State GovernmentCalifornia To Require Background Checks For Ammo PurchasesJune 25, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom and other proponents said it will save lives but opponents are suing in hopes of eventually undoing a law they said will mostly harm millions of law-abiding gun owners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plan For Homeless ‘Village’ Of Tiny Homes Draws Opposition From Woodland ResidentsJune 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsCommunity leaders have scrapped a controversial proposal to shelter people in tiny homes near downtown Woodland. A new state grant could help build a larger campus for homeless residents on the city’s outskirts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Police Department’s New Helicopter Aids In Arrests First Day On The JobJune 25, 2019 | Rich IbarraPolice Chief Eric Jones says the helicopter already made a difference by averting an on-the-ground pursuit of a stolen car and aiding in the arrests of the suspects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Record Snow Melt, Toxic Algae Continues To Bloom In California Lakes And PondsJune 25, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroEvery summer, neon-green or white scum emerges on the surface of waterways across the state. It's harmful to humans — and can be deadly to pets. And officials say it's already limiting access to recreation spots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIt’s Been A Mess For Decades. Can Gov. Newsom Fix The State’s Technology?June 25, 2019Spending $40 million to create an Office of Digital Innovation, Gov. Gavin Newsom is betting the move will push state government into the 21st century.
EnvironmentJump In Wildfires Means Smoke's Health Impact Will SpreadJune 25, 2019(AP) — Scientists say that more intense and frequent wildfires are churning out waves of smoke that will sweep across the U.S., affecting tens of millions of people and causing a spike in premature deaths.
Undocumented Immigrants Could Run For California Democratic Party County Committees Under New BillJune 25, 2019 | Scott RoddDemocratic activists have pressured the state party to give undocumented immigrants more opportunity to participate in party elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former Sacramento Kings Executive Sentenced To 7 Years For FraudJune 24, 2019 | Nick MillerFormer chief revenue officer Jeffrey David pleaded guilty earlier this year to siphoning more than $13 million from the NBA team. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature OKs Health Insurance MandateJune 24, 2019(AP) — The California Legislature voted Monday to tax people who refuse to buy health insurance, bringing back a key part of former President Barack Obama's health care law after it was eliminated by Republicans in Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pants On Fire: Trump’s Latest California Voter Fraud Claim As Baseless As Past AllegationsJune 24, 2019 | Chris NicholsIn his recent interview on "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump claimed there’s proof to support his repeatedly debunked claim that "serious voter fraud" took place in California during the 2016 presidential election.
