Sen. John McCain, Former Presidential Nominee And Prisoner Of War, Dies At 81August 25, 2018The two-time presidential candidate served for 30 years in the U.S. Senate and was a Washington institution known as a political maverick. He had an aggressive form of brain cancer.
As Gig Companies Beg For Relief From Pro-Labor Supreme Court Ruling, The Lobbying Is Fast And FuriousAugust 25, 2018Lobbyists for ride-hailing companies and the California Chamber of Commerce are scrambling to delay until next year (and the next governor's administration) a far-reaching California Supreme Court decision that could undermine the gig economy.
Police Arrest Two Demonstrators In Front Of Sacramento DA’s Office As Stephon Clark Protest ContinuesAugust 24, 2018 | Nick MillerActivists with the local Black Lives Matter chapter criticized police for what they say was a violent arrest this past Wednesday. A police spokesman said demonstrators dangerously blocked traffic and were uncooperative. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCost Of Wildfires Could Get Passed On Under California Lawmakers’ New ProposalAugust 24, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers have released a new proposal to improve the state’s preparedness and response to wildfires — and to soften the financial cost of those fires on electric utilities.
MOSTLY TRUE: Visa Overstays Account For ‘Half’ Of All People In The Country IllegallyAugust 24, 2018 | Chris NicholsRepublican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy recently claimed that visa overstays account for half of the people in the country illegally. Is it true?
ICE Arrests Undocumented Man Inside Sacramento County CourtroomAugust 24, 2018 | Chris NicholsA court spokeswoman confirmed the arrest took place on Wednesday, but could not provide details. A spokesman for ICE also declined to provide information about the person arrested or the charges they face. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Verizon Makes Changes As Lawmakers Decry Firefighters' WoesAugust 24, 2018Verizon rolled out changes Friday as state lawmakers said they were outraged to learn that the company slowed firefighters' internet service while they battled what became the state's largest-ever wildfire, the Mendocino Complex.
California DreamHousing, Homelessness And The California DreamAugust 24, 2018For many, the California Dream has been shrunk down to keeping a place to live.
California DreamA Deeper Dive Into California's Housing and Homelessness CrisisAugust 24, 2018As rents continue to rise, millions of low-income Californians struggle to meet ends meet, and many live on the edge of homelessness.
Business Journal: CalPERS High-Rise, Railyards Infrastructure, Pot RevenueAugust 24, 2018 | Steve MilneCalPERS wants to turn the vacant lot it owns on Capitol Mall into the site of Sacramento's tallest high-rise. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details on that story, plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
