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The unrest in Los Angeles continues to grow as the city implements a curfew. President Trump has activated the National Guard and US Marines to quell the violence. Governor Newsom says the ICE raids are targeting working migrants not just criminals and that President Trump is escalating the violence.
The Sacramento City Council has moved forward on the Railyards development project with the unanimous approved a new soccer stadium.
Gary Dietrich joins the show to talk about President Trump's rising favorability when it comes to immigration. The legal battles between Governor Newsom and President Trump may be headed to the Supreme Court.
In this episode of the Pat Walsh Show, Pat covers the hot topic of the Trump vs. Musk quarrel and engages with callers who share their opinions on the matter.
Can AI speed up aspects of the scientific process? Microsoft thinks so. At its recent Build Conference, the company announced Microsoft Discovery, an AI that discovered a new chemical in 200 hours instead of years. Lisa Martin joins us to share more about this breakthrough technology.
U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright — along with OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman — recently hosted an event across 9 U.S. national laboratories with the goal that America continues to lead the world when it comes to artificial intelligence. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
The growing struggle many older adults face to maintain their homes is a crucial, but often overlooked, aspect of senior health care. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.Get involved here: jbbrownfund.org
With AI developing rapidly and becoming more integrated into our society’s foundational functions it has started to beg the question - how and when can AI aid in speeding up processes at the federal governmental level? Our tech expert Lisa Martin is here to speak about and how the FDA might be looking to use AI in the drug approval process.
Stress is not only common -- but often times it is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it is our jobs, our finances — maybe what our kids are going through — the first part of stress management -- according to Dr. Nicole Stetler with Blue Shield of California is understanding our minds capacity.
Charlie Barret was an accomplished California rock climber and guidebook author, revered in the rock climbing world. But he also had a dark side... Ryan Martinez is community outreach for an event called "Never Solo" which will raise awareness about sexual violence in the climbing community and beyond.
You may not be aware of it – but several big health breakthroughs were announced this past week. Futurist Kevin Cirilli is giving us the details on these medical breakthroughs.
Earlier this week — zoning permits were requested for the proposed 12,000-seat stadium coming to the Railyards by the Sacramento Republic FC — which also has a plan to eventually build it out to 20,000 seats. KFBK's Mark Demsky with what comes next.
It's graduation time and today's grads have grown up in a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and AI is changing the way we live and work. Our technology reporter, Lisa Martin, joins us next to share how you grads can live and work with AI post-graduation.
First, it was Mike Bibby — hired to lead Sacramento State's basketball program -- followed by Doug Christie to lead the Kings -- and Bobby Jackson as one of his assistants — creating a rather unique development that is shaping the basketball landscape here.
Aided by government incentives, American and foreign tech companies alike have invested hundreds of billions of dollars to bolster semiconductor operations — much of it right here in the Sacramento region. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
We've all heard that too much salt is bad for us — but yet, we always seem to be reaching for the saltshaker. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more on salt's bad wrap.
It's graduation season. Are you looking for the perfect tech gift for the graduate in your life? Look no further! Our tech correspondent Lisa Martin is featuring three amazing tech gadgets that are sure to impress.
Democratic Congressman from California Ro Khanna gave a wide-ranging interview on everything from Former President Biden's health to President Trump's dealings in the Middle East.
Sacramento Business Journal's Ben Van der Meer spoke to us about the progress being made on the Railyards Development, including AJ Housing, the Soccer Stadium, and Wilton Rancheria.
After a Joint Hearing on Prop 36, Senator Roger Niello joins KFBK to talk about what's next for the proposition...
State Senator Tony Strickland is talking to us about funding for Prop 36, just ahead of Governor Newsom's budget proposal. Over 75% of Californians voted for Prop 36, so why is it not being supported financially?
Back in the day, frustrated job seekers might've turned to a mentor or a Career Coach when they needed some direction. But these days workers are tapping a few buttons to see what career advice artificial intelligence can offer up. Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis explains that many of these AI tools are already in use by companies looking to hire.
David Vassegh is the host of "Dodger Talk" on AM 570 in LA. He joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss the upcoming series with the Athletics...
You can already feel the buzz. Baseball's most storied franchise — the New York Yankees — begin a 3 game weekend series against the A's tonight at Sutter Health Park. KFBK's Mark Demsky with a preview.
Mandatory AI Education For Every U.S. Student? More than 250 CEOs Say "Yes". Our tech reporter, Lisa Martin, joins us next to share what this could mean for your student.
Back in September, KFBK was the first to tell you about a large-scale, multi-use sports and recreation facility expected to come to Folsom. Mark Demsky updates us with the latest developments for the project.
On most national business surveys, California comes up as the most difficult state in the nation in which to do business. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
You may have heard of cleft lip and palate. It's a condition when a baby is born with a split lip.... And palate - which is the roof of your mouth. In the u-s about one in one thousand babies are born with it. And in the u-s those babies very often get the surgeries and treatment they need. But in developing countries... About twice as many babies are born with cleft lip and palate. And far too often... Those babies go untreated... Because of inadequate health care.... Lack of expertise... And money. Many years ago a local group of doctors and nurses set out to change that. The name of their group is "faces of tomorrow." They travel the world treating children who have a cleft lip and palate. Now they're holding "the chocolate chase".... At Crocker Park in Sacramento on Sunday may 18th. It will include a 5k run... A one-mile walk... And a kids dash.... In honor of all the kids locally who have had cleft lip and palate surgery. The run-walk will be through old Sacramento and along the river. They will also be raising money to pay for the nurses and doctors with faces of tomorrow to travel around the world to perform the surgeries. Those nurses and doctors donate all of their time and are not paid. You can find out more by going to: chocolatechase5k.com.... Or go to kfbk.com
Chances are high that if you go to a San Francisco Giants game or a Warriors playoff game, you will see many driverless Waymos on the streets of San Francisco. Lisa Martin, our tech reporter, joins us to talk about how the technology works, how you can use it, and where it can be expected next.
It's been a little more than a week since the X Games pulled out of this year's summer commitment to Sacramento with no real explanation — or certainty that it will be back. KFBK's Mark Demsky with new details on the future of the event here.
A popular dive bar in East Sac has been inundated with reaction to a rumor that its closing. KFBK's Mark Demsky sets the record straight on Club 2 Me.
Just announced this week: Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi. Lisa Martin joins us to explain the situation...
For Big Day of Giving today, our Executive Producer chose to highlight the nonprofit Fosters & Paws, a dog rescue which focuses mainly on pregnant or nursing mom dogs and underage puppies.Foster and Paws was started by Amanda Centella after fostering a dog and her puppies while she was working for Front Street. Amanda wanted to do things differently than normal shelters by not only giving the dogs in their care a forever home, but giving the adopters a forever community as well.
On This Big Day of Giving, we're highlighting some of our favorite charitable organizations and one of mine is the Make A Wish Foundation, which started 45 years ago with a little boy, named Chris Grecious, whose lifelong dream was to be a police officer. For decades Make a Wish has made dreams come true...big and small.
Today is the Big Day of Giving. You have literally hundreds of options to donate to organizations that do great charity work, including food banks. This year, like past years Sam Shane chose the Yolo County Food Bank as a charity to highlight. They serve 30 thousand households each month. You can find out more and donate by simply going to their website... yolofoodbank.org.
The attendance at Sutter Health Park during A's games has proven to be a hot topic the first month the team has called West Sacramento their home. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
A much-needed behavioral and physical health care facility is coming to San Joaquin County. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
European Union regulators opened investigations into tech giants Apple, Google and Meta last month, the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets. Lisa Martin joins us to break this down.
The Sacramento Kings have a new General Manager — but still no Head Coach. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
Just 23-games into the Major League season the A's have called up their top prospect. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
A major milestone for the Railyards District in Sacramento. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
After a new independent audit put the Front Street Animal Shelter in the spotlight over allegations of poor management and regulations not being followed — the Director telling KFBK he welcomes the review. Mark Demsky with the details.
Traditional price tags at retail stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that can be updated remotely. Lisa Martin joins us to explain what the technology is, how it works, and the pros and cons.
For most healthy people, the wait to get in to see a doctor is usually weeks, not days. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more on this shortage of doctors.
Spotting oil spills as soon as possible is a priority for the offshore oil and gas industry…and now they have a helping hand: artificial intelligence. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to explain how.
It's tax day and Lisa Martin joins us to educate us on how to spot and avoid AI-powered tax scams.
Republican Senator Tony Strickland from Huntington Beach speaks with Sam and Cristina about efforts to secure Voter ID and funding for Prop 36.
Most people picture retiring at age 65 or beyond, but the reality for some Americans is that their retirement years start a lot earlier, and an early retirement comes with pretty significant consequences. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen explains how common is it for workers to retire early.
It has been a wild week on Wall Street, driven by White House tariff policy. Does President Trump care about the markets? What should YOU do to protect your investments? Jared Dillian is a best-selling financial writer who spent part of his career on Wall Street and is also an active investor.
Amazon has a new 'Buy for Me' feature to help customers find and buy products from other brands’ sites. Lisa Martin joins us next to explain what it is in beta testing, how it works, and why this is important to the eCommerce giant's AI strategy.
Another loss yesterday at Sutter Health Park for the A's, but as KFBK's Mark Demsky reports — there are some bright spots for the team.
Buying a vehicle will become more expensive, whether it’s new or used, built in the U.S. or imported from abroad. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.
One week from today your taxes are due. The IRS has said it expects to receive more than 140 million individual tax returns by April 15th. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us now to discuss a few of the situations people are facing.
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS next week because it wants easier access to taxpayer data. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to break down what this means, how they'll get access to the data, and the potential impact to your data privacy.
In what will be a first at the California State Fair, live thoroughbred horse racing at Cal Expo has been suspended in 2025. KFBK's Mark Demsky has the details.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he hasn’t been able to come up with a solution for how to fairly and compassionately allow transgender girls to participate in high school sports. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Trump, tariffs, and tech. Since "Liberation Day" two days ago on April 2, we have seen many tech stocks significantly affected by tariffs...the biggest one being Apple, as it has a big tie to the Asian supply chain. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin is here to share the sentiment of Silicon Valley tech leaders and the opportunities that lay ahead.
A SOARING NUMBER OF CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS ARE RELYING ON THE "FAIR PLAN" FOR THEIR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE.... AS MAJOR PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE DROPPING POLICIES... AND REFUSING TO WRITE NEW ONES. A NEW CBS NEWS CALIFORNIA INVESTIGATION... WHICH AIRS TONIGHT ON CBS 13 IN SACRAMENTO.... GOES DEEPER INTO THE FAIR PLAN.... IT'S PROBLEMS.... AND SOME POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE HOME INSURANCE CRISIS IN CALIFORNIA.
The U.S. beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months. Tops among the at-risk crops that rely on pollination are almonds trees — California's fifth most valuable crop. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
A's baseball is here for the next 3 years, but what comes next? Here's KFBK's Mark Demsky.
Mark Demsky joins Sam and Cristina to unpack the A's opening nigh experience. Everything from the fans, to the pregame ceremonies, and possibilities for MLB expansion in Sacramento.
The messaging app, Signal, which is at the center of a national security crisis, has been hailed as the most secure, widely available messaging app. But, are you safe sending messages with Signal? Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to explain how the app works and explains why you shouldn't be concerned.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Sutter Health Park or not, there is a list of things to be aware of to help enhance your game day experience. KFBK's Mark Demsky has the details.
