2019More than two months after the Camp Fire, the small city of Chico is struggling to handle an influx of an estimated 20,000 new people from neighboring Paradise.
Gov. Newsom Takes First Step On Promise Of Free Community College In CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Gov. Gavin Newsom took his first step toward guaranteeing free community college in California last week, marking early progress on one of his top campaign promises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow Governor Gavin Newsom’s Plan To Identify Early Childhood Trauma In Kids Might Make Healthier, Smarter StudentsJanuary 14, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaTeachers and medical professionals say screenings could improve academic performance and prevent chronic illness down the line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamCould Anti-Price Gouging Laws Slow Rising Rents?January 14, 2019California lawmakers are exploring new ways to limit skyrocketing rents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCovered California Executive Director Discusses 2019 Health Care PrioritiesJanuary 14, 2019 | Cody DrabblePeter V. Lee with Covered California joins Insight to respond to the health care budget proposals unveiled last week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Blocks Trump Birth Control Policy In 13 States And D.C.January 14, 2019The policy makes good on Trump's promise to peel back the requirement that employers offer contraception coverage at no cost. The rule is on hold in D.C. and the 13 states that challenged it.
PG&E, Facing Colossal Liability, Seeks Bankruptcy Protection After CEO ResignsJanuary 13, 2019(AP) — The CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric resigned Sunday and employees could learn this week if the utility will declare insolvency while facing billions of dollars in liability over its role in recent California wildfires.
