California Agency, Gas Tax Backers Worked Closely TogetherOctober 17, 2018As the battle to overturn California's gas tax increase intensified, the state transportation agency coordinated frequently with the public affairs firm working to block the repeal on behalf of unions, construction companies and local governments.
State GovernmentWhat’s Behind All Those DMV Voter-Registration Snafus? ‘Motor Voter’ May Have Launched With Makeshift Computer SystemOctober 17, 2018The DMV launched California’s new “motor voter” system in April without the proper computer program in place, advocates say, likely contributing to recent snafus and errors on more than 100,000 voter registrations.
When Does Smoke Actually Result In Tainted Wine Grapes? It’s Complicated.October 17, 2018 | Julia MitricIn the wake of 2017’s devastating wildfires, California’s growers and winemakers are worried about grapes exposed to smoke. The industry is funding a UC Davis researcher to study “smoke taint” to find out what can be done. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Roadways Ranked Among Worst In Nation In TRIP ReportOctober 17, 2018 | Drew SandsorSacramento’s roads and highways placed among the worst in the nation in a new report by TRIP, a national nonprofit that rates road conditions. The Bay Area’s roads and highways were ranked the worst in the U.S. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Candidates Dianne Feinstein And Kevin De Leon Share The Stage In San FranciscoOctober 17, 2018 | Nadine SebaiCalifornia's candidates for U.S. Senate spoke on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in a conversation organized by the Public Policy Institute of California in San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
County Supervisors Reject Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones’ Plan To Change Oversight Of His DepartmentOctober 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittAn effort by Jones to obstruct and remove investigative authority went before the county on Tuesday — and a majority of supervisors were not pleased.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA: Proposition 10October 17, 2018There are many claims being made about Proposition 10 on both sides. PolitiFact CA Reporter Christ Nichols does some fact checking. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Surveys Changes A Year Into #MeToo MovementOctober 17, 2018 | Cody DrabbleAfter a year of public discussion and legislative reforms in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Work Equity President Pamela Lopez reflects on how much has and has not changed for women in the workforce. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Citations Increase Along American River Parkway Even Though Sacramento County Rangers Stopped Enforcing Illegal Camping OrdinanceOctober 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittA recent court decision prompted the county to stop ticketing for camping near the river. Instead, rangers are charging people with infractions such as littering, having dogs off leash and other crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Cost Of Your Favorite Beer Could Double Due To Climate Change, Study SuggestsOctober 16, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroTrouble could be brewing for California's beer industry if global temperatures continue to warm. Climate change could tap the state's beer industry — and some brewers are already feeling the impacts of it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
