A new state law paves the way for salary increases for certain city councils - the first adjustment in four decades. Also, PG&E ratepayers experience another increase to their utility bills. Finally, realistic wellness tips for the new year.

City Council Salary Caps

A new year means new laws taking effect in California, including one that paves the way for salary increases for certain city councils - the first adjustment in four decades. CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter Kristin Lam breaks down the provisions of the law, Senate Bill 329, and also provides an update on recent important developments within Sacramento’s governing body, including calls for the resignation of councilmember Sean Loloee after his federal indictment.

PG&E Rate Hikes (Again)

This month brings a new rate increase for PG&E customers, amounting to an average of $33 a month to utility bills. The utility giant says it needs the money to pay for undergrounding lines in wildfire-prone areas, among other safety improvements. However, PG&E is already requesting an additional rate hike, on top of the already-approved increase. Mark Toney is the Executive Director of TURN (The Utility Reform Network) and Meredith Fowlie is a Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley, and the Faculty Director at the Energy Institute at Haas. They join us to discuss why the utility giant is asking for more money again, and the impact it will have on customers.

Realistic Wellness Tips for the New Year

Jan. 1 is usually when a lot of us think about wellness. And health can mean a lot of things: from committing more time to fitness, prioritizing mental health, a work-life-balance, eating better, reducing stress, and taking up a new hobby or pastime. The list is varied, and often they relate to each other. We’re going to focus on incorporating healthy habits that can meet different lifestyles and abilities. Dr. Brandee Waite is the Director of UC Davis Health Sports Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Skyler Hanka is the Associate Director of Culinary Health at the UC Davis Office of Wellness Education.