California Just Forced Equal Pay For Female Surfers. Could That Change Other Games?September 9, 2018The World Surf League announced a new plan last week to pay men and women equal prize money. This came after an obscure state panel indicated that they would only lease the public beach for a competition if men and women were paid equally.
Snell Fire In Napa County Prompts EvacuationsSeptember 8, 2018A fire that started Saturday afternoon in Napa County near Berryessa Estates has grown to 1,700 acres and prompted evacuations, according to Cal Fire.
State GovernmentObama, On Campaign Swing In Southern California, Urges 'Sanity In Our Politics'September 8, 2018(AP) — Former President Barack Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Block Drilling ExpansionSeptember 8, 2018Jerry Brown has signed legislation that would ban docks, pipelines or other onshore infrastructure needed to support new offshore drilling rigs.
Californians Still Really Like Prop. 13. Except For The Big Parts They Don’t Like.September 7, 2018Forty years after its passage, California's landmark anti-tax measure remains as popular as ever. But there's more nuance in the polling than you might think.
Cuts Coming For Sacramento City School District To Make Up For $24 Million DeficitSeptember 7, 2018 | Bob MoffittSacramento City Unified School District has been warned for months to balance its budget and is now being ordered. Which programs or positions will be cut has not been determined.
Delta Fire Will Keep I-5 Closed Through The WeekendSeptember 7, 2018(AP) — A decision was expected Friday on whether to reopen Interstate 5 but first authorities had to check the safety of the pavement and cut down burned trees next to the road — some of them 70 feet tall — that might be in danger of falling down
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPoly Varghese And Jay Nair Play ‘Whispers Of Trance’September 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleClassical Indian musician Poly Varghese plays music from his 2018 record “Whispers of Trance” on his unique instrument, the Mohan Veena. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio Reads: Vanessa Hua’s 'A River of Stars'September 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJournalist Vanessa Hua’s debut novel is receiving rave reviews. In this excerpt from CapRadio Reads, host Donna Apidone speaks with Hua about “A River of Stars.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Controversy At The DMV, Public Safety Bills Move On To GovernorSeptember 7, 2018Extreme wait times and revelations about incorrect information in voter registrations continue to plague the Department of Motor Vehicles, while California District Attorneys urge the governor to veto two new public safety bills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.