Debate Over Homeless Shelter In South Sacramento Divides City Officials, ResidentsAugust 14, 2019 | Bob MoffittA proposed shelter site near Meadowview Road has support from Mayor Darrell Steinberg, but opposition from district Councilman Larry Carr.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Leader: ‘Gig Economy’ Deal Likely Won’t Be Included In ‘Dynamex’ Bill Expected To Pass This YearAugust 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerSen. Toni Atkins says she expects the Legislature’s efforts to “strike a balance” between companies and labor unions on whether gig economy workers should be classified as employees will continue beyond when lawmakers adjourn next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom’s Ridiculous Claim ‘Vast Majority’ Of San Francisco’s Homeless People Come From TexasAugust 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said the "vast majority" of San Francisco’s homeless people come in from Texas. PolitiFact California explored that head-scratching claim.
California DreamDo You Speak Mam? Growth of Oakland’s Guatemalan Community Sparks Interest In Indigenous LanguageAugust 14, 2019Immigrants and asylum seekers that come to the U.S. often head to places where they know people. And in Oakland, there’s a growing community from rural Guatemala that speaks an indigenous language called Mam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Passes New Rent Control Rules, Limits Increases At 10 PercentAugust 13, 2019 | Bob Moffitt | Nick MillerCity Council voted on Tuesday to approve a rent control compromise negotiated between officials and proponents of a ballot measure pushing for stronger tenant protections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat Does President Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean For California?August 13, 2019As President Donald Trump published controversial new rules on Monday making it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they use Medicaid, food stamps and other social safety net programs, California has reacted with anticipated outrage.
EnvironmentCalifornia Joins Coalition Of States Suing The Trump Administration Over New Coal RulesAugust 13, 2019California and 20 other Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the president is trying to rescue an outdated industry.
State GovernmentCSU Chancellor Defends Reserves Following Critical State AuditAugust 13, 2019California State University Chancellor Timothy White told a panel of state lawmakers on Monday that the more than $1.5 billion in discretionary reserves identified by Auditor Elaine Howle is "anything but discretionary."
California’s Assembly Speaker On The Big Debates Facing Lawmakers Over The Session's Final WeeksAugust 12, 2019 | Ben AdlerAs children head back to school, California lawmakers are back in session for five final weeks of work before adjourning next month. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon sat down to preview the big debates with CapRadio’s Ben Adler. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Northern California Fire Victims Can File Claims With PG&EAugust 12, 2019Victims of the 2017 and 2018 Northern California wildfires can soon file claims for housing assistance and other immediate needs with PG&E.
