Insight With Vicki GonzalezSands Hall’s Memoir Gets An UpdateNovember 18, 2019Sands Hall spent a decade in Scientology. She wrote a memoir about her experience in 2018 called Flunk Start. Halls’ book has recently been released in paperback, with a new title and cover. She talks about these changes and her music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Democrats Still Waiting For The Full Iowa Treatment From Presidential CandidatesNovember 17, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe state moved its primary up from June to March, with backers hoping for more sway in presidential primaries. But to some of the people who attended this weekend’s California Democratic Party convention in Long Beach, the jury’s still out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
7 Affordable Ways To Protect Your Home From WildfiresNovember 17, 2019As wildfires become more frequent and ferocious, state officials recommend that homeowners do more to harden property in high-risk areas. Fireproofing can be pricey, but some solutions are no more expensive than basic home repairs.
State GovernmentSanders Stars With Biden, Warren Absent At California Democratic ForumNovember 16, 2019The decisions by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren to skip this weekend's California Democratic Party Convention less than three months before voting begins gave rival candidates an opportunity to make inroads with the party’s most devoted activists.
State GovernmentCalifornia Says It Won’t Buy Cars From GM, Toyota, Others Opposing Tough Tailpipe StandardsNovember 16, 2019California's decision to buy only from carmakers that have agreed to follow its clean car rules may well cost GM's Chevrolet tens of millions of dollars.
All-Electric Shuttle Service Between UC Davis And Sacramento Faces Rider ResistanceNovember 16, 2019 | Randol WhiteSome longtime riders think new stops along the midday routes will greatly increase commute times.
State GovernmentNo Biden, No Warren As California Democrats Gather For Second State Party Convention Of 2019November 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe other two frontrunners, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, are on the speaker list. So is California Sen. Kamala Harris, who’s seen her poll numbers drop in her home state as well as nationally.
Health CareSutter Health Pays $30 Million To Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit After Allegedly Paying Doctors For Patient ReferralsNovember 15, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe 2014 suit alleges Sutter Health illegally paid a Sacramento cardiovascular group in exchange for physicians referring patients to its hospitals. The health system settled the suit for more than $30 million.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Overhaul Insurance Plan After WildfiresNovember 15, 2019Californians who lost their home insurance because of the threat of wildfires will be able to buy comprehensive policies next year through a state-mandated plan under an order issued Thursday by the state insurance commissioner.
Business Journal: Apple Adding Elk Grove Cafeteria In Elk Grove; Combellack's Closing After 100 Years; That's Cheap Comes To Country Club PlazaNovember 15, 2019 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento region's second largest tech company behind Intel - Apple - is making improvements to its Elk Grove campus. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news.
