Descendants Honor Chinese Workers On Transcontinental Railroad's 150th YearMay 10, 2019(AP) — A group of descendants of Chinese workers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad are pushing to have their ancestors honored as the railroad marks the 150th anniversary of its completion on May 10, 2019.
Business Journal: Midtown Micro-Unit Housing Project Nearly Finished; Aerojet Selling More Rancho Cordova Property; Country Club Adding Retail SpaceMay 10, 2019 | Steve MilneA new housing project with "micro-units" as small as 300 square feet is almost finished in midtown Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details about that and news about Aerojet and Country Club Plaza. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaNewsom’s Latest Health Care Proposal Includes More Help For Covered California Consumers, Less Money For The UndocumentedMay 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to universal health care goals, but some advocates say his revised budget proposal falls short, particularly for the undocumented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pot 101 Update: What Are The Rules For Advertising Recreational Marijuana In California?May 9, 2019 | Sami SotoBillboards with colorful advertisements for recreational marijuana are popping up across the state. What are the limits on promoting marijuana and how do they differ from rules on tobacco ads? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $213 Billion Budget, Including $1 Billion For Homelessness And Increased ‘Rainy Day’ ReservesMay 9, 2019 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Scott RoddThe revised spending plan is a $4.5 billion increase over Newsom’s January proposal and would spend the extra revenue on education, debt payments and building the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Twitter Conspiracy Sabotages Grass Valley FundraiserMay 9, 2019(AP) — Officials in Grass Valley say an online conspiracy that started with a tweet from former FBI Director James Comey forced them to cancel an annual school fundraiser out of safety concerns.
Pot Businesses Press For Nevada To Redo Licensing ProcessMay 9, 2019(AP) — Two marijuana businesses that were turned down for recreational dispensary licenses are taking the state to court, accusing it of using a temporary employment service to screen hundreds of applicants.
Six Months After the Camp Fire, This Family Is Still Far from Finding A New HomeMay 9, 2019 | Pauline BartoloneThe Porter family lost their homes in the Camp Fire in November 2018, and they’ve struggled to find permanent housing since. They’re not the only ones. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAll Eyes On Gov. Gavin Newsom As He Prepares Updated California Budget ProposalMay 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerAlthough the state’s economy continues to be strong, Newsom is offering words of caution ahead of releasing his “May Revise” budget update. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIt’s Time For Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'May Revise' Budget AnnouncementMay 9, 2019Every year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
