California Update for Thursday, November 28, 2019

Trump at border AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently claimed President Trump hasn’t completed any “new wall” during his time in office. PolitiFact California fact-checked her claim.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: President Donald Trump reviews border wall prototypes, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in San Diego - Evan Vucci / AP Photo / via PolitiFact California)

romaine California growers work to find answers to latest E. coli outbreak. This is the second consecutive year the industry has faced an E. coli outbreak just prior to Thanksgiving.

Story by Randol White.

(Photo: Romaine lettuce - Forest &amp/Kim Starr [CC BY 3.0])

primary CAFB 400x244 You might think that demand at food banks this holiday season would be lower than in recent years, since California’s economy is so strong. Turns out, it’s the opposite.

Story by Ben Adler.

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December 10, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Cities and counties across California are increasingly using steep fines against property owners to stop illegal cannabis cultivation in residential homes. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio) The State of California is planning for the long-term effects of climate…
December 09, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Californians must carry health insurance in 2020 or face a state-imposed penalty on their taxes in 2021. Story by Sammy Caiola. (Photo: Alex Proimos [CC BY 2.0]) CalFIRE expects to complete 33 of 35 priority projects by the end of the year. The remaining two are expected to be complete before the…
December 06, 2019
California Update for Monday, December 9, 2019
California health officials want children and adults on Medi-Cal get screened for traumatic childhood events that can cause negative health effects down the line. The state has begun giving doctors and nurses tools to do the screenings. Story by Sammy Caiola. (Photo: Love Krittaya - Public…
December 05, 2019
California Update for Friday, December 6, 2019
California not prepared to protect vulnerable residents from natural disasters. The new audit looked at 3 counties that have faced recent major wildfires: Butte, Sonoma, and Ventura. Story by Randol White. (Photo: Courtesy Sonoma Sheriff/via Twitter) California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara…
December 04, 2019
California Update for Thursday, December 5, 2019
The California Legislature launched a new office earlier this year to investigate sexual harassment complaints. But the Senate and Assembly are declining to release data on allegations from the new “Workplace Conduct Unit.” Story by Ben Adler. Read the full story. (Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital…
December 02, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, December 3, 2019
PG&E withheld information about medically at-risk customers ahead of major power shutoff, despite directions from the California Public Utilities Commission to hand it over during planned shutoffs. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: Pacific Gas & Electric employees work in the PG&E Emergency Operations…
Nov 28, 2019
California Update for Friday, November 29, 2019
A handful of Democratic presidential candidates are talking about disability issues while campaigning. California advocates are praising the…
Nov 26, 2019
‘The California Price’: Why It Costs So Much To Build A Home In The Golden State
Why does it cost so much to build a home in California? It’s more than just land, labor and materials. The development process itself, complete with…
Nov 21, 2019
California Update for Friday, November 22, 2019
The California Supreme Court says a new state law cannot force President Trump to submit his tax returns. And even though four of the seven justices…
Nov 15, 2019
California Update for Monday, November 18, 2019
Big Tech companies such as Apple and Facebook have pledged billions of dollars to ease California’s affordable housing crisis. How much of a…
Nov 13, 2019
California Update for Thursday, November 14, 2019
Recent power shutoffs left millions of Californians without electricity for days. With state elections next year, counties aren’t wasting any time…
Nov 11, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Cities that reject valid housing projects face a new threat: Third-party groups that can take them to court. A nonprofit affiliated with a realtors…
Nov 10, 2019
California Update for Monday, November 11, 2019
Backers of a California ballot measure to roll back Proposition 13 tax protections for commercial and industrial properties have started gathering…
Nov 05, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, November 6, 2019
A group of California mayors and public leaders want to buy out PG&E using $50 billion in bonds. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: Residences leveled by…
Nov 04, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, November 5, 2019
President Trump criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of the state’s wildfires this weekend, blaming them again on a lack of forest…
Oct 31, 2019
California Update for Friday, November 1, 2019
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg called for a ‘Silicon Valley moment’ on housing in California, saying cities should work with private industry to…
Oct 30, 2019
California Update for Thursday, October 31, 2019
NCAA moves to allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. The issue had been simmering for a long time, but California…
Oct 29, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, October 30, 2019
“Gig economy” companies including Uber, Lyft and Doordash are proposing a November 2020 California ballot measure that gives their drivers new…