Future Apple Watch models may include cameras, as part of the company's AI push. Lisa Martin joins us next to talk about what this could look like and what it could mean for Apple and you.
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi is staking a claim to make her city a national shipbuilding hub. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Genetic testing company 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us to talk about what it means for the safety and privacy of the genetic data it has from more than 15 million people.
Given the unique circumstances of the A's sharing a ballpark with the River Cats this summer — contingency plans are in place to maintain the grass quality. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
When you think influencer, you might instantly picture colorful TikTok dance videos or aesthetically pleasing Instagram posts. But recently, a new kind of internet celebrity has emerged. And this time, they're finding fame in what once seemed an unlikely place...
A's baseball arrives next week — add to it now a number of development projects in the works — and West Sacramento's Bridge District is in for a highly visible near future. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
It's been 3 weeks since Governor Newsom said in his executive order that returning to the office will improve efficiency and cohesion for state employees, but those who have been teleworking for years continue to pushback. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Senator Tony Strickland (R- Huntington Beach) proposed defunding high speed rail and using the money to offset and lower the gas tax but Democrats in the state voted the idea down on Thursday. Today, he joined KFBK to explain his proposal.
Hundreds — if not more — are expected tomorrow afternoon at Grant high school to celebrate the life of Mike Alberghini who passed away last month from complications of a stroke. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
The biggest AI conference in the world is happening this week in San Jose where our tech expert Lisa Martin lives and works. Lisa will join us to cover some of the major news from NVIDIA GTC 2025.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to a California company for allegedly marketing an injectable cannabis product while making unsanctioned claims about its potential health benefits. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
California is in the thick of flu season — not just for humans — but for your pets, especially dogs. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Making good on a promise arising from his first campaign for the White House, President Donald Trump has ordered the last of the files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy to be released.
An Apple 2025 sneak peak is up next with our tech reporter Lisa Martin. She'll cover live language translation features, the upcoming iPhone 17, and hearing aid features.
The Sierra Club — a grassroots environmental organization out of the Bay Area — has sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk over the mass firing of federal workers, alleging it will cause big problems at national parks in California and across the nation. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Exactly 2 weeks from today, A's baseball will begin a 3 year stint in the Sacramento region. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Senator Roger Niello joined the KFBK Morning News to discuss what is going on with the state's MediCal and the cuts to Medicaid.
Tiger Woods may be a living golf legend — but his latest injury has many within the sport wondering if it's time for him to hang it up. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
AI is evolving rapidly and our tech expert Lisa Martin joins us next to explore what we're seeing already in 2025 and what's on the AI horizon this year.
Sam Shane speaks with a tax expert Steve Moskowitz as we head into the prime time to file. The deadline to file is closing in as we are just about one month out from the tax deadline....
With egg prices shooting through the roof — many people have been choosing to raise their own chickens for both eggs and poultry. However, that only increases the risk of bird flu. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.
X - formerly Twitter - was down again – Yesterday, Elon Musk confirmed a 'massive cyberattack' as the former Twitter site was hit by at least three outages in one day. Our tech expert Lisa Martin joins us to explain what's going on with the microblogging service and where else you can go for breaking news.
The Sacramento-bound A’s locked up another one of their young stars. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
Plenty of rain has led to plenty of allergies already in the air throughout Northern California. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
When the president says he wants to pump more water though California, he faces hurdles and exceptions in federal law that give him very little control federally.Thomas Holyoke, is a political science professor. He explained to The California Insider Show that there are two water systems that move through California: One federal, one state.
With most of the talk about A's baseball coming to Sacramento -- the River Cats season actually begins at Sutter Health Park in a little more than 2 weeks!KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
Cristina Mendonsa speaks with Assembly District 3 candidate Jamie Johansson.Olive farmer and former California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson has launched hiscampaign for state Assembly District 3, currently held by Republican Minority Leader JamesGallagher, who will term out after the current session.Johansson led CAFB from 2017 to 2023, reelected three times. Prior to that, he served as Vice Mayor of Oroville and as Vice President of the Butte County Farm Bureau.
Mobile World Congress 2025 or MWC is happening this week in Barcelona and our tech reporter Lisa Martin is covering the new tech gadgets being announced and bringing us some must-see tech from her perch in Silicon Valley.
The A's and Major League Baseball are all set to embark on a 3-year venture in the Sacramento region. City leaders have made it clear — this will be Sacramento's chance to show MLB that we are ready for an expansion team in 2029. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
It's been a full week since actor Gene Hackman and his wife were discovered dead in their New Mexico home — and authorities appear to be no closer to uncovering exactly what happened to the couple. KFBK's Mark Demsky has more.
A little more than 3 weeks until the A's open Major League Baseball's regular season. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
The first quarter of 2025 has seen a slew of big AI investments, indicating the lightning fast pace of development and interest in the technology. Lisa Martin is here next to talk about what the bullish investment trend means.
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun the process of reversing California's vehicle emission rules that the Biden administration had put into play just before leaving office. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
It's rare that a week goes by without a data breach hitting the news or someone you know revealing that one of their accounts was hacked. An alert was issued on February 26 concerning the theft of a hacker database containing 244 million never seen before passwords from a single crime forum. Our tech reporter Lisa Martin joins us next with what you need to know and how to find out if any of yours are on the list.
Offloading our brains onto increasingly sophisticated tech...does it risk damaging our ability to think critically? More with our tech expert Lisa Martin next.There are studies from Forbes and Britain's The Telegraph that report that AI is making us stupid. Tech Reporter, Lisa Martin explains what's going on.
Rooftop solar is facing another test in California. Two years after the state slashed incentives for households with rooftop solar panels, regulators are recommending the state end solar subsidies paid for through utility bills. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us for more on this.
The A's beat the Giants 7-to-5 yesterday in Cactus League play. Spring Training games continue today with the Athletics playing the Mariners -- you can listen to that game beginning at noon on Sacramento's home of A's baseball Talk 650 KSTE. Mark Demsky has more from Spring Training.
With all due respect to Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson — the A's have very high expectations for up-and-coming leadoff hitter Lawrence Butler. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more on this charismatic 24-year-old.
The California Air Resources Board withdrew its request for federal permission to outlaw the sale of anything but zero emission trucks by 2036.But that withdrawal also prevented a potential collapse of the California trucking industry.
Compound Living has become a lot more popular in recent years – the idea of buying one large property and having smaller family units of relatives or friends, live in separate houses on that property. Lena Taylor is the woman behind the YouTube channel “Flipping Gorgeous” where she is documenting her experience starting a family compound in Atlanta, Georgia. She explains why this is becoming an emerging trend.Follow @lenabtaylor on Instagram and @flippinggorgeous on Youtube to keep up with Lena's journey!
A's baseball begins a new era on iHeartRadio tomorrow. Join us for every game as the Athletics call Sacramento 'home' for the next 3 seasons. The first spring training game is THIS Saturday at 12:05pm as the A’s play the Padres on The Home of A’s Baseball, Sacramento’s Talk 650 KSTE -- a sister station of KFBK.
Apple revealed the long-awaited iPhone SE refresh yesterday. The fourth-generation device arrives three years after the last major update to the budget-minded smartphone. But, the new phone isn’t an SE at all, it’s the newest member of the iPhone 16 family. Lisa Martin, our tech expert, joins us to explain it all.
KFBK has confirmed that a prestigious international food conference bringing hundreds of thousands of tourists and millions of dollars into the region will be coming to Sacramento in late September. Terra Madre Americas is an offshoot of a similar event held in Turin, Italy. Patrick Mulvaney — owner & purveyor of one of the city's most renowned restaurants, Mulvaney's B & L — told KFBK he's been spearheading the project, along with Visit Sacramento.
The A's and iHeartRadio have a deal in place to broadcast all Spring Training, regular season & post season games on our sister station -- Talk 650 KSTE — with the very first Cactus League game this Saturday. The A's also making a deal Monday with their Manager -- extending the contract of Mark Kotsay through the 2028 season — with an option for 2029. General Manager David Forst was impressed how Kotsay has navigated a tough situation the last few years and is confident things will start to pay off.
Smart glasses were one of the big themes at last month’s Consumer Electronics Show 2025. Manufacturers released six new smart glasses, and interest in this evolving area is growing. Many of these vendors believe smart glasses could become the next PC. We'll uncover more with our tech expert, Lisa Martin.
Later today will be the first, full-squad workout for the A's at their Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona. Pitchers & catchers reported last Wednesday. They'll workout this week — then on Saturday the A's play the first of 32 Cactus League games. Manager Mark Kotsay noting that it's different this time around because the team is ready to make some noise in the American League West.
The full speech delivered by Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference in front of scores of European leaders. It may go down as one of the most impactful speeches in history - for many reasons. If you have not listened to the speech, we highly recommend it.
A Federal Investigation has been launched to look into the California Interscholastic Federation, or known commonly as the CIF, which oversees high school sports in California. Administrators at the CIF have said they will defy a new Executive Order from President Trump regarding trans athletes.
Researchers at UC Davis recently have uncovered an interesting connection between professional basketball players — and what are known as 'boomerang' workers -- those who return to a former employer. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, which is lovely, but our tech expert Lisa Martin wants you to know that cyber criminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit consumers through romance scams, phishing campaigns and fraudulent e-commerce offers.
Pitchers & Catchers report this morning to the A's Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona. The first full-squad workout is this coming Monday. The Athletics will spend the next 6 weeks in Arizona getting ready for their first-ever Major League regular season in West Sacramento — breaking camp on March 24th and heading to Seattle to open the regular season against the Mariners with 4-straight road games — then finally coming to Sutter Health Park for their sold out home opener on March 31st against the Chicago Cubs.
Tech gifts for your Valentine? There are so many tech gadgets and apps to choose from these days but our tech expert Lisa Martin has 3 must-see gadgets and apps for you to gift your valentine.
It appears leadership for the City of Sacramento is not on the same page when it comes to non-union workers being contracted for downtown developments. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.
There is an increase in demand for the CIF — the governing body of high school sports in California — to change its policy regarding trans athletes. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
Sacramento State's ambitions of joining the Pac-12 Conference appear to be over — for now. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
he newest Sacramento King — Zach LaVine -- was introduced at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. KFBK's Mark Demsky was there.
AI commercials are going to take over the Super Bowl this Year. AI-focused ads are up, and movie spots are down, according to Fox. Tech Reporter Lisa Martin explains.
California homeowners, already devastated by last month's wildfires, could see their insurance rates go up by more than 20% if they’re covered by State Farm. Other carriers are expected to do the same. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
AI is a power hog. For example, every query to ChatGPT is like running a lightbulb for 20 minutes according to a report from NPR. As a result, AI may be bringing nuclear power back from the dead, and maybe even in California.
The pending closure of the Macy's department store at Downtown Commons in Sacramento means a full square block of real estate in the heart of city will become available — if city leadership doesn't mess it up. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.
In case you missed it on air today, Jon Decker joined us to talk about the tariff war. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods, hours after President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs on most Canadian goods. White House correspondent Jon Decker will look at what maybe next.
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a trade to send De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs — and acquire Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. KFBK's Mark Demsky has the details.
Bob Simms speaks for the sportsman in Sacramento and has for over 50 years.His Saturday morning show on KFBK was an uninterrupted source of outdoor information for 32 years. Bob has been taking a break to tend to a health issue, but he's been missed with lots of listeners asking about him. We caught up with Bob to get an update on his health and recovery.
