Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Movies This Holiday Season Provide A Sense Of EscapeDecember 19, 2019Movies come out all the time, but there’s something about cozying up with popcorn and taking a break from holiday shopping that makes releases at this time of year extra special. Derrick Bang talks upcoming releases to screen and streaming services. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Some Classic Tunes Coming Back In New Boxed SetsDecember 19, 2019’Tis the season of great classics. CapRadio’s Dennis Newhall samples music from new boxed sets, just in time for holiday gift giving. We’ll hear songs from The Beatles, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Landlords Can't Reject Tenants Solely For Using Vouchers Starting In 2020December 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsLandlords will not be forced to rent to federal voucher holders, under the program formerly known as Section 8. They will still be able to use credit and background checks when deciding on rental applications.
EnvironmentYou Could Get Fined $25 If You Smoke At A California State Beach Or Park Starting In 2020December 18, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia decided in 2019 to make smoking and vaping on public land a bit tougher. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Firefighters ‘Spoke Out’ Against Trump? Claim In Biden Ad Is True.December 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic presidential candidate Joe Biden attacked President Trump in a new digital campaign ad, which claims California firefighters "spoke out" against the president over his controversial tweet during the state’s deadly November 2018 wildfires.
Health CareMental Health Care Could Get Easier for New Moms Under New California RulesDecember 18, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new California law could help women receive consistent services even if their mental health provider leaves their insurance network. And a budget bill effective Jan. 1 allows mothers on Medi-Cal to access mental health services for longer.
New California Laws For 2020December 18, 2019Every year hundreds of new California laws take effect Jan. 1. Many of them won't have much effect on your daily life. Here's a closer look at some that might in 2020.
Sacramento Serves As Guide, Cautionary Tale As More California Governments Use Steep Fines Against Illegal Pot GrowsDecember 18, 2019 | Scott RoddFrom Stanislaus County to Malibu, local governments are hitting property owners with heavy fines to curb illegal pot grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
After Hours Of Fiery Speeches In Protest And Support, House Impeaches TrumpDecember 18, 2019Lawmakers are set to pass two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The first article, which charges Trump with abuse of power, was approved largely along a party line vote, 230-197-1.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTommy Orange Talks About His Novel, 'There There'December 18, 2019Tommy Orange is a Northern California writer. His book "There There" was a Pulitzer finalist and won other literary awards. Before an audience in September, he explained why he thinks the Trump presidency led to the attention his debut novel got. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
