California Update for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Berkeley glade afternoon The UC wants to change how the system works saying it's too expensive and wants to make its research free for anyone to access.

Story by Randol White.

(Photo: UC Berkeley - Gku [CC BY-SA 3.0])

Equifax HQ npr California will get nearly $19 million as part of nationwide settlement with credit rating agency Equifax.

Story by Drew Sandsor.

(Photo: Mike Stewart/AP/via NPR)

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August 19, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, August 20, 2019
The city of Sacramento is suing a group of homeless people, asking a court to ban them from a local neighborhood over their past history of drug use and other crimes. Attorneys and homeless advocates say this is an attack on civil rights. Story by Chris Nichols. (Photo: The Broadway SacRT light…
August 16, 2019
California Update for Monday, August 19, 2019
A year and a half after the fatal Sacramento police shooting of Stephon* Clark, California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign into law on Monday a new standard for when officers can use deadly force. Story by Ben Adler. (Photo: Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty, left, and Shirley Weber, left,…
August 15, 2019
California Update for Friday, August 16, 2019
One of the most expensive political fights in California history could be headed for the November 2020 ballot: a property tax increase that could raise $10 billion a year for schools, community colleges and local governments. Story by Ben Adler. (Photo: Courtesy of Capital Public Radio)…
August 14, 2019
California Update for Thursday, August 15, 2019
The leader of the California state Senate says negotiations over whether gig economy workers at companies like Lyft, Uber, and Postmates should be classified as employees will likely continue into next year. Story by Ben Adler. (Photo: Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins - Rich Pedroncelli / AP /…
August 13, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Advocates are pushing for more investment in housing, early childhood education and other environmental factors that could prevent chronic disease. Story by Sammy Caiola. (Photo: Spring Lake Park - Stepheng3 [Public domain]) California is suing the Trump administration over its proposal to roll…
August 12, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Lawmakers grilled California State University leaders at a hearing Monday over a $1.5 billion surplus fund it failed to disclose to students and the state. Story by Scott Rodd. (Photo: CSULA sign on Campus – Justefrain, Own work [CC BY 3.0]) The Trump Administration announced Monday it's clarifying…
Aug 09, 2019
California Update for Monday, August 12, 2019
Residential ‘impact fees’ are a big reason it’s so expensive to build a home in California. Those charges are not only expensive, but unpredictable…
Aug 08, 2019
California Update for Friday, August 9, 2019
The California Republican Party made a blatantly false claim this week saying President Trump was “kicked off” the state’s ballot. PolitiFact…
Aug 07, 2019
California Update for Thursday, August 8, 2019
Californians spend $50 billion a year on services regulated by the state’s powerful, obscure Public Utilities Commission: electricity, phones, even…
Aug 06, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, August 7, 2019
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein made some sweeping claims about the United States having the most gun deaths in the world and more guns than people.…
Aug 05, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Newsom says white supremacy is key priority following shootings. White nationalism has been tied to recent shootings across the country, including in…
Aug 04, 2019
California Update for Monday, August 5, 2019
California Sen. Kamala Harris’ record as a prosecutor was attacked at the Democratic debate. PolitiFact California took a closer look at that record…
Aug 01, 2019
California Update for Friday, August 2, 2019
California Sen. Kamala Harris has moved into the top tier of presidential candidates. Wednesday night at the Democratic debate, she faced attacks…
Jul 31, 2019
California Update for Thursday, August 1, 2019
Bar exam leak gives law students advance look at test topics. The information was initially sent to a select group of law school deans by mistake.…
Jul 30, 2019
California Update for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
A new law will require presidential candidates to release 5 years of tax returns to appear on California’s primary ballot. Story by Scott Rodd.…
Jul 29, 2019
California Update for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Civil rights groups say there are legal concerns about Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg's state proposal to force people into shelters. Story by…
Jul 26, 2019
California Update for Monday, July 29, 2019
California fire season is in full swing, but the priority fire prevention projects that Gov. Gavin Newsom called for earlier this year are nearly all…
Jul 25, 2019
California Update for Friday, July 26, 2019
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg made eye-opening claims about California’s homeless population, including the soaring rate of homeless deaths in…

