State GovernmentThe Trump Administration Stopped Working On California’s High-Speed Rail Project Last Year. Now, It’s Not Even Talking With The State.May 2, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration has cut off all communication and cooperation with the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The state says that puts the already embattled project at risk of further delays and cost increases. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Highway 99 Closed In South Sacramento Due To Police ActivityMay 2, 2019Caltrans is reporting that Highway 99 is closed in south Sacramento due to police activity. There is no estimate on when the highway will be reopened.
PG&E Offers $105M 'Wildfire Assistance' PlanMay 2, 2019(AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. plans to set up a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires likely started by the utility's equipment, according to a court filing Wednesday.
California Governor Makes Big Change To Giant Water ProjectMay 2, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom scrapped a $16 billion plan Thursday to build two giant water tunnels to reroute the state's water system and instead directed state agencies to restart planning for a single tunnel.
Arts and Lifestyle‘Disaster!’ At Sacramento Theater Company Gyrates To A 1970s Disco BeatMay 2, 2019 | Jeff HudsonIt packs in roughly 30 one-minute cover versions of throbbing disco hits and bubblegum soft rock anthems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: High Speed Rail Update, May Budget Revise And Campaign Season BeginsMay 2, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest on high speed rail, negotiations on the state budget and the beginning of presidential campaigning in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Business Of Making A (Free) Comic BookMay 2, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento comic book creators Eben Burgoon and Michael Calero talk about the business of creating a special issue for Free Comic Book Day, and what it’s really like to work in the industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrice Tag For California High-Speed Rail Increases Again, But State Says There’s Money To Build From Merced To BakersfieldMay 1, 2019 | Ben AdlerIn his first formal move to shape the future of the state’s high-speed rail project, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has released cost estimates and plans to build track, trains and stations in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Records Slowest Growth Rate In State History, While Wildfire Remakes City PopulationsMay 1, 2019 | Scott RoddCalifornia didn't quite make it to 40 million people in 2018. Chico added more than 19,000 residents as it took in thousands displaced by the Camp Fire.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Creates Commission To Study Future Of Work (And Struggles To Change A Light Bulb)May 1, 2019 | Ben AdlerHe made the announcement while honoring May Day Wednesday at American River College in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
