PG&E Facing Possible Criminal Charges For Its Role In Mosquito Fire
Pacific Gas and Electric says it's facing a criminal investigation, for possibly starting the state's largest wildfire so far this year. The company says in a new filing with federal securities regulators that the US Forest Service has reached an "initial assessment" that the Mosquito Fire started near a PG&E line.
Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED
Seniors Struggle To Find Affordable Housing In Sacramento
Affordable housing is hard to come by for most Californians. In Sacramento, there’s also a severe lack of affordable housing for low-income seniors. But construction is underway to help ease that shortage.
Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio
Some Northern California Homeowners Facing Massive Charges During Receivership Process
When we hear about homeowners in trouble or losing their homes, it’s usually a story about foreclosure. But there’s another process that can penalize homeowners – and sometimes result in people losing their homes. That process is called receivership. A new investigation from The Sacramento Bee found a company called the Bay Area Receivership Group has left some homeowners staring at massively excessive fees and forced them out of their homes.
Guest: Theresa Clift, Reporter, Sacramento Bee
Fault Could Produce Massive Earthquake In Southern California
A new study shows that a fault system running through coastal LA and Orange counties has the potential to produce a far more powerful earthquake than was previously known.
Reporter: Darrell Satzman, KCRW
Governor's Veto Of Kindergarten Bill Surprises Many Advocates
Some advocates, who backed a bill that would have required children to attend kindergarten in California, say they're surprised the legislation was recently vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Reporter: Amanda Stupi, The California Report