The Del Oro High School girls' softball team is taking on a challenge most teens would find impossible: giving up their smartphones for an entire month. KFBK's Mark Demsky with the details.
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin is talking about something that sounds like science fiction - AI-powered serendipity?
A pair of UC Davis researchers were recently part of a team that had a groundbreaking encounter with a humpback whale. KFBK's Mark Demsky with this out-of-this-world story.
Maybe you've noticed it on your PG&E statement — Community Choice Aggregation or CCA's — and wondered how it might affect you. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains.
Another Chinese-owned app - AI chatbot DeepSeek - has hit #1 in the Apple App Store. But with Chinese ownership, the US - The street, Washington & Silicon Valley - has many questions and concerns - is DeepSeek safe to use? What makes it so unique? What's concerning Silicon Valley right now?
There is a very strong conflict going on between the state's immigration law — and federal enforcement laws. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more this morning.
A new state law may be the reason your car insurance just increased. KFBK's Mark Demsky with a closer look.
Despite recent reports that California's largest insurer will now offer policy renewals to residential homeowners affected by the deadly wildfires across Los Angeles — KFBK's Mark Demsky details some of the possible long-term concerns.
The entire state of California has sanctuary protections thanks to a bill that was signed into law back in 2018. But with the new Trump administration taking over this week, some cities are looking to become legally exempt from sanctuary laws.
It's a necessary evil here in the state of California. Hundreds of dogs live in what are known as 'closed colonies' as full-time blood suppliers -- despite a law banning the practice.
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin talks about TikTok's short-lived ban and its very quick comeback. Where does it go from here?
Amid the devastation of the Southern California wildfires, private firefighting companies have provoked controversy over the gaping disparity between the lives of the city's wealthiest residents and those left struggling to rebuild.
There's a glimmer of hope for job seekers. Business leaders expect to ramp up hiring in 2025. After enduring last year's uncertainties around the economy, artificial intelligence, and politics. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers believes there are reasons to believe your job search is about to get better.
A CNN investigation shows just how understaffed and unprepared Los Angeles was for the firestorm that hit last week....
There are major rumblings all up and down the state whether or not Gavin Newsom will retain his job as Governor of California once the wildfires in Southern California are controlled.
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin gives the latest on the possible TikTok ban and what that future could look like.
When A's baseball finally arrives to Sutter Health Park in 2-and-a-half months, what type of team will fans get? KFBK's Mark Demsky with a little insight for us...
Too much Crime, not enough police officers in the city of Vallejo. And this morning, confusion over whether CHP will be sent in to help. KFBK's Mark Demsky gives an update...
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin is at CES in Las Vegas experiencing the latest in technology, especially in the health and automotive fields.
Seven Native American tribes that own casinos have filed a lawsuit against nearly one hundred card rooms in California. Mark Demsky has more.
A special event in Folsom is taking place this Thursday evening, Holocaust survivor Andra Bucci talking about being one of the youngest survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp where she and her sister were placed at 4 and 6 years old. Her daughter, Sonya, who travels with her mother to these lectures to translate from Italian spoke with KFBK.
Sam and Cristina are talking with California Senator Roger Niello about Governor Gavin Newsom's budget announcement, as well as the high speed rail plan and Congressman Kevin Kiley's legislation to stop funding for it.
In less than 3 months, Major League Baseball will be played in West Sacramento. everal members of the Athletics have been in town the last couple of days — getting a chance to tour Sutter Health Park and all the changes, as well as making a few public appearances including the Kings game last night...
Though it's been around for decades, AI became sort of a superpower in 2024 leading to some unexpected revelations. Our tech expert, Lisa Martin, is here to share some of those ground-breaking, news-making revelations.
Business Correspondent Kelly Brothers was on the ground in New Orleans when an attack took place on Bourbon Street. Kelly was staying at a hotel just 2 blocks away and he details what is happening now and how people are reacting.
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin gives a preview on tech trends from 2024 that will continue into the new year...
KFBK's Mark Demsky has been leading the way on the story of more than 3,000 Vallejo residents who signed an online petition urging Governor Newsom to send CHP officers to their city which has been overwhelmed with increasing crime. Now, we have an update.
We're all touching tech every second of every day. We've got tech in our hands, tech in our homes, tech on our kitchen counters, and tech in our bedrooms. Even our paper notebooks are tech enabled as our tech reporter Lisa Martin shared with us last week. And there's also tech over our eyes? Tech expert Lisa Martin joins the KFBK Morning News with this season's biggest trends and some deals coming up after Christmas...
Last week, KFBK's Mark Demsky reached out to Governor Newsom's office after more than 3,000 Vallejo residents had signed an online petition urging the Governor to deploy CHP officers to help and assist the understaffed police department there.This week, Mark has an update.
Use of Bluetooth tracking devices for checked luggage took off in recent years after the Southwest Airlines debacle that saw the airline cancel nearly 17,000 flights around Christmas 2022. Tech Reporter Lisa Martin tells us more.
College athletics can mean big business - both on and off the field. Last week, a surprise expansion announcement that UC Davis would join the Mountain West Conference in 2026.
Homicides. Sideshows. Property thefts. Those are some of the crimes plaguing Vallejo. Now, residents are taking matters into their own hands and taking action.
California now has sweeping new rules for home insurance. The Department of Insurance received the green light to make the changes that will hopefully entice insurance companies to stop dropping policies and resume selling homeowners coverage.
Tech reporter Lisa Martin gives us her top 3 gadgets that make the best gifts, just in time for the holiday season.
Political analyst Gary Dietrich breaks down the latest political headlines of the week...
Political analyst Gary Dietrich has the latest on current VP Harris's plans after the White House and how that lines up with Governor Newsom's White House aspirations....
Tech reporter Lisa Martin gives an overview of what is new with Apple's most recent software update, including language, AI, and more. But, should users upgrade or wait?
The region's semi-conductor industry received a major jolt on Friday with the announcement that German engineering company Bosch will receive up to $225 million in direct funding from the CHIPS Act toward its nearly $2 billion investment in a semiconductor manufacturing plant now under construction in Roseville.
The Biden administration is racing to sell off tons of materials set aside for the border wall. Government contracted trucks are hauling the steel beams and bollocks north where they're being sold on a government surplus auction site at a deep discount.
Sacramento has added another major sporting event to its resume. The popular X Games arrives this coming summer on a 3-year deal to call Sacramento home.
Clusters of unidentified drones buzzing the night skies over New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York have alarmed residents, infuriated members of Congress and prompted a call for a state of emergency.
Now to the soaring cost of higher education... some colleges are offering relief and there's a new trend to help low and middle income families...
Not many celebrities are talking about the P Diddy "Freak-Off" parties, but an aspiring singer, Tanea Wallace, is talking about what she saw when she attended one of these parties in 2018...
Governor Newsom says the oil industry is gouging us and that's why our gas prices are so high. At the same time, the Californra Air Resources Board has approved more regulations that will raise our gas prices an estimated 60mcents a gallon...
Sacramento will have a new mayor today. After 8 years, Darrell Steinberg is saying goodbye as Mayor of Sacramento and handing over the gavel to Kevin McCarty.
There will soon be a new way to get around Lake Tahoe. FlyTahoe is the area's newest transportation service. The company's founder and CEO, Ryan Meinzer, spoke to KFBK about how they're making it easier to get around Lake Tahoe...
This coming Sunday marks the 41st running of the California International Marathon. And while many view this as a 'sporting event' in our region - the impact it has on our local economy is really what sets this event apart.
We asked it before on KFBK - why does it take California so long to count votes after an election? One month after election day and votes are finally being certified in counties across the state. A new effort to speed up the vote count might be in order...
Whether its lack of formal training, the relaxation of social norms or just feeling like their way is a much better way, young workers are bumping up against etiquette issues int he workplace...
In just 2 days the San Francisco Ballet is set to open their Nutcracker performances at the War Memorial Opera House. But the show is in jeopardy...
Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced the Space Age Act in an effort to make commerical space transportation no longer under the jurisdiction of the FAA.
Newly elected Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is introducing new legislation called “Punish Unconstitutional Actions Act of 2025”, which penalizes any lawmakers who votes for a law that is later found unconstitutional.
Payroll Taxes are going up in California because State Leaders have failed to pay back a loan from the federal government.
Next week, the California Legislature will reconvene to hold a special session for the second time in a year...
Many sports fans' favorite past time is listening to the baseball game on the radio with live coverage from radio hosts. Now with streaming, there is concern that radio sports coverage could starts to drop off. Giants Broadcaster Dave Flemming gives us insight to the future of MLB on the radio...
John McGuiness give insight on who could be in the race for California's next Governor. Names being tossed around include Vice President Kamala Harris, Caitlin Jenner, and Nicole Shanahan. The Sheriff gives us more names and his thoughts.
With chip giant Intel corporation planning to sell its 150-acre campus in Folsom in a sale-leaseback as part of the company's reduction of cost and staff, there are concerns that Intel may be pulling out entirely here in the region. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us after speaking with one of Folsom's business and economic development leaders.
A new survey finds that 64% of Americans expect election-related stress to impact their holiday plans. And nearly one in four are considering skipping Thanksgiving altogether. Mental health professionals urge families to set clear boundaries going into Thursday's annual sit-down and to find topics other than the just-concluded presidential election to talk about.
At the Golden 1 Center last night, the Kings celebrated their 40th anniversary during their game with the Nets. There's certainly been plenty of highs and lows over those 40 years in Sacramento. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us with a look back at some of the key moments.
Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many younger people - in the prime of life, ages 20 to 50 - are losing their grip on thoughts, struggling to retain new information and retrieve old knowledge.
President-elect Trump continues his Cabinet appointments, and KFBK non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich gives us more insight into what these picks mean. Also, Gary discusses the latest efforts for LA to become a sanctuary city and the newest research regarding gas prices in the state...
Talk about momentum! Last week the council approved the $321 million project to develop the railyards with a stadium & concert venue. And now this week the revitalization of Old Sacramento's waterfront
California motorhome sales may grind to a halt if new emission rules regarding diesel vehicles go into effect at the beginning of the year. The new rules are thanks to the California Air Resources Board...
We catch up with Gary to get the latest election results and to go over some of President Elect Trump's cabinet appointments...
A new music venue is coming to Midtown Sacramento and will be shaking up the city's nightlife. Jon Gunton is the General Manager of Channel 24. He says Another Planet Entertainment has been wanting to break into Sacramento for years now...
In just 4-and-a-half months the A's will be playing baseball over at Sutter Health Park. Four years ago, something like it happened before when the Toronto Blue Jays played parts of 2 seasons in a Minor League ballpark in Buffalo...
People in El Dorado County have been warned their roads may not be plowed when it snows this winter, at least not like they have been in the past years...
An Ivy league degree may not longer be the golden ticket to high paying, prestigious job.Callum Borchers is with the Wall Street Journal. He says some top firms are steering clear of Ivy League graduates...
KFBK political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News for the first time post-election. He has the latest results in local, state and federal races....
This year’s Burning Man festival failed to sell out for the first time in more than a decade. the nearly 40-year-old festival could be in trouble. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins us with a look into this developing situation.
Last night, he Sacramento City Council approved the term sheet on a proposed development in the Downtown Railyards, which includes a new soccer stadium for Sacramento Republic FC and a live entertainment venue. Maylor Darrell Steinberg shared his enthusiasm at a recent City Hall press conference.
