Does California Have A Budget Surplus Of Nearly ‘$30 Billion,’ As Gov. Jerry Brown Claimed?December 18, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown will leave the state with a sizeable surplus when his term ends next month. But just how large is that pot of excess money? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lack Of Housing Leaves Fire Survivors Searching For SolutionsDecember 18, 2018In the aftermath of the Paradise wildfire, RVs and motels have become housing alternatives for displaced residents.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezB Street Theatre Premieres 'Halftime With Don'December 18, 2018 | Cody DrabbleActor Rich Hebert and Associate Artistic Director Lyndsay Burch join Insight to preview the new play “Halftime With Don” at B Street Theatre this month. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Capitol Kwanzaa Celebration Enters Twentieth YearDecember 18, 2018 | Bert JohnsonCapitol Kwanzaa Celebration Coordinator Michael Harris and Rev. Ambrose Carroll talk about the history of the Pan-African cultural celebration that began in California in 1966. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow To Become A Farmer In California? Get A MentorDecember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricFor only the second time in a century, the number of U.S. farmers under age 35 is increasing. New farmers in California are quickly realizing being good at growing kale isn’t enough to keep a farm afloat. Could business mentorship programs help? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
About 1/4 Of U.S. Breweries Join Sierra Nevada's Camp Fire Fundraising EffortDecember 17, 2018Just one town over from Paradise, where the Camp Fire destroyed more than 13,000 homes, is the city of Chico — home to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which is releasing a special beer — Resilience IPA — to raise money for victims.
State GovernmentCan California Afford Gavin Newsom's Vision For School Kids? Here's Your K-12 Primer For 2019December 17, 2018Top ranked per-pupil spending. Data tracking from toddlerhood to universities. State lawmakers have a long and expensive wish list as California rings in a new administration. Here’s your School Spending 101 primer for 2019.
Stockton Ahead Of New California Rules Requiring Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2040December 17, 2018 | Rich IbarraAll public transit agency buses in California must be zero-emission by 2040. Stockton already has 14 electric buses, and will convert another 60 diesel-electric hybrids to all-electric by 2025.
ICYMI: California Withdraws 'Text Tax' After FCC RulingDecember 17, 2018California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones.
State GovernmentCalifornia Restaurants Must Make Milk Or Water The Default Kids Meal Drink Starting In 2019December 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsRestaurants in California that offer kids meal combos will be required to serve milk or water as the default drink options. Parents will still be able to request soda or juice for their kids. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
