What Has California Gov. Gavin Newsom Done So Far For The Homeless?February 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his run for governor, Gavin Newsom said California needed state leadership "laser-focused" on its homeless crisis. PolitiFact California is tracking now-Gov. Newsom's progress, or lack thereof, on this and other promises.
Rain, Snow And Wind Batter Northern California In Latest Winter StormFebruary 25, 2019A big winter storm in the Sierra Nevada is bringing snow as flooding concerns come to Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Davis Researchers Have Helped Map The Strawberry Genome, Which Could Lead To Healthier, Tastier BerriesFebruary 25, 2019 | Julia MitricNow that scientists have mapped the strawberry genome, they say having this genetic roadmap could lead the way to breeding disease resistant berries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia GOP Reevaluates Political Future At State Party ConventionFebruary 25, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with several members of the California GOP at the party’s convention this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A New Plan Aims To Train Thousands of First Responders in Rural AreasFebruary 25, 2019 | Rich IbarraFive million Californians live in rural settings and they are the most vulnerable when disasters hit with medical help far away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamMore Retirees Find Themselves Taking Care Of Mom And DadFebruary 25, 2019People are living longer compared to decades ago, spawning a trend: Senior citizens taking care of their very elderly parents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Just Elected Their First Female Party Chairperson, But The GOP Still Faces A Daunting ComebackFebruary 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe California Republican Party convention wrapped up Sunday with its first ever female chairperson — and its first Latina. But her task remains daunting: Chart the party’s path forward under President Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIf California Pursues A Cap On Rent Increases, How Many Tenants Will It Help? No One Really Knows YetFebruary 24, 2019Less than four months after an initiative to allow cities to expand rent control failed at the ballot box, no new legislation from lawmakers or specific proposals from the Newsom administration have been introduced to cap how much rents can rise.
Charter Schools Are A Flashpoint In California’s Teacher Strikes—Here’s Where And How They’ve GrownFebruary 24, 2019Charter schools are a flashpoint in California’s teacher strikes—here’s where and how they’ve grown.
California’s ‘Smart’ Energy Future Glows On The Horizon—But How To Get There?February 23, 2019In a redesigned electricity system, people may choose where to get power—even cars will be able to charge up their homes. Fossil fuels will be gone.
