State GovernmentSacramento Company First In California To Enroll In State-Run Retirement Savings ProgramNovember 29, 2018 | Nick MillerCalled ‘CalSavers,’ the plan requires any business with five or more workers to either offer a private retirement plan or sign up for a state independent-retirement account. Employees would be automatically enrolled, but have the right to opt out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flooding Hits Butte County Area Scarred By WildfireNovember 29, 2018(AP) — Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Butte County on Thursday, forcing officials to quickly deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stranded in vehicles after a downpour near the Paradise area, officials said.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party Chairman Resigns Over Misconduct AllegationsNovember 29, 2018California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman announced Thursday that he is resigning amid sexual misconduct allegations, hours after Governor-elect Gavin Newsom called for him to step down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Missing Persons List Adds To Confusion After Camp FireNovember 29, 2018The Camp Fire all but leveled the town of Paradise and ravaged neighboring communities. As authorities comb the charred ruins for human remains and collect DNA samples from relatives, they are trying to determine who on the list is truly missing.
Some Paradise Residents Allowed To Return To Properties Next WeekNovember 29, 2018Some Camp Fire evacuees will be allowed to return to their properties in Paradise next week, but no electricity, impassable roads, iffy water and failed septic systems are likely to greet them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice From Hey, Listen! Host Nick BrunnerNovember 29, 2018In this edition of Sound Advice, he brings us the swan song by underheard powerhouse The Glands, plus artists with roots in Sacramento and a track recorded in our studios. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Plan To Remove 51 Trees Near Downtown Convention Center Leaves Advocates FrustratedNovember 28, 2018 | Nick MillerThe city plans to replace the trees with 80 new ones — a prospect that didn’t satisfy all residents, and one council member. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Smash-And-Grab Car Break-Ins Are At ‘Epidemic’ Levels In San Francisco. Here’s One California Lawmaker’s Solution.November 28, 2018 | Nadine SebaiState Sen. Scott Wiener is re-introducing a bill that would make it easier to prosecute property crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Early Childhood Education In California Could See Big Changes Under Gavin NewsomNovember 28, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe governor-elect promising universal preschool for the next generation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Up To 2,000 FEMA Trailers Planned For Camp Fire VictimsNovember 28, 2018(AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday that as many as 2,000 trailers could be used to help house survivors of the Camp Fire, some possibly as soon as this week.
