State GovernmentDebating Ron DeSantis could benefit Gavin Newsom's political ambitionsNovember 30, 2023Two of the nation's most high profile governors will debate Thursday night in Georgia, even though only one of them is actually running for president in 2024.
State GovernmentSacramento region eyes new round of homeless encampment fundsNovember 29, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe state’s Encampment Resolution Funding program requires cities and counties to come up with plans for how to shelter or house people living in the camps.
State GovernmentSacramento’s Kevin McCarty hoping to strike ‘balance’ as chair of Assembly public safety committeeNovember 29, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe Democrat was appointed last week to head the committee, which was criticized by parents for not doing more to penalize fentanyl dealers. He spoke with CapRadio’s Nicole Nixon about his approach to the new role and his bid for mayor of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debateNovember 29, 2023What to know about COVID, homelessness and more before watching Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis debate on Fox.
State GovernmentMany rural California communities are desperate for school construction money. Will a new bond measure offer enough help?November 29, 2023Small, rural districts often struggle to pass local bond measures to pay for school construction and repairs. In some cases, leaking roofs, dry rot and broken air conditioners haven’t been fixed in years.
State GovernmentSpeaker Rivas shuffles the leadership deck and YIMBYs winNovember 27, 2023Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas changes his leadership team for the next California Legislature session, and it’s a win for housing advocates.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir project finally gets green light, construction expected to begin in 2024November 24, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Newsom and California lawmakers want the state Supreme Court to remove a 2024 ballot propositionNovember 20, 2023 | Nicole NixonA ballot proposition would require voters to sign off on any new state tax or tax increase. The governor and Democratic lawmakers are trying to remove it from the ballot. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemonstrators calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt California Democratic convention in SacramentoNovember 19, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe party canceled Saturday evening events in downtown Sacramento after hundreds of demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza entered the convention hall and closed down two surrounding streets for several hours.
State GovernmentPG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protectionsNovember 16, 2023About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year. The California Public Utilities Commission voted on Thursday to increase the typical bill for Pacific Gas & Electric customers by more than $32 per month.
