State GovernmentIn Housing, Privacy And More, A Capitol Lightning Round Nixes Controversial BillsMay 17, 2019California lawmakers shelved several contentious proposals as they culled hundreds of bills in a fast-and-furious annual ritual.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Hottest Housing Bill Was Just Unexpectedly Shelved. Here's What You Need To KnowMay 17, 2019The sudden demise of the year’s most controversial state housing bill was celebrated by some and bemoaned by others. But very few—supporters, opponents, and even the author himself—can claim to have seen this coming.
Nevada Reaches Tentative Settlement In Wildfire LawsuitMay 17, 2019(AP) — The state of Nevada has reached a tentative settlement in an $80 million lawsuit filed by dozens of homeowners and insurance companies alleging negligence in a fire that destroyed 24 homes in 2016.
State GovernmentReport: Gas Price Hike Could Be Due To ManipulationMay 17, 2019(AP) — California's rising gas prices could be due to "possible market manipulation" by some well-known gas retailers, according to a memo to Gov. Gavin Newsom from the California Energy Commission.
Business Journal: Landlord Sues Coworking Space; El Dorado Hills Costco On Hold; Saha Float Spa Coming To MidtownMay 17, 2019 | Steve MilneA new float spa is set to open in midtown Sacramento later this year. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has that story, plus details on stalled plans for a Costco store in El Dorado Hills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaHealth Care Plans For Undocumented Californians May Be Scaled BackMay 16, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers could be scaling back proposals to expand Medi-Cal coverage to all Californians regardless of immigration status, after a Senate budget subcommittee approved funding for only undocumented young adults and seniors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Cleared Of Misdemeanor Child CrueltyMay 16, 2019(AP) — California Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula was found not guilty Thursday of misdemeanor child cruelty, ending a trial that included testimony from most of his family, including the 7-year-old daughter he was accused of striking.
State GovernmentTrump Administration Cancels Feds' High-Speed Rail Agreement With CaliforniaMay 16, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration says it’s terminating a federal agreement with California’s high-speed rail project and taking away nearly $1 billion in funding, setting up yet another legal fight between California and Washington. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: PG&E To Blame For Camp FireMay 16, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to discuss Cal Fire's announcement that PG&E lines are what sparked the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County last November. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAward-Winning Poet Mary Mackey Shares Her InspirationMay 16, 2019Sacramento writer Mary Mackey, who was recently awarded the 2019 Eric Hoffer Book Award, discusses the book that earned her the award and the development of her poetry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
