• A California Assembly investigation into complaints of sexual harassment by Democrat Cristina Garcia has found the most severe allegations to be unsubstantiated.
More than two months into the coronavirus pandemic, Californians are still having issues filing for unemployment benefits. And state lawmakers expressed their frustration during a legislative hearing on Thursday.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: via CapRadio)
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced today that about 10,000 low-income households in the city may soon be getting free internet service.
Story by Steve Milne.
California expects to collect more individual mandate fines from people not carrying insurance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some experts and advocates say the state should reconsider penalizing Californians who are already struggling.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., talks during her first campaign organizing event at Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Credit: AP Photo/Richard Vogel/via PolitifactCalifornia Senator Kamala Harris said this week she now supports independent investigations of police shootings. This marks a full reversal from her past stance. PolitiFact California rated it a Full Flop on our Flip-O-Meter.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Find more fact checks at Politifact.com/California.
Assemblymember Shirley Weber, left, and Ciara Hamilton, Elizabeth Medrano, Jeff Noble and Cheryl Dorsey (left to right) prepare to speak at a hearing on Weber's AB 392 on April 9, 2019. Credit: Ben Adler / Capital Public RadioCivil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California Legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force.
Story by Ben Adler.
Yummy gum, lemon twist, butterscotch and cinnamon roll are just a few of the flavors on the shelf at Twisted Smoke Shop in East Sacramento. Credit: Sammy Caiola / Capital Public RadioDozens of bills were debated at the Capitol Thursday, including proposals that would ban flavored tobacco sales and smoking in state parks.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Friday, May 24, 2019
• A San Francisco brewery is one of a few California breweries ordered to stop production of beer with hemp-based ingredients.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposes a 10-percent cut to the state’s funding model for K-12 schools. Teachers and school administrators say if their funding is slashed, students may not be able to return to school safely.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Patrick Q / Flickr / via CapRadio)
After reporting its first five confirmed COVID-19 cases in less than a week, Lassen County is rescinding its move to an expanded stage of the state's reopening. Meanwhile, Sonoma County is also slowing the rate it is allowing business to start up.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
California’s new unemployment claims dropped to 212,000 last week, the lowest level in two months.
Story by Chris Nichols.
In this Feb. 26, 2015 file photo, a full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo / via CapRadioThe Trump administration has cut off all communication and cooperation with the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The state says that puts the already embattled project at risk of further delays and cost increases.
Story by Ben Adler.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioCalifornia doctors can’t prescribe cannabis, but a new bill could allow patients with medical marijuana cards to use their own weed while in the hospital.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Photo of the DWR water team at Phillips, CA. Photo courtesy of DWR.The final snow survey of the year in the Northern Sierra shows a snowpack at 144% of normal.
Michelin Star via Wikimedia CommonsFor years, if you wanted to eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant on the West Coast, you needed to head to the SF Bay Area. But now, the prestigious rating service is expanding to other areas including LA, San Diego, Sacramento, and Santa Barbara.
Story by Randol White.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioEfforts by the California teachers union to curb charter school growth have stalled in at the Capitol this week. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom indicated a willingness to explore charter school reforms.
Story by Scott Rodd.
California teens and young adults want help coping with gender identity, bullying and substance abuse — but most say they aren’t connected to counseling and other resources, according to a new survey by the Born This Way Foundation.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Friday, May 31, 2019
• Gymnasts who were sexually assaulted by their team doctor are supporting a bill that would require patients to be informed if the doctor they are about to see has been put on probation by the medical board.
After administering more than 30 million doses, California is shifting away from mass vaccination sites. Instead, the state will target hard-to-reach populations and people hesitant about the vaccine.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: In this Feb. 16, 2021, file photo, a woman receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a joint state and federal mass vaccination site set up the campus of California State University of Los Angeles, in Los Angeles - AP Photo/Jae C. on Hong, File).
The head of California's state university system is getting some pushback after requiring students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus.
Story by Steve Milne.
