Insight With Vicki GonzalezB Street’s Original Christmas Show Premieres At The SofiaNovember 21, 2019"On An Open Fire" is an original play written by Buck Busfield in keeping with B Street Theatre’s holiday tradition. It premieres this weekend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislative Analyst Office Predicts $7 Billion State Budget SurplusNovember 20, 2019California is expected to have a $7 billion budget surplus next year, but lawmakers were urged not to spend all of it because a sizable chunk depends on an upcoming decision by the Trump administration as it feuds with state Democratic leaders.
Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis Of November's FaceoffNovember 20, 2019Ten candidates are on stage in Atlanta on Wednesday night — amid an impeachment inquiry into President Trump and a shifting field. NPR reporters have live analysis and fact checks of their remarks.
State GovernmentCities Step In To Halt Last-Minute EvictionsNovember 20, 2019Throughout the state, advocates have reported a slew of last-minute evictions before a new law that protects tenants goes into effect. As a result, many local governments are placing a temporary hold on evictions.
Great Question!With Cannabis Legal In California, Some Cities And Health Groups (And Neighbors) Are Asking Questions About Secondhand SmokeNovember 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThere’s limited research on the long-term effects of secondhand marijuana smoke, but some advocates want to see more health warnings as public cannabis use becomes more common.
Some Sierra Foothill Counties Now Won't Lose Power In Latest PG&E ShutoffNovember 20, 2019PG&E has reduced the number of customers who could be impacted by their latest power shutoff, with El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Yuba and western Sonoma counties now no longer expected to lose power.
Sondland Says Top Trump Officials Knew Of Push For Ukraine InvestigationsNovember 20, 2019The U.S. ambassador to the European Union said he kept Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other top administration officials abreast of his contacts with Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMeet California’s New State Archivist And A Behind-The-Scenes TourNovember 20, 2019A state’s archivist has a job that not a lot of people get to witness. Nor do most people spend time in the building where the archivist works. Today, we’ll introduce you to California's new archivist and we’ll hear about a fun, holiday themed tour. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Will Cut Power In 16 Counties Starting Wednesday MorningNovember 19, 2019The utility said strong winds Wednesday will prompt them to shut off power to customers in the Sierra Foothills, North Valley and North Bay starting at 7 a.m.
Fresno Shooting Rattles Small, Tight-Knit US Hmong CommunityNovember 19, 2019Fresno has been the heart of California’s Hmong community for decades. Now, that community is reeling from the shooting deaths of four Hmong American men at a weekend party.