A new survey from Bad credit.org says we're neglecting friends because its just too expensive to go out. Saving over socializing...or Friendflation...whatever you want to call it....
A new tech company called Wayvee uses radio waves to capture consumer data in real time as consumers hover over products in stores. Lisa Martin is with the Futurim Group and took a look at this exciting new technology which offer anonymity but robust consumer insights...
Over the weekend Folsom resident Terry Harper skated in the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic in Toronto. Even better, Harper is 84-years old!
Mayor Steinberg saying it was about a year ago that they began talking with the local tribe. And it's not just a stadium either. Wilton Rancheria is investing in a 31-acres at the Railyards to create an entire entertainment district. So, the stadium, a hotel, housing, entertainment, restaurants and mixed-use spaces.
Proposition 32, if passed, would increase California’s minimum wage from $16 an hour to $18 an hour starting next year. But it looks like it's going down in defeat...
In order to reduce its reliance on Google Search and Microsoft's Bing, Meta is working on a search engine that searches the web that would provide conversational answers about current events to people using its Meta AI chatbot.
Splitting up assets in a divorce can be tricky, especially if one of those assets is a social media account with millions of followers. Wall Street Journal Personal Finance reporter, Katherine Hamilton explains why that successful TikTok or Instagram account can become an asset worth fighting for...
More now from a conversation this week with Barry Broome, President and CEO of Greater Sacramento Economic Council. Since arriving in 2015, Broome has focused on driving a competiveness agenda for the region from all angles.
We are in the final stretches of the 2024 election cycle and Gary joins the KFBK Morning News to talk all things political. This week, the Harris Campaign is pulling ad buys in North Carolina and Las Vegas while the Trump Campaign is holding rallies in Nevada and Arizona...
When was the last time you played matchmaker and made the perfect pairing of two people in your personal or professional circles? Being a connector at work can give you a boost and even lead to some promotions or bigger raises...
In just 6 short weeks since the Sac-12 committee was formed, they are now poised and waiting for acceptance into the Pac-12 Conference. That announcement is expected at some point between now and the end of the calendar year...
Lawmakers who do not want you to know about the billions of taxpayer dollars they're spending on projects like fixing up their offices...they make people sign non disclosure agreements, forcing them to keep their mouths shut...
A gray whale carcass recently washed up near Bolinas Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, showing evidence of blunt force trauma, likely from a ship collision. Its a huge problem on the west coast but there may be a solution. Lisa Martin is with the Futurim group which researches and data tracks new technologies...
The stunt-driving parties known as 'sideshows' that frustrate residents and bottle-up roadways could become harder to pull off due to a new policing tool from tech company Flock Safety.
Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss the latest polling for early voting and why Californians are so reliant on non-elected commissions...
A big change this week for Iphone users. When your phone updates its operating system, there will be something new. It's Apple intelligence, the company's first operating system with AI integration.
Hanabi Lager is succeeding at producing incredibly expensive beer even when the rest of the craft beer market is going through a downturn. Located in Napa, Hanabi’s approach to beer is basically designed to appeal to beer nerds. Nick Gislason started brewing beer for fun with his Uncle at age 12, and in 2018 he and his wife decided to do it for real...
It was an electric atmosphere at DOCO last night for the Kings season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A sellout crowd at the Golden 1 Center and plenty of anticipation for the Kings.The only problem: Sacramento lost...
Lottery players are now paying attention to more than just their lucky numbers, as the price of a ticket to play Mega Millions and bag a billion-dollar jackpot is about to more than double. That's a pretty big jump...
Three days after the election, the California Air Resources Board will vote on a plan to put more regulations on the states' oil companies. California Senator Henry Stern, who sits on the board, says the reason we're paying so much for gas is because big oil companies are gobbling up big profits...
Sacramento Kings play their season-opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Golden 1 Center. It's considered a pivotal year for the team in a very tough Western Conference.
Developers plan to break ground on Northern California's first surf park in about a year from now...
The boss tells you if you want to keep your job you have to move. Turns out, men are treated better than women when they're relocated...
You've probably seen LinkedIn profiles that feature the hashtag open to work. Maybe the person has a job they want to leave, or they're looking for more work. But for others, the prospects are more dire and they're using the hashtag desperate...
Last call in California for every restaurant and bar in California is two o-clock in the morning, except for one. Governor Newsom recently signed A law that extends public drinking time for a select few: VIPs at Inglewood’s new Intuit Dome arena, home of the L.A. Clippers.
Society for the blind has been serving people in the Sacramento region for 70 years but they still are under the radar. This week they're celebrating decades of helping others with a big gala and celebration as they launch their vision forward initiative.
The 49ers lost to the Chiefs this past Sunday, but there was still something to celebrate at Levi’s Stadium. Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his pro debut after being shot in the chest in late August.
Raises are expected to be flat next year and the cost of health benefits up. Wall Street Journal Reporter Ray Smith says switching jobs isn't what it used to be when it comes to a pay bump, so higher benefits costs are more of a concern.
California police departments are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on Tesla's to comply with the state's zero-emissions mandate - only some are finding them to be 'nearly unusable' as squad cars.
There's a battle over gas prices happening in California while lawmakers are approving a new oil refinery law after a special legislative session. Meanwhile, the Presidential candidates are on a media blitz. With more, here's KFBK political analyst Gary Dietrich...
From Aftershock to Golden Sky, Sacramento is quickly becoming a tourist attraction for music festivals. KFBK's Mark Demsky sat down in a one-on-one interview with Visit Sacramento CEO Mike Testa....
The California Assembly has passed Governor Gavin Newsom's bill aimed at preventing gas price hikes with a 41 to 16 vote. The plan requires oil refineries to keep a minimum amount of oil in stock to prevent price spikes during peak driving months.
The Federal Reserve is expected to continue lowering interest rates in the coming months, but that isn't likely to translate to relief for people carrying a credit card balance.
As California's insurance crisis worsens, many home sellers are now allowing buyers to back out of a deal if they aren’t satisfied with their coverage options, which was recently added by the California Association of Realtors.
With less than a month until Election Day, here's what is top of mind for voter and KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich...
The annual 4-day Aftershock Festival got rolling yesterday out at Discovery Park. It's the largest hard rock event on the west coast with 130 bands. Mike Testa is with Visit Sacramento and says there's a reason Aftershock is so popular...
Intel is in a critical phase of its 5 decade history. Once known as the most valuable chip company in the world, it had a big share drop and the CEO has laid out a plan to slash costs. Lisa Martin, a tech analyst with the Futurim Group, says the big cuts will come next year...
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the new law, saying he wants to eliminate deepfakes on social media platforms. The law was quickly struck down, but what's next?
Changing consumer behaviors and new marketing innovations will transform the shopping experience this holiday season. Artificial Intelligence will be front and center in both back end and consumer facing interactions...
What some believe was the last piece standing before construction of a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium was imploded about 2:30 this morning along the Las Vegas strip....
The dockworker strike on the East Coast last week was about salary but also about automation. Workers are concerned about the replacement of human power for robot power...
A local man is back home this morning after surviving Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. He's telling KFBK his story...
Some call it growing pains, others call it the maturation of the industry. KFBK's Mark Demsky has the story on what's causing the craft brewery industry to decline...
KFBK's political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the show with his post-VP Debate reaction and analysis. Gary also talks about the political implications of the escalation in Iran and how the port strike may play out for US consumers.
Parking at Sacramento International Airport is more of a challenge now as they break ground for a new parking garage, replacing the 700-space lot next to Terminal B.
Sacramento Kings are getting started as training camp begins. From his opening comments, Head Coach Mike Brown said his team's motivation this season will come from the term 'climbing together.'
The A's season is officially over now. It ended Sunday in Seattle with a 6-to-4 loss to the Mariners. And just like that, Sacramento is on the clock!
Newsom is focused on bills, bill, bills this week as the deadline for new laws is at the end of the month. Meanwhile, KFBK political analyst Gary Dietrich catches us up on the latest in the Presidential campaigns...
Folsom High School will not turn on any Friday Night Lights tonight for the 2024 Homecoming game. This decision comes after the Davis High School football team fore fitted the game citing safety concerns playing a team in a higher division.
By the end of the day, Major League Baseball will cease to exist in Oakland. The Coliseum will host the A's final game this afternoon against the Texas Rangers. The team has been playing at the Oakland Coliseum since 1968...
Regulating AI...its a lot different in the US than in the EU. The U.S. tends to focus on promoting innovation while addressing risks, with a focus on voluntary guidelines, industry standards, and targeted interventions. While regulating AI in Europe moves more quickly and with stricter requirements for companies....
A's Owner John Fisher released a letter just before the team's final series at the Oakland Coliseum. Even more interesting is that he finally addressed and apologized for his team's departure from Oakland...
Lawmakers at the state capitol are spending more than $1 Billion on a massive capitol annex remodel project. But as KFBK's Mark Demsky reports, they do not want to talk about how much tax payer money they're spending to fix up their offices...
Another assassination attempt targeted former President Donald Trump. What does this mean for candidate safety and how is the investigation going with the first attempt?
Quantum computing in its simplest terms: is a super-powerful computer that can explore many solutions to a problem all at once.
KFBK has learned a $90M sports & entertainment project is on track to break ground next year in Folsom.
Placer Board of Supervisors sent Gov. Newsom and the state's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, a letter requesting the Governor declare a state of emergency for homeowners and commercial property insurance amid worsening wildfire conditions statewide...
Just a little over 50 days until the election... where do the Presidential candidates seem to be focusing their attention? KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich gives us his insight.
Major League Baseball has issued a statement - they now say the A's are definitely moving to West Sacramento. This statement comes on the heals of a report here on KFBK yesterday stemming from an interview with Scott Boras...
The schedule is out and tickets are on sale but the deal to bring the A's to Sacramento temporarily may be in jeopardy. KFBK's Mark Demsky joins the KFBK Morning News Show to tell what he's learned from the team, the player's association and an agent with ties to Sacramento who says the deal could derail....
KFBK's Cristina Mendonsa has been involved with a veteran documentary project for over a year and this film is approaching it's premiere date. "Sacred Texts of War" a documentary on combat veterans confronting moral injury and a Northern California clinic that's developed a therapy method that works to relieve moral injury...
A new way to meet friends is picking up traction online and you may want to join in on the fun....
Recently, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership released a comprehensive strategy to address livability downtown. In the 1960's, Downtown Sacramento - especially the West End - was vibrant with a healthy population. Since that time though, it became a single-use, office focused downtown that forced people to live farther away....
The passed bills for the year are sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk today waiting to be signed into law or vetoed. KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich also touches on Harris's fracking stance, the Hunter Biden tax evasion trial and where has Steve Garvey gone?
Democrats are presenting an increasingly optimistic view of Kamala Harris's campaign thanks to recent polls. But how accurate are those numbers?
In just 3 short weeks, the Oakland A's will play their last home game at the Coliseum. A place they've called 'home' since 1968. We've talked a lot about the teams move to West Sacramento for at least the next 3 seasons, and all the excitement here.... But for die-hard A's fans, like Brian Wilson, their take on the team leaving Oakland may be different than you'd expect.
Buying a car sight unseen is becoming more and more common. However, you might be surprised to learn that more than half (54%) of those who bought a car without seeing it first have bought a used vehicle....
