Health CareCalifornia Individual Health Insurance Rates To Increase SlightlyJuly 9, 2019People who buy their own health insurance in California next year will see their rates increase by less than 1%, the lowest jump in five years that state officials attribute to a new law that taxes most people who refuse to buy coverage.
When It Comes To Earthquake Intensity, Fault Line Size Is A Big DealJuly 9, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe San Andreas and Hayward fault lines are long. Hayward is 74 miles and San Andreas is 800 miles — or half the length of California. The active faults in the Sierra are often only a couple of miles in length.
Who Is Tom Steyer? A Bio Of The Democratic Presidential CandidateJuly 9, 2019 | Chris NicholsCalifornia environmental activist and billionaire Tom Steyer is running for president. Here’s a biographical look at the 2020 Democratic candidate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
When It Comes To Earthquake Insurance, Only About 10 Percent Of California Homes Are CoveredJuly 9, 2019 | Nick MillerThe largest California earthquake in more than two decades has the state again grappling with the prospect of major damage from ‘The Big One.’ Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Billionaire Tom Steyer Changes His Mind And Is Now Running For PresidentJuly 9, 2019The billionaire hedge fund manager, who has focused on impeaching the president, launched his presidential bid — with no mention of impeachment.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve Police Shootings RestrictionsJuly 9, 2019(AP) — A measure setting new standards that would allow police to use deadly force only when necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious injury to officers and bystanders has been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Boiler Explosion Triggered Natural Gas Blast At Nevada DormJuly 9, 2019(AP) — After a pair of explosions that injured eight people but none seriously at two University of Nevada, Reno dorms, anxious students and university administrators awaited word Monday about the structural safety of the buildings.
Man Dies After Leading Security Officers On An After-Hours Chase Through The Sacramento Kings ArenaJuly 8, 2019 | Nick MillerA man detained by private security after a chase through the Golden 1 Center July 2 died after suffering a medical emergency during the pursuit. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office says the cause of death is undetermined. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Proposal For $21 Billion Wildfire Liability FundJuly 8, 2019 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom set a deadline of July 12 to pass the proposal, and lawmakers acted swiftly Monday to usher it through the legislative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell Ends Presidential Bid, Will Seek ReelectionJuly 8, 2019Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday became the first candidate in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary to exit the campaign, saying he would run for reelection to his California congressional seat next year.