NorCal News

August 20, 2019
Roseland Mural Welcomed into the Community
Martín Zúñiga created a vibrant mural this summer with about a dozen young women from the Santa Rosa community. It's at Roseland Elementary: A Leadership Academy, and it represents the movement of the young people there toward education and giving back. We talk with the artist and Michelle Leisen,…
August 19, 2019
Annual Mochilada Backpack Giveaway Kicks off the School Year
Mochila is a Spanish word for backpack – and in Santa Rosa, the annual Mochilada is a giveaway of packs full of school supplies for kids as they start the new school year. Although families were excited to celebrate the end of summer vacation, they were also anxious over immigration raids and the…
August 16, 2019
Portraits of Unhoused Neighbors Emphasize Humanity
The Second Annual Festival of Belonging returns to Santa Rosa on September 13th and 14th. With artful image and thought-provoking conversation, this year's Festival focuses on homelessness and how it affects the community as a whole. The Festival is a free community event – all are welcome. Events…
August 15, 2019
Schulz Museum Celebrates Woodstock Festival on its 50th Anniversary
After their disastrous performance at Woodstock, the Grateful Dead almost dropped out of the music business entirely. Fifty years later, Drummer Mickey Hart now laughs at himself for thinking that moment would ruin his career. Hart spoke at the Schultz museum on August 3rd, along with his wife…
August 15, 2019
Protesters Urge Sonoma County to Divest from Private Prisons
On July 23rd, protestors gathered to call on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Their demand? Begin a process that could lead the county to divest taxpayers’ money from certain banks. Banks that have ties to migrant detention facilities. But when do ethics overpower financial incentives?…
August 13, 2019
Local Priest Reacts to National Cathedral Statement on Trump
On July 30, the Washington National Cathedral released a statement strongly condemning the rhetoric of President Donald Trump. This was before the most recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton and in the context of Trump's inflammatory remarks about Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore as…
Aug 13, 2019
Agencies Face Stricter Guidelines When Evicting the Homeless
At the beginning of July, activists reached an agreement with the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma over how homeless people are treated…
Aug 08, 2019
Santa Rosa Holds Public Hearing on PG&E Rate Hike
The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) is holding hearings across the state to listen to public opinion on Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E)…
Aug 08, 2019
Bohemian Club Provides Talent for Monte Rio Variety Show
The Monte Rio Variety show is an annual event put on by volunteers in the community. But the talent, most of which is kept under wraps until show…
Aug 08, 2019
Bohemian Grove Annual Encampment Ends for the Summer
About two hours north of San Francisco, nestled under the towering redwoods of Monte Rio, the Bohemian Grove just concluded its 18-day long,…
Aug 07, 2019
Residents Celebrate Agricultural Roots at Sonoma County Fair
The theme of this year’s 83rd annual Sonoma County Fair is “Back to Our Roots in Cowboy Boots.” It's meant to celebrate the region's long history in…
Aug 06, 2019
Rep. Huffman Talks Local Issues and Trump at Point Reyes
In a standing-room-only Town Hall at the Point Reyes Dance Palace, Rep. Jared Huffman answered questions for nearly an hour and a half on Monday,…
Aug 05, 2019
Families Celebrate Sonoma County Fair Despite Increased Security
Despite the atrocities in Ohio and Texas over the weekend, families at the Sonoma County Fair didn’t let hatred and violence ruin their traditions.…
Aug 01, 2019
Officials Address Safety Along SMART Train Corridor
Five people have been killed by the SMART train since June, three are believed to have died by suicide. County leaders are now looking for ways to…
Jul 31, 2019
Supervisor Zane Cites Progress, Concerns in Kaiser Talks
Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane was in our studios recently, talking about a group she has formed to meet with the CEO of Kaiser Permanente,…
Jul 30, 2019
Grand Jury Commends Sonoma County Jail Mental Health Program
In Sonoma County, as elsewhere, jails increasingly serve as mental health facilities. In its yearly report, the Sonoma County Grand Jury commended a…

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