This week, KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News Team to discuss the rules that are established for the upcoming Trump/Harris debate, what bills are we watching during the last week of the Legislative Session, and the latest on the Immigrant Home Loan Bill....
KFBK has confirmed a new, unnamed restaurant and entertainment venue is planning to fill a large retail space in West Sacramento's Bridge District just about in time for the A's to arrive at Sutter Health Park next Spring. West Sac Entertainment LLC has leased a sizable portion of the property along Riverfront Street and plans to put a full-service restaurant and bar that includes an entertainment space.
Two high school varsity football programs within the Elk Grove Unified School District have both cancelled their seasons. Florin and Valley high schools, with the support of the District, cited low roster numbers as the reason...
It's no secret that we are paying more for just about everything in general, including car insurance which has jumped 20% in the past year....
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich is on the show for his weekly discussion with Cristina and Sam. This week, Gary addresses highlights from the DNC, breaks down the latest crime bills passed by Governor Newsom, and the latest on RFK Jr.'s campaign that may be coming to an end this week...
When the A's arrive to West Sacramento for the next 3 or 4 seasons, they'll be bringing with them someone very familiar with the ballpark and baseball in general here. Johnny Doskow spent 22 years calling every pitch of River Cats games from 2001 until the A's hired him in the Fall of 2022. Now, you could say, Doskow's career has come full circle, but he's excited most about the momentum building here...
White House correspondent Jon Decker joins the KFBK Morning News Team with a preview of Vice President Kamala Harris's big night....
Middle and high school students across the country are chugging energy drinks like water. There is a risk in this habit.
White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the KFBK Morning News team to recap former President Obama’s speech to the Democratic National Convention and preview Wednesday night’s address by Harris’ running mate Tim Walz....
White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the KFBK Morning News team with a recap of Monday night’s speech by Joe Biden...
No taxes on tips. It's a pledge both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris recently made during separate stops to the state of Nevada, and that is to eliminate taxes on tips...
Employers once scrambled to find hourly workers, like cooks, cleaners, retail workers, but now, companies are pulling back on hiring, and it's thrown some job seekers for a loop....
It's no secret that here in California it is tough to do business. KFBK's Mark Demsky takes a look at the states latest economic ranking...
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins Cristina and Sam this week to discuss Trump and Elon Musk's X broadcast, why Kamala Harris seems to be not talking, and the latest on the new polls surrounding Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff.
Chevron leaving California, the latest primary results, and what we need to know in politics this week from KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich...
More Americans are looking past cars and planes as modes for travel and opting to take a train instead....
With Kamala Harris's VP pick still looming, Gary Dietrich breaks down her contenders and what her potential administration will look like. Gary also addresses if Gavin Newsom may be a part of her administration...
When the A's make their temporary move to West Sacramento next year, the focus shouldn't be on trying to keep them here says Barry Broome, President & CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council. Instead, he told KFBK that the focus should be on showing Major League Baseball that we are ready here for an expansion team once the A's depart for Vegas in 3 or 4 years...
This coming Saturday COULD be the last day of business for one of Old Sacramento's most respected restaurants, the Rio City Cafe. Owner's Stephanie and Mark Miller put in their 30-day notice after the restaurant's popular river deck was shut down by the city because of safety concerns. Here's where this story picks up....
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the show for his regular Thursday hit. This week, they discuss the reaction to Biden's Oval Office speech, who Kamala Harris's VP choice may be, and the latest from Governor Newsom's new podcast...
It's on to plan-B for the Donald Trump campaign. After years of running against President Biden, the Trump campaign is re-tooling to face another Democrat, most likely Vice President Kamala Harris....
Delta airlines is the lates major carrier to suffer a major meltdown, still struggling to recover from a CrowdStrike outage that effected many businesses a week ago....
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the new GOP Vice President nominee JD Vance as the discussion surrounding President Biden dropping out gets louder...
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss Biden's looming NATO speech, the increasing importance of Trump's VP pick, and Newsom's new role as Damage Control Chief for the Biden campaign....
Even though Americans have been heading out since last week for the July 4th holiday, there are still plenty of us left looking to get outta Dodge. ABC's Derricke Dennis joins the KFBK Morning News with the latest numbers...
While many people draw from their 401(k) funds in retirement, others see real estate investing as a less volatile method to build savings....
For this hit, Gary will discuss the expectations and rules ahead of tonight's first Presidential Debate along with his thoughts on Governor Newsom's State of the State...
A new survey finds workers, aged 50 to 64, are most likely to be either fully on-site, or work from home full-time. Those older Gen X'ers and Baby Boomers are least likely to work hybrid, compared to nearly a third of workers aged 20 to 29.
Corporate America is seeking out golfers with low handicaps. The business golf outing is back in a big way now in the hybrid work era...
You know the type, the co-worker that spends most of their day chatting up the boss, cracking jokes, and making the rounds in the office without worrying about getting their actual work done. These employees are being called 'personality hires', and their dazzling people skills might actually be the secret to their success in the workplace....
The taxpayer Protection Act is expected to get a ruling this morning from the CA Supreme Court. Gary joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss that and the latest rules being released ahead of the June 27th Presidental Debate on CNN...
Since 2022, more than 800,000 people have left California. Some for family reasons, some for political reasons and others for financial reasons. However, if you leave you should know California may still track you for taxes...
Gavin Newsom has 'made a huge mistake' in California according to Kevin O'Leary. The Shark Tank investor did not hold back in a recent interview on what he thinks about California politics...
One of the newest trends out there has homeowners experimenting with AI apps to find style ideas, visualize layouts, and coordinate with designers....
Today on the Travel guys, Tom and Mark talk about how to navigate busy summer airports, the unexpected hot spot of San Jose, and a new airport sanitation project.
Dan Durbin is the Director of the Annenberg Institute of Sports Media and Society at University of Southern California. Durbin and Sam Shane discussed the A's move to Sacramento and their eventual move to Las Vegas.
Prop 47 reform, Hunter Biden's conviction, and California's looming budget deadline are all topics the KFBK Morning News team will cover with Gary this week...
Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in a decade and those under the age of 35 are suffering the most.
The majority of parents are making financial sacrifices for their adult children, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com...
New college graduates are applying for hundreds of jobs, and many say they are not getting any traction. It's as the saying goes, "it's who you know, not what you know"...
Both Trump and Biden are fundraising in California this week. KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich weighs in on if Trump's recent conviction is causing California Republicans to distance themselves from him...
In his first sit-down interview after being found guilty on 34 counts by a jury in Manhattan, former President Trump told Fox News he is not a threat to democracy, in fact he says he's the opposite.
This week, Gary catches up with the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the latest in the battle to balance the state budget, what is going on in Trump's hush money trial and the latest on the block to implementing the $25 minimum wage for health care workers...
The U.S. government passed a law last month requiring a sale or ban of the popular social media app, TikTok, which is owned by Chinese parent company Byte Dance. Byte Dance is challenging the law in court, but potential buyers are already stepping up to purchase TikTok in the U.S.
Space Warfare is heating up again after the Pentagon released information about the potential for other countries to attack our satellites in space...
The jury in the Trump hush money trial requests to review Cohen and Pecker's testimonies during the second day of deliberation.
The world is at a startling demographic milestone. Sometime soon, the global fertility rate will drop below the point needed to keep population constant. It may have already happened...
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich is back this week with the latest on the special election results for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's congressional seat, why Nikki Haley is coming out saying she will vote for Trump, and more on the reports that Biden is struggling to gain New Hampshire.
New rules go into effect in October that will make it easier to get a refund if an airline cancels or delays your flight.
Millennials are considered the first "digital first" generation. So, it makes sense that the tools that have defined their generation are integrated into their personal lives.
Energy costs are going up. We've reported several rate hikes and flat fees coming to utility bills near you. One way you can cut the cost of energy in your home is to use more cold water.
This week, KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich talks with the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the latest with the Presidential race and why Steve Garvey was absent from a recent CA GOP event...
This week, KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich talks with the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the latest with the Presidential race and why Steve Garvey was absent from a recent CA GOP event...
This week, KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich talks with the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the latest with the Presidential race and why Steve Harvey was absent from a recent CA GOP event...
Some heavy hitter topics are covered this week with KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich. Gary will go over the expected budget revisions by California's Governor Newsom, the latest in all of Trump's trials, and an update to the legal battle surrounding the Taxpayer Protection and Accountability Act.
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss the latest in the response from the Governor's office over the growing anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Also, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified to be on the California ballot for the election in November...
Plummeting resale values are becoming a major barrier to wider adoption of consumers purchasing EVs...
In his book, Blood Money, investigative reporter Peter Schweizer talks about the "Fentanyl Pipeline", how its set up, and the partnership between China and the cartels...
A bi-partisan effort by a Republican Governor and a Democratic US Senator aims to start a conversation about happiness and life satisfaction the United States. Its called 'restoring the common good"....
This week with KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich, he will discuss the latest from Xavier Bacerra and if he plans to make a run for California's governorship, Governor Newsom is promising to help support women in Arizona amid their abortion ruling, and the latest on a potential TikTok ban in the state and across the US...
This week with KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich, he will discuss the latest from Xavier Bacerra and if he plans to make a run for California's governorship, Governor Newsom is promising to help support women in Arizona amid their abortion ruling, and the latest on a potential TikTok ban in the state and across the US...
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the new Biden TikTok account and the latest in the California Senate race...
With a recap of last night's debate between Newsom and DeSantis....we are joined by with KFBK's non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich....
Tonight in the skies, there will be a rare astrological event. A Super Moon. But what makes this different than the one we saw earlier this month, is that it will be a "super blue moon"...
According to a recent survey from LendingTree, families are spending about $700 per kid on extracurriculars a year. But that's even on the low end for some families that are hiring private coaches or even shelling out for lessons and competitive travel teams....
The company Cereset is a company that uses the sound your brain makes to help you heal. It is non-invasive as it is not a medical threatment, but more of an "audio therapy" approach by using the sound from the brain and reflecting it back to itself....
The sense of entitlement is growing for tourists, and not just for Americans abroad, but for anyone, going anywhere. Many countries are suffering from an increase of "bad tourist behavior" where people have been defacing historical landmarks or acting out while traveling. A travel expert discusses these incidents and provides tips for avoiding the same bad behavior.
You don't expect things to get heated at a public library but in Davis Sunday, a group speaking out against transathlethes in women's sports says they were kicked out of their own event. Former female college athletes and legal experts on title 9 were warned before the event, by the librarian that any misgendering would mean their event would be stopped.
It's the nation's deadliest fire disaster in more than 100 year with more than 100 people killed that we know of so far. This morning, are getting a slightly clearer picture as to the damage from the fire, and what it will take to rebuild....
The secret bio-engineering lab discovered in Fresno county last April was kept from the public for months at the direction of the state. Here's what we know now...
We all know that one person who is affraid of flying - you might even be that person yourself. Well, there is a new service available in the United States where you can schedule a call with a pilot before the flight to help calm your nerves...
An unexpected effect is showing up in popular drugs that cause weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy. These drugs work by controlling appetite: they help people eat less. But recently people taking the drugs have been noticing another side effect in addition to weight loss: their desire for addictive substances waned as well...
A brand-new charter school is opening in North Sacramento with a unique concept. Capital College and Career Academy looks to teach kids about trade skills and cultivate a hands-on approach for education.
