California's budget Over the next 20 years, California is expected to issue over $200 billion of new debt to pay for various public works projects. The annual cost of servicing that debt would likely by more than $15 billion. How much debt is appropriate for California? How can the state prepare itself to pay off all that debt? A new study released by the State Treasurer's office takes a look at these issues. "Looking Beyond the Horizon" came out yesterday.
"Evermore" A new play about Edgar Allan Poe is getting its world premiere in Nevada City. Today on Insight, you'll meet Gary Wright, the local playwright behind the original piece. It offers a glimpse into Poe's work career and personal life eight years prior to his death in 1849. You'll meet lead actor Eric Wheeler and hear a scene.
"Evermore" runs through at Oct. 27th at the Historic Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Information: (530) 265-8587.
Author Spring Warren A new Western novel is getting attention in literary circles. It's called "Turpentine" and it's Spring Warren's debut novel. The Davis-based author tells you about the new book.
Spring Warren will read from "Turpentine" at 7:30 p.m. today at the Avid Reader, 617 Second St., Davis. Information: (530) 758-4040.