Gov. Gavin Newsom released new guidelines Thursday for beginning to reopen parts of California, both for businesses wanting to expand operations and for counties looking to loosen restrictions on residents.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at the Bloom Energy on Mar. 28, 2020. Bloom Energy is a fuel cell generator company that has switched over to refurbishing ventilators as more patients experience respiratory issues due to COVID-19 - Beth LaBerge/KQED)
Yuba and Sutter Counties have one health officer and are now the first counties to reopen their economies ahead of the state's schedule.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
(Photo: A nail salon in the Yuba Sutter Mall does brisk business with a line out the door as the two counties defy state orders and open more "non-essential" businesses - Bob Moffitt/CapRadio)
California is projecting a $54.3 billion deficit — a landmark budget shortfall due to the COVID-19 crisis that will reverberate for years to come. How does this compare with the Great Recession and where will cuts come from?
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his proposed 2020-2021 budget Jan. 10, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg called for a ‘Silicon Valley moment’ on housing in California, saying cities should work with private industry to rapidly expand tiny home construction by hundreds of thousands of units.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: An example of a tiny home constructed in Berkeley. Mayor Darrell Steinberg wants Sacramento developers to come up with their own ideas for tiny homes - Courtesy of Youth Spirit Artworks)
Governor Gavin Newsom praised kids who weathered a power outage while slamming the state's utilities during a stop at a Northern California elementary school.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
(Photo: Courtesy Blue Oak Elementary)
California’s Assembly speaker has the same name as one of the world champion Washington Nationals baseball players. And even though the speaker’s a big baseball fan, it’s really starting to get on his nerves.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: The Washington Nationals congratulate Anthony Rendon after his two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday - Matt Slocum / AP via Cap Radio)
Friday, November 1, 2019
UCLA's Daniel Swain is sounding the alarm to not wait on addressing impending floods from warming temperatures. He says waiting to address flooding issues like the state’s done with wildfire, could mean breaching of levees and flooding statewide.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: A flooded South Yuba River in Nevada City, California - Kelly M. Grow/California Department of Water Resources)
There were more than 30 cannabis measures on local ballots in the state Tuesday and nearly all of them passed.
Story by Scott Rodd.
This photo, taken Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, shows one of the elevated sections of the high-speed rail under construction in Fresno, Calif. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP PhotoState auditors say the California High-Speed Rail Authority has engaged in flawed decision-making and poor contract management, according to an audit released Thursday.
Story by Nadine Sebai.
A home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Credit: Noah Berger / AP PhotoThe sheer number of people forced out of their homes is exacerbating an already troubled housing situation in Butte County.
Story by Randol White.
Smoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County fills the air in Sacramento, 90 miles away. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioLocal health officials in the Sacramento region are recommending different approaches to the public in dealing with the terrible air quality from the major wildfires burning throughout the state.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond, candidates for California’s superintendent of public instruction, debate at the Sacramento Press Club on September 11, 2018. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioThe two candidates for California’s state schools chief has received a significant amount of campaign contributions; over 50-million dollars. As election day approaches, candidates show differences in how to deal with teacher pay raises.
Story by Nadine Sebai.
Credit: farmvetco.orgVeterans who want to work in agriculture need training and experience. A recent step by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make it less costly for vets to take part in a farmer apprenticeship program in northern California.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Learn more about the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
California health officials announced a curfew on nonessential activities beginning this weekend due to a spike in coronavirus cases. While critics of Gov. Gavin Newsom questioned the move, business owners are deciding how to move forward.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: via Tab|Leau)
California's hospital industry group says facilities have learned a lot since the start of the pandemic. Most don't plan to cancel surgeries this time around, they aren't relying on field hospitals and they're keeping a very close eye on equipment.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Several state lawmakers in northern California want a more localized approach to managing the COVID-19 pandemic … so they’ve started organizing at the county-level.
Story by Nina Sparling.
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 are Democratic appointees, the vote siding with the state Republican Party’s lawsuit was unanimous.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Santa Ana Star Center, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Rio Rancho, N.M. - Evan Vucci / AP Photo / via Cap Radio)
California’s affordable housing crisis was raised at this week’s Democratic presidential debate in Atlanta. How are housing advocates reacting?
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: An aerial view shows homes under construction at a housing development in Petaluma, Calif., in January. As housing prices surge around the country, Democratic presidential candidates are offering plans to address the shortage of affordable homes and apartments - Justin Sullivan / Getty Images / via Cap Radio)
The Trump Administration plans to raise the allowed threshold of the second most common weed killer in the U.S. Atrazine is applied on crops like corn, alfalfa, and on some Christmas trees.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: Benjah-bmm27 – Public Domain via Wikipedia)
Friday, November 22, 2019
Carol and George Law received a flier twice offering to buy their one-acre vacant lot in San Diego County for $800 in cash, Sept. 25, 2018. Photo by: Amita Sharma / KPBSAmid California’s record-shattering housing prices, the state’s senior homeowners are sitting on a gold mine. And it has made them marks for con artists. As part of our statewide collaboration covering the California Dream, KPBS’s Amita Sharma looks at the tricks scammers use.