A pill that is being developed to treat postpartum depression is showing promise for new mothers. This according to newly released clinical trial data published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Here's what you should know about Zuranolone...
Is it ever appropriate to yell in the office? Its often inappropriate, however workplace reporter Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal says the attitudes about yelling are changing....
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is taking over Santa Clara tonight and Saturday night, her closest stop to Sacramento. Here's what fans are saying ahead of the shows...
A bipartisan movement on capitol hill to release government records about extraterrestrial affairs has slowly built on Capitol Hill and this week -- it could boil over. The House Oversight Committee's hearing over UFO claims is just about 24 hours away and one lawmaker is calling the evidence in the hearing "dynamite".
A federal judge has blocked President Biden's new asylum policies, which the administration has credited for a sharp decline in illegal border crossings in recent months. The ruling came down from California Judge Jon Tigar. The rule in question allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through.
The WHO is now classifying aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener used in Diet sodas and sugar free snacks, as possibly carcinogenic to humans and could potentially lead to cancer. How much aspartame does it take to be dangerous?
Extreme weather can impact EV owners either damaging the battery or charging more slowly. Here's what some drivers are experiencing...
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee is approving a child sex trafficking bill after receiving backlash this week within the state and nationally. The bill looks to increase penalties for sex trafficking of minors by classifying it as a serious felony in California.
California's first in the nation "Reparations Task Force" has submitted it's package of recommendations to the state legislature. San Francisco is also considering it's own package for reparations. But what comes next and how likely is anything to get approved?
The KFBK Morning News team catches up with NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker with the latest on the President's schedule...
The Secret Service is investigating how cocaine was found in the White House and who is responsible for leaving it there. Here's what we know so far...
Facebook parent Meta platforms has launched Threads, a standalone microblogging app that takes direct aim at Twitter....
Ben and Jerry’s may find itself in a situation similar to Bud Light as boycotts are being called for since the ice cream maker posted on social media that the country return what it calls “stolen land” - including Mount Rushmore - to Native Americans. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning News team with the latest...
Europe launched a new space telescope over the weekend. It's a first ever space telescope designed to investigate the dark universe, giving scientists a glimpse into 95% of the universe we haven't been able to study...
California had a tough winter -- and so far, a pretty mild summer. We experienced around two dozen "atmospheric river" storms that flooded roads, toppled trees, and caused billions in damages. And now as the end of June looms, the region has yet to hit 100 degrees. What does that mean for the state's wide range of wine reigons?
Losing income is the #1 reason Californians end up homeless. That’s according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that says the vast majority of the homeless say a subsidy of as little as $300 a month could have kept them off the streets....
The growth of at-home DNA testing kits are reshaping the field of in vitro or artificial insemination and how they impact families. Over one million Americans were conceived through those programs and now, with the ability to track DNA, it's causing problems for those who donated sperm or eggs with the promise to not be involved with the child or even have their identity released to the families....
A new documentary is taking a look at why so many people are leaving California. Here's some highlights from the new film...
Many companies are taking steps to address increased frustration and low morale among workers. Higher wages have not worked to ease frustration in many cases so companies are looking closely at the actual work they need done to see what they can make more efficient and take off their workers plates....
Some people's greatest fear is unfolding on an international platform as the clock ticks down for those trapped in a missing submersible pod under the ocean. This pod is part of a tourism experience for people to travel down, nearly two miles under the Atlantic Ocean, to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The company behind the mission is OceanGate Expeditions. The CEO, who is reported to be in the missing vessel previously spoke to KFBK about these missions...
Life on Saturn? No, not really, but scientists could be one step closer to finding life on Saturn's moon- Enceladus. Here's what that means....
A new op-ed in the New York Times is highlighting the work of a former California firefighter. Clare Frank got into firefighting at age 17 to climb the ranks to become one of the highest ranking women in CalFire history. Here's part of her experience from her time working on Califorina fires...
CEO's have spent the last decade being pushed by employees and customers to comment on social issues. Today navigating such campaigns is increasingly political and may even turn off customers from the products...
A new charging station in Sacramento that can charge electric vehicles much faster and brings in revenue for public transit. Here are the details on where to find them...
Can you hurt the brand? Can you hurt your colleagues? This is what employers look at while background checking your social media. But are employers still doing this?
On June 15th, the finalized California budget is due to be signed into law. But it is still unclear how it will adjust to make room for the now projected $22.5 billion dollar deficit....
Both Governor Newsom and Florida Governor Desantis continue their criticism of each other on national platforms. Governor Newsom, speaking to the Today Show, doubles down on his comments that Desantis is a "small, pathetic man" and vows again to investigate who is behind the migrant flights sent to Sacramento. Meanwhile, Desantis, speaking a border round table in Arizona, does not directly address the feud with Newsom but says that migrants are wanting to go to California because of "sanctuary jurisdictions" like what is offered in California
A rare high-altitude rescue from Mount Everest saved the life of a climber from an area of the mountain called "The Death Zone"...
Should teachers carry guns in the classroom? A new survey is out which questioned the teachers. NBC News Radio National Correspondant Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss...
The dismantling of California's film industry has sped up in the past couple of decades as movies and shows are increasingly filmed in other states or in other countries...
American workers are testing positive for weed in record numbers according to new data from Quest Diagnostics. Yet, not as many people are being penalized for it by losing their jobs. ABC's Jim Ryan joins the KFBK Morning News team with that story...
A controversial gun control bill is being debated in California. It centers around changing the training and authorization of Conceal Carry Weapons permits, also known as a CCW permit. The KFBK Morning News discusses the pros and cons of this bill...
We have all been there - you sign up for a free trial and all of the sudden you are stuck with reoccuring charges for a plan you forgot to cancel and the companies do not make it easy to find a way out. But now, the Federal Trade Commission is proposing a plan to make it easier to cancel those subscriptions...
People in some California cities are trying to break their leases to get away from homelessness. Here are some of their stories....
Arizona, California, and Nevada have struck a deal with the Federal government to use less water from the Colorado River over the next 3 years. 40-million people in the U-S and Mexico get their drinking water from the Colorado River....
California is facing some huge challenges in terms of energy, water and agriculture. While some of the issues are due to environmental changes like years of drought or wildfires. Many of the issues are self-inflicted.....
A 2015 law was passed with the intent to bring more transparency to state sponsored travel for lawmakers. But, it's only been used twice since being enacted....
Is your side hustle something your employer will be concerned about? Will it prevent you from getting promotions?
Most pictures and video of the titanic show murky images of portions of the ship which sits 12,000 feet down in the northern Atlantic ocean. Time and microbes are eating away at what's left of the Titanic which went down in April of 1912....
Law enforcement and addiction specialists are raising the alarm on a dangerous new drug mixture nicknamed "the zombie drug" that's making its way around California....
A new documentary digs into the reasons why people are leaving California. It's not just high taxes or crime or the business climate or wildfires or education or housing but for those who love the state and have generational ties, it appears to be a combination of several of those factors....
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to release his budget revisions later today. There is a predicted $22.5 billion shortfall, that was originally projected back in January. Non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich weighs in...
Rural mountain communities in California are still buried under snow, months after record breaking winter storms. The warm weather is not melting the snow pack as fast as predicted and is causing delays for the opening of seasonal businesses....
You sit down to buy an airfare. Should you buy on a specific day of the week? Should you use different browsers to search? Why does price seem to go up if you search for the same fare more than once?
The Sacramento region is a remarkable place. And, starting at midnight on May 4, we’ll come together to stand with those who need our support. KFBK Morning News anchor Sam Shane has selected the Yolo County Food Bank to highlight their work feeding the community surrounding Sacramento...
The Sacramento region is a remarkable place. And, starting at midnight on May 4, we’ll come together to stand with those who need our support. KFBK Morning News anchor Cristina Mendonsa selected Allegiant Giving to highlight them for their work with veterans...
This past weekend the Washington Press Corps got together for the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner. It was the 26th time that OUR White House Correspondent and attorney, Jon Decker, has attended what is sometimes called “The Nerd Prom.”
The Kings finished out their historic playoff run with a devastating loss to the Warriors at home last night. Steph Curry was unstoppable and the King's hit a rut after the halftime lead and could not recover. iHeart Sports anchor Bill Herenda is with us now for a final look at the game and highlights the season takeaways...
The Kings are down 2 games to the Warriors 3 game series lead after the home game 5 loss for the Kings. Tonight's game starts at 5pm on ESPN and it could all come down to this game for the Kings...
We've talked before about how there could be another gold rush this year as the record setting snow pack melts and uplifts all the soil along the river banks in the mountains. The KFBK Morning News team has more from the guy behind the boom...
The Kings are down 2 games to the Warriors 3 games series lead after the home game loss for the Kings last night. iHeart Sports anchor Bill Herenda is with us now for a preview of Game 6 and a breakdown of Game 5 ...
Commercial mortgages account for 40% of bank holdings in the united states and with interest rates and work from home, those assets have dropped in demand and value. Trillions of dollars tied in up in rapidly depreciating assets....
The Kings and Warriors are now tied heading into Game 5 tonight. The Kings are back at home, but with an injured point guard who is committed to still playing. Are they likely to pull out another win?
The fan base for the Sacramento Kings may be bigger than people realize. The Kings in particular have a strong following in France, in which a fan account has nearly 20,000 followers who follow the Kings....
The Newsom administration's lack of transparency has been getting a lot of discussion among reporters in Sacramento. A recent CalMatters article reveals just how hard it has been in recent years to get information from the Governor's office and subsequent branches.
The Kings and Warriors are now tied heading into Game 5 this Wednesday. The Kings are set to make a return home for the next game. Could this be the push they need to pull out another win? iHeartSports Anchor Bill Herenda has the break down...
Cristina's guest on her podcast "The Power Profile" this week is the creator of full measure and former CBS News Correspondant Sharyl Attkisson...
JJ Smith uses his Twitter platform to highlight the issues going on with homelessness, mental health and drug abuse. While in SF, Smith called out Newsom to ask what his plan is for the fentanyl epidemic. Here is what he told KFBK...
iHeartSports Anchor Bill Herenda joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss the loss from the Kings last night in Game 3 of the playoff series against the Warriors...
An explosive house hearing on immigration this week put the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on the hot seat as republicans demanded he resign.
iHeartSports Anchor Bill Herenda is with the KFBK Morning News team to preview the Kings-Warriors Game 3 happening tonight...
If you paid any attention to the NBA recently, the "Light the Beam" chant has become familiar, especially for Sacramento Kings fans. So what is behind the new fan tradition and who came up with the idea?
Botox, more formally called Botulinum toxin treatments, increased significantly in recent years, mostly marketed towards women. But there is a new trend that is being dubbed, "Bro-tox". Botox use in general rose 182% since 2020 and became wildly popular among men.
iHeartSports Anchor Bill Herenda recaps Game 2 of the Warriors-Kings playoffs series with the KFBK Morning News team...
iHeartSports Anchor Bill Herenda joins the KFBK Morning News show to talk Game 1 and preview of Game 2 for the Kings and Warriors playoff series...
Game 1 in the playoff series with the Kings against the Warriors is in the books with a Kings win. Final score 123 to 126. The game coming down to the wire. KFBK's Jensen Rader was at the game and joins the KFBK Morning News Team to talk about the experience.
