Placer County To Inspect Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Short-Term Rentals After Close Call In TahoeDecember 4, 2019 | Randol WhiteA Thanksgiving weekend incident at Lake Tahoe involving actress Anna Faris has brought attention to state and local rules. Placer County will soon be inspecting short-term rentals for detectors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump RuleDecember 4, 2019The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can't show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.
Judiciary Committee Takes Up Impeachment In Hearing With Legal ScholarsDecember 4, 2019Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and his majority are expected to take up a report completed by the Intelligence Committee. Republicans are expected to step up their ongoing defense of President Trump. Watch the hearing live here starting at 7 a.m.
Sacramento Moves Closer To Making Panic Buttons Required At City HotelsDecember 3, 2019 | Steve MilneAn ordinance to require panic buttons for hotel staff has passed through a Sacramento City Council committee and will likely go to the full council after the new year.
Kamala Harris' Presidential Bid Is Over, But California Political Observers Still See National PotentialDecember 3, 2019 | Chris NicholsThe U.S. Senator officially ended her Democratic presidential campaign Tuesday, but political consultants in California said Harris could still have a long and formidable career ahead.
Kamala Harris Drops Out Of Presidential RaceDecember 3, 2019California Sen. Kamala Harris entered the presidential primary with high expectations, but her campaign struggled to gain traction in a crowded field.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Won't Disclose Latest Sexual Harassment Complaint DataDecember 3, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Senate and Assembly have released data on sexual harassment allegations for 2018 in response to a CapRadio public records request. But they’re declining to share the same data since the Legislature’s new investigative unit launched in February.
Ceres Pays $4.1 Million To Settle Two Fatal Shooting Lawsuits Involving The Same OfficerDecember 2, 2019 | Bob MoffittIn the span of 10 months, Ceres police officers shot and killed two people after high-speed chases. The city has agreed to pay more than $4 million to settle two lawsuits.
PG&E Withheld Information About Medically At-Risk Customers Ahead Of Major Power ShutoffDecember 2, 2019 | Scott RoddThe utility insisted counties sign a non-disclosure agreement before releasing the information — despite directions from the California Public Utilities Commission to hand it over during planned shutoffs.
City Of Sacramento Might Add Another Office To Oversee Marijuana DispensariesDecember 2, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento is entertaining the thought of adding oversight of the cannabis industry by hiring someone outside the Office of Cannabis Management to essentially help manage cannabis.