Friday, November 23, 2018
On Monday, we’ll hear the story of a California senior in danger of losing his home... and with nowhere else to go.
A handful of Democratic presidential candidates are talking about disability issues while campaigning. California advocates are praising the unprecedented attention this election cycle.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Ali Ada runs a comedy group for people with disabilities. She says disability issues are more prevalent in elections this year than in the past, and she’s hopeful candidates will keep issues like health care and employment accommodations in mind - Sammy Caiola / Capital Public Radio)
More than 129 million trees died in California during the drought, but there were survivors. Now scientists are experimenting with seedlings from those trees to create forests resilient to climate change.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: Forest biologist Patricia Maloney is raising 10,000 sugar pine seedlings descended from trees that survived California's historic drought - Lauren Sommer/KQED/via NPR)
It's not clear how effective this year's flu shot will be, but health officials are still encouraging everyone to get vaccinated.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: via Mary Mathis/NPR)
Lorenzo Harris discusses with his wife, Yolanda Harris, how their company was the first to enroll in California’s new state-run retirement-savings program during an event on Thursday at Sacramento City Hall. Credit: Nick Miller / Capital Public RadioState Treasurer John Chiang saysstate's new retirement program for private employers could help 7.5 million Californians.
Story by Nick Miller.
Christmas jingles are meant to be festive, but some people find them stressful, or even sad. Is holiday music fatiguing us?
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Friday, November 30, 2018
The term fracking has been tossed around this election cycle by presidential candidates. It’s also an oil extraction practice Governor Gavin Newsom has asked the legislature to end. But why is it getting so much attention?
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: via CapRadio)
Advocates say the national support for Obamacare that emerged during the election could make people feel more confident about Medi-Cal and Covered California.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom on Thursday in San Francisco makes his first public comments after his election. He dedicated much of the time to the deadly mass shooting in Thousand Oaks. Credit: Janie Har / Associated PressGovernor-elect Gavin Newsom delayed a planned announcement on his transition to California’s top office Wednesday after Tuesday night’s mass shooting in Thousand Oaks.
Story by Ben Adler.
Cars heading south on Highway 99 from Chico on Thursday 11/9/18 as Camp Fire continues to rage in Butte County. Credit: Sky ScholfieldMassive evacuations are underway in Butte County because of a wildfire that sparked Thursday morning. The now 18,000 acre Camp Fire began near the community of Paradise east of Chico.
Story by North State Public Radio’s Marc Albert.
Friday, November 9, 2018
California public safety and emergency management officials are offering the state’s resources to local governments and PG&E during the blackouts that have left millions of people without power.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: File photo - Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo / via Cap Radio)
California’s official warning for cancer-causing chemicals is supposed to be on potato chips, peanut butter and a lot of other foods. But now businesses are fighting that requirement.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: A Prop 65 warning sign - slworking 2, Flickr/via Cap Radio)
For years, California environmental justice advocates have opposed the use of a pesticide linked to health defects in kids. In February the sale of chlorpyrifos will end in California.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: California is banning a pesticide often used by growers of grapes, citrus, almonds and other crops. Sales of chlorpyrifos will be outlawed in the state as of Feb. 6 - Eric Risberg / AP / via Cap Radio)
Friday, October 11, 2019
The California Energy Commission announced Wednesday $384 million dollars for building charging infrastructure to energize zero-emission vehicles. About half of those dollars are allotted to benefit low-income communities.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
(Photo: This Oct. 17, 2018, file photo shows a Chevrolet Volt hybrid car charging at a ChargePoint charging station at a parking garage in Los Angeles - AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Governor Newsom cut funding from schools, housing initiatives and state worker pay in hopes that the federal government would shell out more stimulus money to states. If that came through, it would offset the budget cuts.
Story by Scott Rodd.
