Mocktails, Growing Acceptance, And Health Benefits Make ‘Sober January’ More Appealing To MillennialsJanuary 29, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSome Californians took their New Year's resolutions a step further this year and ditched drinking for an entire month. Addiction experts say the “sober January” trend is a good way to assess alcohol intake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possible Fatal Blow For Contentious Housing Bill SB 50 As It Falls Short In California SenateJanuary 29, 2020 | Chris NicholsSenate Bill 50 is three votes short. The measure would require cities and counties to allow for higher-density housing near job and transit centers, but the bill still could pass on Thursday.
Shenanigans? Under California’s Primary Rules, Some Campaigns Boggle The MindJanuary 29, 2020A Central Valley state Senate race is the latest oddball illustration of how California's "top two" primary can distort the field, confuse voters and raise suspicions.
Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own RatesJanuary 29, 2020 | Scott RoddThe experiment underway at three airports comes in reaction to a recent state law that makes it harder to classify people as contract workers rather than as employees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Trial Without Witnesses? Senate Proceedings Yield Few CluesJanuary 29, 2020Senators began asking questions in the impeachment trial Wednesday. Meanwhile, the NSC told John Bolton, whom Democrats want to testify, that his forthcoming book had classified material.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCoronavirus UpdateJanuary 29, 2020Coronavirus is holding the world’s attention as more and more cases are reported and deaths mount. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations have been cancelled and travel limited. But, there’s lots of misinformation about the virus and its spread. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot PlacementJanuary 29, 2020There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPam Houston On Her Memoir And The Sierra Writer's ConferenceJanuary 29, 2020The Sierra Writers Conference is coming up this weekend. Pam Houston will give the keynote on Saturday. She’s written in many genres, from novels to short stories, essays to memoir. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Named The Most Racially Diverse City In AmericaJanuary 28, 2020 | Rich IbarraA new study by U.S. News and World Report lists California as home to 7 out of 10 of the most diverse cities.
In Final Day Of Arguments, Trump Defense Focuses On Bar For ImpeachmentJanuary 28, 2020Tuesday's presentations follow arguments from Trump lawyers attacking the impeachment charges and the Biden family. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to push for witnesses in the next phase of the trial.
