California’s Supreme Court Has Thrown Cities—And Citizens—Into Chaos Over Local TaxesFebruary 17, 2019San Francisco, Oakland, and Fresno are getting sued—all because the California Supreme Court has yet to answer a simple question: How many votes does it take for a new tax to become law?
Should California Buy Disaster Insurance?February 16, 2019Napa Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Treasurer Fiona Ma say it’s time to look at purchasing disaster insurance for the state.
Hunger Strike Ends At Yuba County Jail, Sheriff Calls Claims Of Inmate Mistreatment ‘Misleading’February 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittSupporters said the immigration detainees who had been on a hunger strike at the Yuba County Jail would end it this weekend. They ended it early after voicing their claims of mistreatment to sheriff staff.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom Calls For ‘Master Plan On Aging’ In CaliforniaFebruary 15, 2019 | Chris NicholsAdvocates for seniors say the state doesn’t need new programs, but instead must make existing ones work together more effectively. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion AllegationsFebruary 15, 2019An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.
Gavin Newsom Talks With Students Displaced After The Camp Fire, Discusses Emergency Spending For Communities Impacted By WildfiresFebruary 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the area burned by the Camp Fire on Thursday, announcing a state contribution of about $31.3 million to replace lost property tax revenues for seven California counties.
Health CareSome Rural California Hospitals Will Try To Prevent Overdoses With Opioid Treatment In The ERFebruary 15, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.
CapRadio ReadsJohn Lescroart - The Rule Of LawFebruary 15, 2019In John Lescroart’s novel “The Rule of Law,” a coyote who was smuggling immigrants into the U.S. is mysteriously murdered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government'Donald Trump, We’ll See You In Court': Newsom Says California Will Sue Over Border Emergency DeclarationFebruary 15, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state would challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a southern border wall, hinting at a multi-state lawsuit against the administration.
California Expected To Sue Trump Administration Over Emergency DeclarationFebruary 15, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are expected to announce that the state will sue the Trump Administration over the president's declaration of a national emergency to secure funds for the border wall. Watch live here.