California unveils first statewide earthquake early warning system in nation.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
(Photo: A California Highway Patrol officer checks cars that fell when the upper deck of the San Francisco Bay Bridge collapsed onto the lower deck after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake - George Nikitin / AP / via Cap Radio)
A new state report shows a 26% median increase in drug prices over the last three years.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio)
After 25 years of broadcasting the California Legislature’s floor sessions and committee hearings, the state’s version of C-SPAN has gone dark. Lawmakers are exploring a replacement.
Story by Ben Alder.
(Photo: dailyinvention / Flickr / via Cap Radio)
Friday, October 18, 2019
A ballot proposition to reinstate affirmative action made it to the ballot in the midst of protests over racial justice. But a month out from Election Day, the measure isn't polling well.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Demonstrators march down L Street in downtown Sacramento on June 3, 2020, to protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
Lawmakers voted to abolish the state’s cash bail system. The bail industry swiftly filed a referendum challenge. Now it's up to voters to decide.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: A bail bond shop in Sacramento - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
An English professor at Yuba College is teaming up with the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California to call on the school to cover transgender health care for employees and their dependents.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Brian Condrey – Courtesy of Brian Condrey)
Governor Gavin Newsom says utilities need to be held accountable for the costs incurred by customers who lose money as a result of these power outages. He says should they choose not to reimburse customers, the CPUC has the power to demand they do.
Story by Randol White.
(Photo: A man walks across the street under a Pacific Gas & Electric sign outside of a PG&E building in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 - Jeff Chiu / AP Photo / via Cap Radio)
The California Department of Public Health is launching an educational campaign in response to a national outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Teens' use of vape devices is increasing, and they're not always aware if nicotine is in the mix - Jane Khomi / Getty Images / via Cap Radio)
Friday, October 25, 2019
Credit: Eight Cent / FlickrCalifornia growers usually start irrigating walnut trees in late spring. But a new study by UC Davis researchers finds growers could hold off on watering and still get the same crop yields.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Credit: Jayla Lee / Sacramento StateThere are likely tens-of-thousands of former California State University students who dropped out when they were within sight of getting their degree. These students can now find a path to graduate without ever stepping foot back inside a classroom.
Story by Randol White.
Learn more about completing your degree with Cal State Online.
Friday, October 26, 2018
In this election, it's not only what you say that can get you in trouble when casting a ballot but what you wear.
Story by Mike Haggerty.
(Photo by James McNellis - CC BY 2.0)
A group of researchers across California have come to a consensus: To reduce the cost and risk of catastrophic wildfires the state needs to create a one-stop-shop for data.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
The first data has been released on an 18-month-long experiment in Stockton to provide some residents with a monthly stipend of $500. This "universal basic income" experiment has become an issue in the presidential campaign.
As part of our California Dream collaboration, Sammy Caiola has the story.
Read the full story.
(Photo: Jovan Bravo, 31, at the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration headquarters. Bravo is one of 125 residents receiving $500 a month from the pilot project - Sammy Caiola)
Friday, October 4, 2019
EDD halted new unemployment filings for two weeks in September in order to revamp its application system. But there’s still a backlog of over 1 million jobless Californians waiting for benefits.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: The Employment Development Department office in downtown Sacramento - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
Four Bay Area counties, including Sonoma, have failed to meet the State’s new COVID-19 health equity requirements. They won’t be able to reopen any further until they do.
Story by David Boyner – KALW
(This story was produced by KALW's Annelise Finney in collaboration with the California Regional News Hub.)
Californians will vote on Proposition 15 this fall. If approved, the measure would increase taxes on factories, stores, and other commercial and industrial properties worth $3 million or more. It would raise billions for schools, cities, and counties.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon/CapRadio)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris has claimed she took on Big Oil during her time as California’s attorney general. PolitiFact California examined her record and spoke with environmental experts about how far she went.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Read full versions of all fact checks.
(Photo: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris claims she took on Big Oil during her time as California’s attorney general – Via Politifact California)
California leads the U.S. in the number of high-density homes located in areas susceptible to wildfires.
Story by Steve Milne.
(Photo: Courtesy of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office/via Capital Public Radio)
Friday, September 13, 2019
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Gov. Jerry Brown speaks as Michael Bloomberg, left, listens during a news conference at the Global Action Climate Summit Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in San Francisco. Credit: Ezra David Romero / Capital Public RadioTwo prominent American leaders on climate change are laying out a path for the nation to meet its Paris Climate Agreement goals despite President Trump’s vow to withdraw.
