Bacterial Disease Outbreak Affecting Hundreds Of California Sea LionsOctober 16, 2018 | Steve MilneSo far this year 220 sea lions have tested positive for leptospirosis, an infection that can cause the animals to go into kidney failure. Two-thirds of the animals diagnosed this year have died. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWe Said Enough, One Year Later: A Timeline Of Key Events In The Campaign Against Sexual Harassment At California’s CapitolOctober 16, 2018 | Chris Hagan | Kacey SycamoreIt's been one year since women in California politics signed onto a letter describing a culture of sexual harassment at the Capitol. Here’s a look back at key moments since the We Said Enough campaign began.
Sacramento County Declares Emergency Homeless Shelter CrisisOctober 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento is expected to make a similar declaration, which will make it eligible for some of the $20 million in state funding for homeless housing programs. Sacramento County will help administer the funds.
Getting Back What You Lost — Rebuilding In A Wildfire ZoneOctober 16, 2018In Sonoma County, homes are being rebuilt in the same area that burned to the ground in last year's Tubbs Fire. Despite the risk, a severe housing shortage in the area is forcing tough choices.
PG&E Restoring Power As Wildfire Risks EaseOctober 16, 2018About 20,000 utility customers remained without electricity Tuesday in Northern California after Pacific Gas & Electric cut power over the weekend in a pre-emptive bid to prevent wildfires in high winds and dry weather.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWe Said Enough On Their Movement Against Sexual Harassment One Year LaterOctober 16, 2018 | Cody Drabble | Bert JohnsonIt’s been one year since the women behind We Said Enough released a detailed letter about harassment in California’s state government. We check in with the founders to hear what's changed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sheriff Scott Jones Can Keep Obstructing Investigations Into Shootings, County Counsel SaysOctober 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittIn a letter to the Board of Supervisors on Monday, the county counsel said Jones can continue to block the county inspector general’s investigations of his department. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Schools Close As PG&E Shuts Off Power In Sierra Foothills Due To Fire Conditions. Residents Concerned About Additional OutagesOctober 15, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroStrong winds, low humidity and dry vegetation caused PG&E to turn off power to customers in the Sierra Nevada foothills on Sunday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDialysis Industry Raises $99 Million To Defeat California’s Prop 8October 15, 2018 | Chris NicholsHave you seen, heard or read a Prop 8 ad? They’re hard to miss. The proposition dealing with kidney dialysis centers is the most expensive one on the November ballot. So who’s spending the money and why? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Plans To Restore Power For Most Northern California Customers Affected By Fire Danger OutageOctober 14, 2018PG&E said Monday it planned to restore power by midnight to 70 percent of customers in Northern California who were without power since Sunday night. About 60,000 customers were affected by the power shut-off, the company said in a statement.