The latest and biggest undertaking from NASA in recent years is spending people back to the moon. All eyes are on Artemis II, the mission that will follow a similar flight path as previous missions but with a crew of four people on board.
The Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Brown is now the NBA's coach of the year as the Kings head into the playoffs Game 1 on Saturday night against The Golden State Warriors. Here's iHeart Sports Anchor Bill Herenda with his predictions...
The California Hospital Association is warning that 1 in 5 hospitals in the state are at risk for closing. Here's what they say...
We officially have an all-Northern California match up in the first round of the NBA playoffs and the showdown will take place at the Golden 1 Center Saturday. iHeart Sports Anchor Bill Herenda has the latest...
Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary teed off on 4 states during a contentious CNN interviewing calling, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and California "un-investible" due to taxes and regulations.
Is it the pandemic or is is it preference? There is a new trend for people to spread work out into the weekend...
There is a new trend where employers are hiring older workers because of their work ethic. What jobs are being offered to them and how do older folks feel about this trend?
The city of Amsterdam is launching a new tourism campaign, but it's not for what you think. It's aiming to clean up the city's raunchy reputation as Europe's most liberal party capital. The first part of the "Stay Away" campaign is targeting British men between 18 and 35 - demanding for them to "stay away" in a new digital ad series...
NBC News Radio National Correspondent Alice Stockton-Rossini joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss what is happening at the Courthouse in lower Manhattan where former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to authorities....
Have you heard of the phrase digital blackface? It's the recent subject matter of a CNN article that is getting a lot of pushback from communities outside of the black community. Here's what it is and what it means...
The office of the Manhattan District Attorney says it has contracted former President Trump's lawyer to coordinate Trump's surrender after news of his indictment. NBC News Radio White House Correspondent and Attorney Jon Decker speaking with the KFBK Morning News team...
Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, new troubling revelations are surfacing about the bank's questionable and highly risky business practices. The KFBK Morning News Team discusses that and explores the ties to Governor Newsom...
The Kings missed their shot last night at securing a playoff slot, while at home in front of a sold out arena. But fans have waited 16 years, and they can wait one more day. If they can pull out a win on the road this week. The KFBK Morning News Team takes a look back at the last playoff game for the Kings and talks with an iHeartMedia sports anchor on what their chances still look like...
CENSUS Data shows the mass exodus from California is continuing, with a net loss of 700,000 since 2020. Covid-19 restrictions was a big reason but those are now overshadowed by economic, cost of living, crime and and political reasons.
Between lock downs and uncertain travel conditions over the last 3 years, most places are now fully open and welcoming back travelers -- and millions had passports expire or are interested in getting their first one. Here's what you need to know...
Applying for a job can feel like a game or a code that's hard to crack. There's a formula of keywords and best practices to present your skills. And increasingly, job seekers are turning to ChatGPT to help them improve their resumes, cover letters, and even help them prepare for interviews...
The massive surge in the number of people working from home may be the largest change to the U.S. economy since World War II. Remote workers have fueled a mid-morning or early afternoon exercise, cosmetics appointments, golf and other leisure pursuits that were traditionally only done outside normal working hours....
New statistics from the Pacific Research Institute in California shows the state's homeless crisis is getting worse and not better, even with the funding from programs like Project Homekey. Wayne Wingarden is an economist and author with Pacific Research Institute where has co-authored a book called "No Way Home" ...
The impending indictment of former President Donald Trump for paying hush money to Stormy Daniels to conceal an alleged affair is getting reaction from both sides with many wondering how Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is going to turn a misdemeanor charge into a felony...
School districts in California could soon be required to notify parents that their child is transgender. The legislation would mandate school districts to tell parents in writing within three days after learning a student is identifying as a gender that doesn't align with their official records or their birth certificate...
In Europe, shares of Credit Suisse rose after the bank secured a loan from the Swiss National Bank. Could the ECB rate hike influence the Fed to do the same?
There are new reports that some of America’s biggest celebrities are making fortunes from their side hustles. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss...
Popular travel dates are so expensive that some families opt to pull kids out of school to go on the off season and save money.
President Biden has signed an Executive Order which will increase the number of background checks before a gun can be purchased, this on his stop in California this week.
Rising river levels, flood risk increasing, more atmospheric river conditions and a melting snow pack. California is facing an on-slot of water with little room left to deal with it. The iHeartRadio meteorologist joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss...
The Biden Administration is approving a roughly $8 billion oil drilling project in Alaska Monday. It's a significant climate decision for the administration that had pledged to move away from fossil fuels. But not everyone thinks this is a great idea...
Downtown Sacramento's Golden 1 Center is a normal hot spot for basketball -- given its the home for the Sacramento Kings. But this week, another form of basketball is taking over. March Madness is here -- for the first time since 2017. Here's what that means for the local economy....
Captrust's Kelly Brothers joins the KFBK Morning News for an extended business report to include the newest information from the Silicon Valley Bank closure and the update from President Biden on the matter....
It's our state's Northern most county, rural and remote but a hot bed for illegal cannabis farming and narco slavery. Here's what that means...
KFBK's Kitty O'Neal joins the KFBK Morning News to talk highlights from the Oscars and her experience on the red carpet...
Does all this stormy weather have you dreaming of a warm weather vacation? You'll need build more into the budget this Spring as airfares are significantly higher than they were before the pandemic.
The KFBK Morning News team shares some tips for filing taxes this year that might help you avoid getting audited...
Rhonda Duggan from Mono County talking to KFBK describes the challenges facing her county given the recent down pour of snow and the help they are seeking from the state and federal government.
Life is too short for bad relationships. So how do you ditch those people who bring you down? Here are tips on how you can decide if your relationships are engines or anchors...
Former college swimmer Riley Gaines, who competed against a transgender athlete, has become a women's sports advocate. This week, she shared testimony in front of the Virginia state government, who were debating bills over which categories, if any, transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in....
You've heard of quiet quitting.... how about a quiet promotion? Before you start counting your raise, you should know quiet promotion is not a good thing.
Set a fixed bedtime, turn off our screens, try to relax or read. We all know what we're supposed to do at night to calm our minds before we go to sleep, but is it enough? The KFBK Morning News team explores sleep "savoring"...
Recovery efforts are underway after 5,000 people were killed in a series of intense earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey and Syria. Thousands are injured or trapped in rubble and nearly 10,000 buildings flattened and cracked roadways. The KFBK Morning News Team talks with a local structural engineer with ties to Turkey and insight into their local building codes...
Federal agencies are questioning Snapchat’s role in the spread and sale of fentanyl-laced pills in the US as part of a broader probe into the deadly counterfeit drugs crisis...
Folsom Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover is involved with a bill that aims to clear homeless camps within a certain radius from parks and schools. He joins Cristina and Sam to discuss the motive behind the bill and what he hopes to accomplish....
Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about a practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping. As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity - many times as high as 30% - at places they normally wouldn’t....
Nearly a dozen people are dead after a mass shooting in the Los Angeles area. It happened over the weekend near a Chinese Lunar New Year festival. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Jayson Campadonia has the latest on the KFBK Morning News show...
A recently discovered comet with a green glow will make its first trip through our inner solar system in thousands of years- -- and maybe even for the only time ever again. Dr. Kyle Watters is the planetarium director at Sacramento State.....
The White House says the administration is cooperating in the investigation into the Biden documents. House Republicans have launched their own probe demanding more information from the White House. CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum joins the KFBK Morning Show with the latest insight...
A Yeti Airlines plane crashed just seconds before landing in central Nepal early Sunday morning. Nepalese authorities say at least 70 people were killed. ABC's Tom Rivers talks with the KFBK Morning News Team on what we know so far...
Congressman from the Central Valley, Josh Harder, talks with the KFBK Morning News team on his first couple days in the new legislative secession and what his district is going through with the flooding and power outages.
As Northern Califorina is slammed with yet another day of intense weather, John Wetherbee, our iHeart Media Meteorologist, joins the KFBK Morning News with the latest on the storm for Tuesday morning...
2022 was a bleak year for big tech and the big question is: can the sector rebound in 2023? The KFBK Morning News Team explores...
Millions of Californians are bracing for what weather experts are calling a "truly brutal" storm. Last time this happend back in 1997, Sacramento saw destructive flooding. Can the same flood damgage happen again or did we impove our levees since then? The KFBK Morning Team explores these quesitons...
Thousands are still without power this afternoon as recovery efforts start across Humboldt County following Tuesday early morning 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Governor Newsom has decared a state of emergency as locals start to rebuild and get a better sense of the damage.
With the rise of remote working, the coffee rush, the lunch rush, headphone wearing tech workers rushing in and out of train stations a sight that isn't so common anymore. ...
The January 6th Committee is announcing criminal charges against former President Trump. NBC News Radio White House Correspondent and attorney Jon Decker has the latest...
The congessional testimony by the new CEO of the FTX Crypto company was nothing short of remarkable. The former leaders of FTX and its subsidiary companies, mysteriously lost or stole billions of dollars from investors....
Two prominent California doctors are on a Covid vaccine accountability advisory board to Florida governor Ron Desantis. At a roundtable this week, the medical specialists spoke about risks from the COVID-19 vaccines and expressed concerns about medical censorship....
Octogenarians are extending their careers. Over 5% of Americans aged 80 and above had a job in 2022. That number has more than doubled since 1980... Here's why...
If you haven't traveled in a while...much has changed in two years. Most airlines don't take cash at 30 thousand feet and many don't take credit cards anymore. Here are some ways to take advantage of deals and get the best in-flight experience...
Exactly 2 months from today, Pheonix will host the next Super Bowl game. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone talks with the KFBK Morning News team about what the security detail looks like ahead of the big game...
The average cost for a date night is now 98 dollars nationwide. It's an easy number to reach when the price of restaurant meals is up 17% and alcoholic beverages are up 12%. Dinner and a movie is now a serious financial commitment.
Governor Newsom is proposing penalties to oil companies over what he calls "price gouging" gas prices. Kevin Slagle is the Vice President of Strategic Communications for Western States Petroleum Association.
KFBK's own traffic reporter Roy Lamela is originally from Hawaii before his current role in Sacramento. He talks to the KFBK Morning News team on the Hawaiian legends behind the volcano eruption and what it means to the locals...
As California continues to count ballots from the November 8th election, a local Sacramento race is being projected with Amni Bera winning re-election. His opponent, Republican Tamika Hamilton, speaks with the KFBK's Morning News' Sam Shane about why she believes she lost...
The holidays bring stress, but a husband and wife therapist team studying 40,000 married couples discovered the most successful relationship hack - the number one thing successful couples do.....
Companies are planning to step up college hiring next year, according to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Those employers say they plan to hire 15% more college grads than they did with the class of 2022....
The high flying high tech industry is not so high flying these days. Silicon Valley firms are undergoing deep cuts, unlike anything they 've seen in decades.
Middle managers are implementing all of the new changes taking effect in workplaces nationwide - and polling shows it’s making them miserable. The Wall Street journal explored the perils of the new middle management.
Local political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News Team for a round-up of election day results, focusing on California initiatives and local races...
ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joins the KFBK Morning News Team with the latest after spending Election Night at the GOP headquarters in Arizona...
Many shoppers are trading down to less expensive clothing and accessories - swapping Lululemon leggings for Uniqlo and expensive lingerie for Target bras and panties - as inflation eats into their disposable income and a rocky stock market erodes their wealth.