Story by Ezra David Romero
Redwoods in California are faring well despite warming temperatures. As part of the Global Climate Action Summit attendees visited a grove of redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. Credit: Ezra David Romero / Capital Public RadioIt’s not all doom and gloom at Governor Jerry Brown’s Global Climate Action Summit this week in San Francisco. Redwoods are dealing with warming temperatures in a positive way.
Story by Ezra David Romero
Yummy gum, lemon twist, butterscotch and cinnamon roll are just a few of the flavors on the shelf at Twisted Smoke Shop in East Sacramento. Credit: Sammy Caiola / Capital Public Radioe cig flavors SCFlavored tobacco has become popular among California youth. Local governments and state health officials have taken a stand against the industry, and now the federal government is staging a crackdown.
Story by Sammy Caiola
Friday, September 14, 2018
California banned affirmative action more than two decades ago. But now, amid protests for racial justice, voters will have the option to reinstate it.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Demonstrators march down L Street in downtown Sacramento on June 3, 2020 to protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
The Trump administration’s move to revoke California’s decades-old ability to set its own auto emissions standards is drawing criticism from former governors in both political parties.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: Amy Quinton / Capital Public Radio)
A State lawmaker wants to limit rebates for electric cars to automakers who adhere to CA's tougher emissions standards.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
(Photo: Janitors [CC BY 2.0])
The federal government will release a non-native weevil in California to help control the prickly yellow starthistle.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
(Photo: Yellow starthistle is an invasive species that thrives in part because of its prickly spines - Martin Jambon / Flickr)
Friday, September 20, 2019
California could soon require doctors to screen moms for postpartum depression and other disorders. If left untreated, maternal mental health challenges can lead to poor birth outcomes and childhood behavioral issues.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Credit: Helen Lockhart/Two Oceans AquariumIf you want to sip through a single-use plastic straw at a dine-in restaurant in California, you’ll soon have to specifically ask for them.
Story by Ben Adler.
A home destroyed by the Carr Fire in Redding. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioCal Fire has already burned through all the money the state had budgeted for fighting wildfires this fiscal year. So the Legislature and Governor Jerry Brown’s administration are rushing over a fresh infusion of cash.
Story by Ben Adler.
Friday, September 21, 2018
In order to combat climate change, Governor Gavin Newsom wants to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles in California by 2035. But the November election could determine whether that happens on time.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Jebulon / CC BY-SA 3.0)
California public health officials will now have the option to make their home addresses confidential. It’s part of an effort to protect these employees from hostile threats related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
California’s building industry and Republican lawmakers say a prevailing wage bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk, if signed, could add significantly to the cost of housing in the state. Supporters say it would be a needed boost for worker pay.
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio News)
San Joaquin County's district attorney launches criminal probe into advertising practices of e-cigarette giant Juul.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
(Photo courtesy of NPR)
The governor's actions include several measures that exempt certain projects from the state’s sweeping environmental review process known as CEQA.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli/Via Cap Radio)
Friday, September 27, 2019
Governor Brown blocks noncitizens from serving on California boards and commissions. Plus, signed a measure expanding California's paid family leave program to military families.
Story by Ben Adler.
Seventeen people have been charged in connection with a robbery ring that targeted Apple stores in California. Eight are now in custody.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
Friday, September 28, 2018
California lawmakers approved a small slate of police reform bills before the legislative session ended Monday. But many others were left on the table.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon/CapRadio)
California Republicans gather for their state party convention starting Friday, with new leadership and nowhere to go but up. But the party faces a tough balancing act ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Story by Ben Adler.
(Photo: Brad Parscale, manager of President Donald Trump's reelection campaign, to headline state party convention - Paul Sancya / AP Photo / via CapRadio)
New California rent cap bill would limit annual rent increases to five percent plus inflation. Housing built within the last 15 years is exempt, to keep from discouraging new housing construction.
Story by Randol White.
(Photo: This photo shows a "For Rent" sign outside an apartment building in Sacramento, Calif. - AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli/ via CapRadio)
A federal judge has ruled that a soccer fan can sue the California state Department of Motor Vehicles for allegedly violating his freedom of speech by banning specialty plates that it considers offensive.
Story by Steve Milne.
(Photo:People wait at counters at the DMV in Fullerton, Calif. -Micah Sittig/Flickr/via CapRadio)
Friday, September 5, 2019
The California DMV is under fire again this week. The agency has been under scrutiny in recent months for long wait times. But now, the DMV says it may have sent inaccurate voter registration information on thousands of its customers.
