Four Sacramento-area hikers are retracing the 100-mile route of those sent to rescue the Donner Party 175 years agoFebruary 14, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe memorial trek honors the relief parties sent to help the snowbound pioneers back in 1847. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again?February 13, 2022The proposal would require landlords to keep units for at least five years before using a state law to evict renters. Supporters say it would help preserve affordable housing amid a historic shortage.
State GovernmentFormer Stockton mayor launches nonprofit to end poverty in CaliforniaFebruary 12, 2022Michael Tubbs, who now serves as an economic advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, announces a new nonprofit called End Poverty In California (EPIC) to advocate for statewide policies to reduce the wealth gap.
EnvironmentInterview: Five years after the Oroville Dam crisis, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea reflects on lessons learnedFebruary 11, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezFive years ago, the spillway at the Oroville Dam had a structural failure, forcing the evacuation of thousands of civilians. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea recounts the tense few days before and after the crisis Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityYolo County honors Black History Months with documentary series 'The Cost of Darkness'February 10, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe county is partnering with local author and activist Sandy Holman to host discussions about the Black experience and how racism impacts all aspects of society.
American River advocates demand Sacramento remove homeless camps. But the county’s authority is limitedFebruary 10, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe county’s chief park ranger says it’s a slow process and his authority is limited. But the regional parks department also removed more than 1,600 camps last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia energy regulators put plans on hold to cut benefits for rooftop solar customersFebruary 10, 2022 | Randol WhiteA vote by the CPUC will have to wait as regulators say they need more time to investigate the issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands pay tribute to Stockton firefighter killed while on dutyFebruary 8, 2022 | Rich IbarraMax Fortuna was shot to death last Monday while responding to a fire. He served the Stockton Fire Department for over two decades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew COVID sick leave would leave out at least 1 in 4 California workersFebruary 8, 2022California lawmakers’ plan to bring back COVID supplemental paid sick leave, but it won’t cover small business workers.
State GovernmentGOP Sen. Brian Dahle challenges Newsom for governorFebruary 8, 2022 | Nicole NixonDahle slammed Newsom as a “dictator” and “smooth-talking wine salesman” who has failed to address California’s skyrocketing cost of living and worsening homelessness crisis.
