‘Not The Golden State Anymore’: Middle- And Low-Income People Leaving CaliforniaJanuary 11, 2020Many who have left say they simply couldn’t afford to stay. One report found that the majority of people leaving earned less than $100,000.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘Hydrogen Highway’ Never Happened. Could 2020 Change That?January 11, 2020Hydrogen-powered cars haven't taken off. But with successful pilot projects using hydrogen buses and trucks, and with carmakers poised to expand consumers' options, proponents say this may be the year when the “fuel of the future” finally arrives.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lays Out Ambitious Climate Change Budget Plan, Says Trump Administration Isn’t HelpingJanuary 10, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroGov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal holds ambitious goals for addressing climate change — including a climate resilience bond for the November ballot.
Some Midtown Farmers Market Vendors Decry 62 Percent Fee Hike, Organizers Say New Rates Are ReasonableJanuary 10, 2020 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento market has grown dramatically since it first started in 2013. But recently, another aspect of the market also grew: the price farmers pay to sell there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sacramento Restaurant Closures; Movement Brewing Plans Rancho Cordova Site; Elk Grove Closer To First HospitalJanuary 10, 2020 | Steve MilneAre high labor costs and a saturated market reasons for the spate of recent restaurant closings in Sacramento? Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal joins us to talk about that story and other business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's What's In Governor Gavin Newsom's $222 Billion California Budget ProposalJanuary 10, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Ezra David Romero | Sammy Caiola | Scott RoddCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his 2020-2021 budget proposal Friday, including a new fund to address the homelessness crisis, more money for Cal Fire to fight wildfires, and a plan to create a generic drug label for the state.
California Climate Budget To Include $1 Billion Green Loan FundJanuary 9, 2020The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund, which would grow over four years, would offer low-interest lending to small businesses and organizations that have green ideas but may not be established or connected enough to compete for venture capital.
Health CareRoughly Half Of Children On Medi-Cal Aren’t Getting Screened For Lead Poisoning, New Audit ShowsJanuary 9, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia toddlers are supposed to get tested for lead poisoning around their first and second birthdays. But a new state audit shows about half of kids on Medi-Cal don’t receive either screening.
Health CareGov. Gavin Newsom To Propose That California Manufacture Its Own Generic DrugsJanuary 9, 2020Taking a play from Elizabeth Warren, California could become the first state to establish its own generic drug label, the better to cut health care costs.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Deep Dive Into Some Of California’s New LawsJanuary 9, 2020Each new year rings in new laws with it. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd looks at some of this year’s new laws: payday loans, private prisons and the controversial contractor law, AB 5. He also previews the current legislative session. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
