California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli/APFamilies of those killed by inmates now on death row have harshly criticized Gov. Newsom’s halt to the death penalty. We spoke with the mother of a police officer about her sense of betrayal.

Story by Chris Nichols.

A firefighter runs while trying to save a home as a wildfire tears through Lakeport, Calif. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Credit: AP Photo / Noah Berger / via CapRadioGov. Newsom proclaimed a statewide emergency on wildfires Friday. The plan expedites forest-thinning projects and other ways to reduce threats. It comes after Cal Fire recommended this type of work at 35 locations with benefits for 200 communities.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

Credit: Chris NicholsThe state added just under 15,000 jobs in February after adding around 6,000 in January. The average monthly gain last year reached nearly 25,000.

Story by Ben Adler.

Monday, March 25, 2019