Insight With Vicki GonzalezWildfires Across Wine CountryOctober 13, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe fires in Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties have become the deadliest in California history taking at least 31 lives so far. Reporters Sally Schilling and Andrew Nixon explain the view from the scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Gov. Brown Declares Wildfire EmergenciesOctober 13, 2017 | Chris RemingtonState government reporter Ben Bradford discusses how Gov. Brown is handling the massive wildfires in wine country as well as the legislation to be signed this weekend in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs New 'Rape Kit' MeasuresOctober 12, 2017 | Ben BradfordEstimates suggest thousands of the kits containing DNA evidence from survivors of sexual assault remain untested by California law enforcement agents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWildfire Updates Across Northern CaliforniaOctober 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAs fire crews continue to battle blazes across the region, Beth Ruyak checks in with several experts on the front lines of firefighting, reporting, and monitoring the air quality in Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Calif. Crime Laws Reduce Court Fees, Some SentencesOctober 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordGovernor Jerry Brown signed 11 measures Wednesday designed to ease crime laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLas Vegas Shooting Victims From California, Nevada Can Get Financial HelpOctober 11, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerState Agencies in California and Nevada are urging Californians impacted by the mass shooting in Las Vegas to apply for financial assistance for medical expenses, counseling and other costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSouthern California Agency Approves Brown Administration's Tunnel ProjectOctober 11, 2017Southern California's largest water supplier - Metropolitan Water District, or MWD - has voted to back the Brown administration's $17 billion project to change how the region receives water from Northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNational Weather Service Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWe hear National Weather Service updates on weather conditions facing fire crews across Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill Federal CHIP Coverage Continue For California Kids?October 10, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaLast month, Congress missed the deadline to renew the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. California families are wondering what comes next.
State GovernmentCalifornians To Get More Information On Prescription Drug PricesOctober 9, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown calls for companies to disclose to the state their most frequently prescribed and most costly drugs, and give notice before raising prices above a certain threshold.