California Update for Thursday, July 4, 2019

TravisWild sc The California Dream used to be a car and a house. But for some people, today, the dream is a car that IS your house. These are not people pushed by high rents to live in their cars…They are people who choose it. They call it Van Life.

As part of our California Dream collaboration, Capital Public Radio’s Sammy Caiola goes in search of the Van Life community.

(Photo credit: Sammy Caiola)

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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 27, 2019

California Update for Thursday, November 28, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently claimed President Trump hasn’t completed any “new wall” during his time in office. PolitiFact California…
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…

NorCal News

December 11, 2019

Death of Petaluma Man Calls Use of Carotid Hold Into Question

The death of a Petaluma man while in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about law enforcement oversight. 52-year old David Ward died the day before Thanksgiving after being placed in a carotid hold by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy. The exact cause of death is still under…
December 11, 2019

Santa Rosa Police Department Finishes Community Listening Sessions

The Santa Rosa Police Department recently completed five community listening sessions to find out how it can better serve the community. This is the first time the police department has completed a series of sessions with intent to incorporate the public’s feedback. KRCB’s Adia White attended a…
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…
Dec 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…
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…

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