Story by Nadine Sebai.
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig speaks as DA's from Amador, El Dorado and Sacramento counties look on at an event where they urged Gov. Jerry Brown to veto two bills they call “dangerous” to public safety. Credit: Ben Adler / CapRadioCounty district attorneys are calling on California Governor Jerry Brown to veto two bills they call “dangerous” to public safety — including one that would prohibit 14- and 15-year-old criminal defendants from being tried as adults.
Story by Ben Adler.
Friday, September 7, 2018
A public phone meeting/webinar attempted by the California Fish and Game Commission to host an emergency meeting had so many calls that commissioners couldn't get through.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
(Photo: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio)
California’s "stay at home" orders are working to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is monitoring nearly 200 nursing homes that have had staff or patients test positive for the virus.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
The Carr Fire tears through Shasta, Calif., Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity, the blaze destroyed multiple homes and at least one historic building. Credit: Noah Berger / AP Photo / Via CapRadioGovernor Gavin Newsom released a report on wildfires. The report covered everything from preventing themto how the state can help keep investor-owned utilities financially sound so their customers can get affordable electricity.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Credit: Chris Nichols / Capital Public RadioElectric car ownership in California is growing faster than ever according to a new report.
Story by Randol White.
State workers process tax returns at California's Franchise Tax Board. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioIf you can’t pay your entire state tax bill Monday, California's Franchise Tax Board says pay what you can now, then call or go online to set up a payment plan.
California's cannabis industry remains open during the COVID-19 crisis. What are stores doing to adapt?
Story by Chris Nichols.
(Photo: Hippie Hill in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is the traditional venue for 420 celebration. But, not this year – Hippie Hill 420 Facebook)
The past decade saw record-setting job growth and unemployment rates in California, but the coronavirus has ground that to a halt.
Story by Nicole Nixon.
California lawmakers have some unanswered questions about Governor Gavin Newsom’s spending on coronavirus response. The Assembly meets Monday after the Senate held a similar hearing last week.
Story by Scott Rodd.
Advocacy groups are working to keep up translations of the ever-changing information around the coronavirus for immigrant communities.
Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, addresses labor leaders in Sacramento, Calif., in April 2019. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP/via CapRadio.California Senator Kamala Harris recently claimed that an unanticipated cost of $400 would mean “complete upheaval” for almost half of American families. PolitiFact California rated her claim Half True.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Via CapradioCalifornia STD rates remain high, especially for syphilis, which starts in pregnant women and can have serious consequences for infants. The new report showed a 244 percent jump in babies born with the disease.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Credit: Gosia Wozniacka / AP / via CapradioA federal appeals court in San Francisco Friday gave the EPA 90 days to justify why a widely used pesticide should remain on the market.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Monday, April 22, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that he wants to loosen medical care restrictions as part of the exit strategy from shelter-in-place. But providers are still figuring out how to safely return to normal, while patients are anxiously waiting.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
(Photo: Fay Gordon, her son Diego Garcia and husband David Garcia, at Mori Point in Pacifica the day before Gordon was diagnosed with breast cancer - Courtesy of David Garcia)
Despite the freeze on evictions in California, some landlords are sending tenants ‘three day notices,’ which allow them to begin the eviction process. This is causing confusion and fear for renters.
Story by Chris Nichols.
A satellite image of the Thomas Fire's burn scar and active flames on December 7, 2017. Credit: Joshua Stevens/NASA Earth ObservatoryPredicting when a heat wave or wildfire hits in California could be as easy as looking to an app.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Lisa Buswell-Rodriguez and her daughter, June, (left) and Lizabeth Richie and her son, Jack (right). Buswell-Rodriguez and Richie have had problems getting insurance to cover the breast pumps they need after having their children. Photos courtesy of Lisa Buswell-Rodriguez and Lizabeth Richie/via CapRadioCalifornia moms are asking for $7 million dollars in Governor Gavin Newsom’s next budget proposal to make better breast pumps available through Medi-Cal.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
California parents of children with disabilities have reached a settlement with the state department of health care services. They say the state wasn't providing promised and necessary medical care.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Monday, April 29, 2019
• New campaign finance figures show Gavin Newsom raised $4.6 million from January through late April and has $20 million in cash on hand, far more than any other candidate in the race for governor.
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