NorCal News

December 09, 2019
Documentary, Invisible Bars, Touts Family Ties for Prisoners
On December 11, KPJK TV 60 will present Invisible Bars, a film about new California programs that take into account the damage done to families in the age of runaway incarceration. Filmmaker John Beck came to our studios with Fred Stillman, who served more than two decades in California prisons for…
December 07, 2019
Sonoma County EDB Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Kincade Fire Victims
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents affected by the Kincade Fire that occurred October 23 – November 7, 2019. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20, representatives from the Small Business Administration will be on hand at the Sonoma County Disaster…
December 05, 2019
PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement With Victims Of Northern California Wildfires
Pacific Gas and Electric announced a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of the Camp Fire and 2017 Northern California wildfires Friday. The settlement is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court.
December 05, 2019
Can California Reduce Homelessness Through Better Prevention?
By David Wagner, KPCC A Chicago call center worker asks callers how they ended up on the verge of homelessness. Credit: DAVID WAGNER/KPCCDespite billions in new spending, the number of people experiencing homelessness keeps rising in cities across California. In Los Angeles, taxpayers have put $1.2…
December 03, 2019
Organization Works to Improve First Responder Mental Health
Firefighters and first responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. North Bay Paramedic, Susan Farren, wants this to change. That’s why she founded a training program, called First Responder Resilience Incorporated. KRCB’s Adia White talked with Farren about why she…
December 02, 2019
Local Non-Profits Running Out of Funding for Fire Aid
Many nonprofits are running out of aid for families who lost their homes or income during the Kincade Fire. KRCB’s Adia White visited one local non-profit, seated in the heart of the disaster area, to find out how much need is unmet. For an updated list of recovery resources, click here.
Nov 26, 2019
On Thanksgiving, Remembering an Anniversary
On November 20, 1969, American Indian activists traveled to Alcatraz to begin an occupation of the prison island. It lasted 19 months. They were…
Nov 14, 2019
California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior
The Camp Fire was the most destructive fire in California’s history. 19,000 homes were destroyed and at least 85 people were killed. But with so many…
Nov 14, 2019
New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow
In the film,Two-Spirit Powwow, Rick Bacigalupi follows the development of the first LGBTQI Native American powwow in the United States. Thousands…
Nov 13, 2019
Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire
The Russian River provides water to as many as 700,000 local residents; close to a million visitors use the river for recreation in the summer.…
Nov 11, 2019
Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire
After the Kincade fire, there’s some talk of folks pulling up stakes — tired of the alerts, the blackouts, the evacuations. But for two residents of…
Nov 07, 2019
A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing
A year ago today, 85 lives and over 13,000 homes were lost in the Camp Fire. With so much lost, resilience means something different to everyone.…
Nov 06, 2019
Building Resilience After Tragedy
Friday marks one year since the devastating Camp Fire. The anniversary, in addition to the Kincade Fire, will trigger traumatic memories for many in…
Nov 06, 2019
KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire
Our neighbor and partner KBBF FM Radio 89.1 has been recognized with two feature stories about their heroic efforts to make sure our community stayed…
Nov 06, 2019
2017 Lessons Saved Lives and Property During Kincade Fire
In an article last week, Laura Hagar, editor of the Sonoma West Times and News asked the question we're all asking: How was the loss of property and…
Nov 05, 2019
'Halloween Do-Over' Brings Joy to Healdsburg After Fire
by Matt Villano When it became clear that Healdsburg was downgrading its evacuation status on Halloween, two local women figured most people would…

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