California Rejects State's Largest Utility's Bankruptcy PlanDecember 15, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to expedite the beleaguered PG&E bankruptcy case in time for next year's wildfire season. But Newsom said the utility's plan "falls woefully short" of what is needed.
How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Across The West CoastDecember 13, 2019Cities in the West that are dealing with an explosion of homelessness are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that limits camping bans in public parks and right of ways.
Additional $400,000 In Funding Will Help Stockton Shelter Add Beds This WinterDecember 13, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe Stockton Shelter for the Homeless and the Gospel Rescue Mission will be able to add 50 beds apiece with the funding from the city of Stockton and San Joaquin County.
Arts and LifestyleCapital Stage Returns To Pemberly For Jane Austen-Inspired "The Wickhams"December 13, 2019 | Jeff HudsonSacramento’s Capital Stage is presenting another holiday season play recalling British writer Jane Austen. Critic Jeff Hudson says this nimble production will particularly appeal to fans of PBS serials like “Downton Abbey” and “Upstairs, Downstairs.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Zebra Mopeds In Sacramento; Raley's Community Rooms; Original Perry's, Ruffhaus ClosingDecember 13, 2019 | Steve MilneAn electric moped monthly subscription service has come to Sacramento. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has the story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
House Judiciary Committee Approves 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against TrumpDecember 13, 2019After an abrupt end to a contentious day of debate, the panel reconvened Friday morning to pass the articles on party-line votes. The full House of Representatives is expected to vote next week.
EnvironmentWithout Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report SaysDecember 12, 2019Despite years of urgent warnings, local governments are moving too slow to prevent the worst damage from sea-level rise caused by climate change, according to a report by the California Legislative Analyst’s office.
House Judiciary Committee Delays Votes On Two Articles of Impeachment Until FridayDecember 12, 2019Chairman Jerrold Nadler unexpectedly called a halt for the night without consulting minority Republicans after hours of procedural combat toward the expected votes. GOP members were outraged.
State GovernmentBloomberg Unveils Proposals On Housing, Income Inequality During Stockton Campaign StopDecember 11, 2019 | Scott RoddDemocratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg also received an endorsement from Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.
Health CareCalifornians Need Health Insurance By Jan. 1 Or Risk Paying A New PenaltyDecember 11, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians must carry health insurance in 2020, or face a state-imposed penalty. Covered California is encouraging the state’s uninsured to enroll in a plan by Dec. 20, the deadline for coverage that kicks in Jan. 1.
