Paul’s Place provides ‘path forward’ for unhoused residents in DavisOfficials celebrated the opening of Paul’s Place in Davis this week. The 4-story building includes a homeless resource center, emergency shelter beds and permanent housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California coronavirus updates: With the public health emergency ending, COVID treatments are expected to balloon in cost
February 9, 2023Helping homeowners: California expands mortgage reliefThe state is expanding mortgage relief to more California homeowners who are struggling through the pandemic. The program now covers second mortgages and loan deferrals, with a maximum total grant of $80,000.
Health CareFebruary 8, 2023Centene agrees to $215 million settlement with California for alleged medicaid overbillingThe nation’s largest Medicaid insurer denies wrongdoing after the California attorney general’s office investigated it for inflating prescription drug costs.
State GovernmentFebruary 8, 2023Nicole NixonAfter legal trouble, advocates want state lawmakers to ‘reconsider’ Capitol Annex optionsA group of opponents has criticized the new building’s proposed design, its $1.2 billion price tag, a lack of transparency over plans and timelines and issues with its impact on local businesses, the Capitol’s west steps and trees in Capitol park.
February 8, 2023COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longerInsurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance.
ClassicalFebruary 8, 2023Gustavo Dudamel's new musical home is the New York PhilharmonicThe New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday afternoon that the charismatic 42-year-old conductor will be taking on the music director designate post at the start of the 2025-26 concert season.
State GovernmentFebruary 8, 2023California lawmakers try again to cap insulin costsCalifornia plans to roll out an ambitious plan to manufacture its own insulin, but in the meantime, legislators are proposing to cap what diabetics pay.
February 7, 2023Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPREste martes el Presidente Joe Biden dará el discurso anual del Estado de la Unión. Por primera vez, NPR News transmitirá la cobertura y análisis en inglés y español.
February 7, 2023How to watch and listen to President Biden's State of the Union speechPresident Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET. The speech is expected to highlight the strength of the economy and past legislative wins.
February 7, 2023Kristin LamInterview: New Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume on storm flooding, his predecessor and transportationSouthern Sacramento County residents have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors for the first time in 28 years. Pat Hume talked with CapRadio about flooding and transportation projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFebruary 7, 2023Rules for thee: How California Legislature skirts its own lawsState legislators sometimes exempt themselves from the laws they pass, but this session, they could change course on an emblematic bill: To allow their own staffers to form a union.