State GovernmentNewsom, Villaraigosa Emerge From Pack In New California Governor PollFebruary 7, 2018 | Ben AdlerTwo Democrats in this year’s race for California governor have emerged as the clear favorites in the June primary in a new poll that shows Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa locked in a virtual tie. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Universal Health Care Hearing Wraps Up With Single-Payer DebateFebruary 7, 2018 | Ben BradfordHearings around creating a single-payer health care system or universal coverage have wrapped up at the California state Capitol, for now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIs California Entering Another Drought? Experts Answer Your Questions.February 7, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe lack of rain and snow in California has people wondering if we're headed into another drought.
State GovernmentSexual Harassment Cost Sen. Ted Gaines’ Chief Of Staff His Job — But The Lawmaker Continued To Pay HimFebruary 7, 2018 | Bob MoffittGaines’ political campaign compensated his fired chief of staff Stephen Davey, while he was on-paid leave pending the outcome of a Senate investigation. Payments from the lawmaker and his wife to Davey total a quarter-million dollars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Olympic Curling Takes Sacramento — Complete With Mismatched Shoes And 40 Pounds Of RockFebruary 7, 2018 | Bob MoffittA layman's definition of curling: teams of people with mismatched shoes spin or "curl" polished rocks toward a large red dot, while yelling at their friends, who furiously scrub ice with brooms. Our reporter joined the fun for a night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California Sees Slight Drop In RenewalsFebruary 7, 2018 | Steve MilneEnrollment in Covered California dropped slightly this year. Numbers out today show 1.5 million people enrolled for 2018. That's down about two percent from the previous year. A drop in renewals offset gains in new enrollees. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Migrant Mother' Musical Based On Dust Bowl StoryFebruary 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe Prospect Theater Project presented a play based on the iconic Dorothea Lange photo "Migrant Mother." Playwright Ken White, music producer Don Setaro and songwriter Andrew Durr join to discuss the play and share music from the production. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Central Valley Tops National Average For Home Price IncreasesFebruary 6, 2018 | Rich IbarraHome prices across the nation are up by 6.6 percent according to CoreLogic, a real estate information company. Stockton-Lodi, Sacramento-Roseville and Modesto saw increases in the 8-to-9 percent range, and prices in Merced jumped 12.6 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTwo Congressmen Say It's Possible FEMA Won’t Pay Full Federal Share For Oroville Dam RepairFebruary 6, 2018 | Bob MoffittRepublican Rep. Doug LaMalfa and Democrat Rep. John Garamendi issued a joint release that says FEMA has informed Congress it’s uncertain whether it will pay some $650 million for repairs.
State GovernmentCalifornia Among States Challenging Trump Delay Of "Clean Water Rule"February 6, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia is once again suing the Trump Administration, joining New York and eight other states in a case about water.
