State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Propose Last-Minute Bill Providing Funds For Fighting WildfiresAugust 26, 2020A fee added to utility bills — less than $1 per month — would be extended until 2045 if the legislation is adopted by two-thirds of both chambers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires And COVID-19 For August 26August 26, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on wildfires and COVID-19 in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Neighborhood Restaurants Are Struggling — And Also Seeing Huge Support From Loyal CustomersAugust 26, 2020Family-owned restaurants are cultural gems. But as the coronavirus continues to spread, institutions continue to suffer, although some are seeing tremendous support from loyal neighbors.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Are Gearing Up To Debate Police Reforms. Police Unions Want More Time For Vetting.August 25, 2020 | Nicole NixonGeorge Floyd’s death by the knee of a Minnesota police officer spurred momentum for a slew of police reform bills 2,000 miles away in the California Legislature. But even in a Democrat-dominated statehouse, some reforms aren’t a sure thing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Republican National Convention Live Coverage: Tuesday, Aug. 25August 25, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
As California Wildfire Seasons Worsen, What’s The Impact On Children’s Health Long-Term?August 25, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaScientists are trying to find out whether children’s lungs and immune systems are negatively affected by the chemicals in wildfire smoke, and whether fetuses in utero during wildfires are likely to have neurodevelopmental delays. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Says She ‘Took On The Big Banks’ As California Attorney General. Did She Go Far Enough?August 25, 2020 | Chris NicholsSen. Kamala Harris has repeatedly said she “took on the big banks” as California attorney general after the foreclosure crisis. PolitiFact California found she played a key role, though advocates say it was not enough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials COVID-19 Update For August 25August 25, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Sacramento To Vote On Redevelopment Plan That Tenants, Housing Advocates Fear Will Lead To DisplacementAugust 25, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento’s two oldest and historic housing complexes, Alder Grove and Marina Vista, are at the center of a redevelopment plan that has residents and tenants rights activists worried about displacement.
RNC Live Coverage: Monday, Aug. 24August 24, 2020Follow live updates and analysis of the Republican National Convention.