No - the United States is not going to run out of diesel fuel this month, despite rumors that a shortage is coming. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real talks with the KFBK Morning News team...
When you think of AARP, you might think of your parents or grandparents or the card you got in the mail when you turned 50. The American Association of Retired Persons is not just for seniors anymore....
The most recent test scores from students in California's public schools are decisive and troubling. Closing our schools during the pandemic dealt a big blow to our children. Statewide, English test scores fell by 4 percentage points. Math test scores down by 7 percentage points from before the pandemic. But at one local school. A charter school in Vacaville, Kairos public school, it's a much different story...
The KFBK Morning News team talks about the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit that is in Sacramento and the rise in popularity for these types of shows.
Over 10,000 baby boomers will retire every day for the next 15 years. It's a retirement tsunami but when those retirees crash onto the beach of their lives, how many will feel like fish out of water?
One of the latest new food trends is something called “fishless fish.” Is there a market for products like “meatless meat” and “mocktails” without alcohol? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning Team to discuss...
Once upon a time, a home builder just north of Las Vegas had a list of 639 buyers ready to go. Today, that list has shriveled to 30. Builders have a lot of homes under construction but fewer buyers....
There has long been a widely held belief that Silicon Valley's Big Tech companies have been censoring Conservative voices and messages. The Media Research Center says Google is manipulating search engine results to harm Republicans in critical Senate races in the upcoming elections...
There is still a struggle between bosses who want employees back in the office and employees who are happy and say they're productive at home.
Yesterday, a CDC advisory panel voted to add the Covid-19 vaccine to a federal children's vaccination program. It's a federally funded program that provides vaccinations to families that cannot afford them....
More schools districts are discussing having the narcotic overdose medication Naloxone on campuses - commonly referred to the brand name Narcan or Evzio. Here's what it means for parents and educators...
Democrats have traditionally relied on young voters to win elections. Victor Shi is the Strategy Director for Voters of Tomorrow who told MSNBC that the polices and programs by President Biden are helping him with younger voters....
We've talked about republicans making inroads with Hispanic voters but what is behind that push? How are they achieving the numbers we're seeing in polls?
Members of the European Parliament are calling for charges after a hearing involving a Pfizer officials....
Electric cars now rolling down our roads, and soon, electric planes flying in our skies and it may be closer than you think...
The Treasury Department, which oversees labels for most alcoholic beverages, is considering requiring makers of wine, beer and distilled spirits to provide more information on what consumers are drinking, including labels that show ingredients and calories.
The ongoing labor shortage has encouraged more employers to hire those with prison records. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning News with more....
Things could be changing soon for the estimated 300 million people on twitter as Elon Musk prepares to take the reigns...
Amazon and other companies are trying to disrupt healthcare but having a hard time doing it. Paul Seegert is the managing partner at PCS advisors. He helps companies manage their benefits.
The September employment report shows that 263,000 jobs were added last month. Bankrate.com Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick joins us with the latest...
OPEC slashes oil production by 2 million barrels a day. Fearful of spike in energy costs, Biden officials had lobbied Saudi Arabia and others not to cut production. NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker with the latest..
NBC News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss President Biden’s trip to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian...
For years, tech companies have been offering all kinds of perks - ping pong tables, beer fridges, snack bars. But do workers actually want this stuff?
Fortune Magazine is making a bold prediction: that the U.S. housing market is about to see the second-biggest home price decline since the great depression, but not everyone is on board with that prediction.
With the late Friday night signing of AB2098, there is a chill over doctors discussing covid-19 with patients. If they stray from the state protocols and opinions, they could lose their medical license. Those in favor of the new law say it will stop misinformation. Those against the law say it violates the doctor patient relationship and prevents doctors from sharing factual information that goes against Covid bureaucracies.
NBC News Radio Correspondent Erin Real joining us live now with the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian...
Governor Gavin Newsom has sent emergency rescue crews to Florida in the wake of the Hurricane Ian crisis. 200 firefighters and other personnel in Sacramento are on stand-by, ready to go if needed....
He's one of the most well known travel guides with decades of TV shows and guidebooks. Rick Steves has a new series airing on PBS this month called "Rick Steves: Art of Europe". Listen to Cristina's interview with Rick....
Multiple years of drought are impacting not only California but the entire west. Valerie Richardson is a reporter for the Washington examiner in Denver and she talked to This Morning with Gordon Deal...
Labor unrest and strikes in the private sector are on the rise. Union election petitions increased 58% in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2022, compared with 2021. Public support for labor unions is at its highest point since 1965, according to the most recent Gallup poll, with a 71% approval of labor unions in the U.S.
Earlier this week, Dr. Marty Makary from Johns Hopkins talked about the number and severity of myocarditis cases in kids from the Covid-19 vaccine was downplayed. Now, a member of the FDA and CDC's independent advisory committee is saying people should hold off on the new MRNA Covid Booster.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that more students are taking the optional SAT and ACT, hoping to stand out. Parents, however, aren’t sure what to do with their rising junior and senior children - should they take these tests?
About 63% of doctors have had at least one manifestation of burnout in 2021, shooting up from 38% in 2020 and representing the highest amount in a decade of recurring survey findings, according to the Mayo Clinic. Now those medical staff and first responders have a place to go online for help.
Doctors for Queen Elizabeth II say they are concerned about her health. A spokesperson for Buckingham Place has released a statement saying, "Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision." ABC"a Tom Rivers has the latest...
The California's legislature has passed a bill aimed at holding social media platforms, like Instagram and Twitter, accountable for harm their apps may cause children. Supporters say it will protect kids online. Opponents say this sort of thing should be left up to the Federal Government....
As inflation and unstable markets impact investors who feel anxiety rise with the market downturns, but if you're going to be working awhile, you try to ease your mind with the fact that you have time yet to make it up.... But what if you're already retired?
This week's heat wave is a major test for the state's electric grid. Only six days after the Newsom Administration announced the ban of the sale of new gas powered cars by 2035, California power regulators made national headlines when they asked people not to charge electric cars due to the strain on the power grid....
The world-famous Burning Man festival is back again this year as 80 thousand people fill the black rock desert for 10 days. One of the central tenants of Burning Man is creation. Each year's festivities involve many art installations and ways to create art for those in attendance.
Stunning new footage from the wreck of RMS Titanic shows the ship in 8K for the first time. OceanGate Expeditions released a video from its latest mission, and 37 years after scientists started exploring the wreck, more secrets are getting uncovered. Here is what their CEO told KFBK...
Do you ever leave your doctor’s office having been told, your symptoms all in your head. You don’t feel listened to or you feel talked over? That is being called "medical gaslighting". Dr. Stacey Rosen joins Cristina to discuss...
Senate Bill 262, a bail reform bill, is under review at the state capital. It would allow defendants to become be eligible to stay out of jail without posting bail.
Even though Governor Newsom has run an expensive TV ad campaign in Texas and Florida and even though he donated $100,000 to the opponent of Gov. Ron Desantis. He also continues to insist he will not run for President in 2024.
A non-partisan tax group says small business owners could soon be in for lengthy and expensive battles with the IRS. A key provision of the Inflation Reduction Act throws 80 billion to the IRS to improve the agency's collections.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured images that give scientists a look into the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter as well as captured sound from a black hole. Here's what it means...
Few shoppers want to think about Christmas gifts in August. But an unusual set of deals could mean major savings for those who do. They’ll find the best deals in home, apparel, electronics, sporting goods and toys...
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board is voting to advance bullet train construction and the plans are clearing major environmental hurdles.
A popular benefit at work is being trimmed as employers feel the tide changing when it comes to the power balance between employers and employees...
Cristina and Sam discuss an article in the Wall Street Journal that says Gen Z is not using a top sheet...
White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the KFBK Morning News Team with the latest reaction from Anthony Fauci’s decision to step down at the end of the year...
As the “Great Resignation” persists, more companies are beginning to offer fertility benefits like egg freezing and IVF. Verkada, a tech company, is one of those companies who has taken charge in helping employees have children.
With the unemployment rate down to 3.5%, some employers are struggling to fill key positions and offering promotions as a way to keep employees from leaving.
Some younger employees are starting to "quiet quit" their jobs. What does that mean and who is participating? The KFBK Morning News explores....
They are in our air, in our water, in our soils, and in our food supply: Toxins and chemical pollutants are everywhere -- including in our bodies. According to the Department of Agriculture, Americans consume 104 million pounds of food preservatives annually.
Public school enrollment in the Sacramento region is down. Recent data showing enrollment in traditional elementary schools falling about six-percent overall when compared to pre-pandemic numbers...
Natomas residents will soon be asked to pay their share in funding improvement projects along the levee. District General Manger Kevin King breaks down the budget and the cost to prevent flooding in the area.
The Sacramento City Council will soon decide on whether to officially "revamp" a sidewalk ordinance. Councilmember Jeff Harris introduced the new proposal, which would have a direct impact on homeless camping.
Thousands of boat owners in California are getting a nasty surprise. Boats are being re-assessed by the state and owners charged additional taxes. In some cases…thousands of dollars...
The KFBK Morning News team talks with Jason Elliott, senior counselor to governor Gavin Newsom about the Governor's Care Court proposal and what it could mean to homeless people across the state.
Online education is quickly becoming the first choice for many California parents enrolling their children for the new school year. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the rising virtual demand.
Wall Street responded to the new inflation numbers, but will the Fed still raise interest rates next month? Meantime Social Security checks will be higher. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joins the KFBK Morning News team with the latest, along with the cities that are being affected the most by inflation.
Republicans are questioning the raid on former President Trump's Florida residence and the silence from the FBI and Department of Justice about their investigation is feeding that narrative.
Elk Grove officials are looking to move forward with an urban-style development in the heart of the city. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more insight on "Project Elevate."
A local letter carrier for the post office, most of us call him the mailman, is being called a hero and is chosen to be the recipient for the Postmaster General Hero Award for his actions to save people from a burning building while on duty.
Rising interest rates and more inventory on the Sacramento housing market is having a big impact on local real estate. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more insight into some of the options buyers are exercising for getting into homes...
Making more money may mean you will have to find a new job. A Pew Center Research study shows the typical worker who changed jobs between April 2021 and March 2022 saw earnings jump by 9.7%. The KFBK Morning News takes a look into the Great Resignation impact...
Local firefighters say the number of fires at homeless camps has skyrocketed. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino talks to the KFBK Morning News about this numbers the Sac Fire Department is reporting...
There have been two payment pause extensions by the former Trump white house and four from president Biden. The president has not made a decision about loan forgiveness yet lenders have been asked to hold off on sending bills.
Projects to enhance crucial habitat for salmon and steel head in the Lower American River are scheduled to begin this week. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino joins us with the details.
NBC News Radio National Correspondent Erin Real joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss what is happening with apartment rents after record increases during the pandemic - and which cities are seeing the cost of rent actually going down.
Sacramento business leaders are putting pressure on the county to do more in response to the homeless crisis. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on this story...
The city of Elk Grove is gearing up to open a brand new casino in September. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino joins us with more details on the project...
More than one-thousand Sutter Health employees could be displaced by a technology partnership for the healthcare company. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the impact of this move in Northern California.
Employers in the United States can legally refuse to hire, or even fire previously hired individuals, for displaying visible tattoos. But that mindset does not match the employee sentiment, especially for the incoming generations...
Many of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple have slowed down hiring and others like Twitter, real-estate brokerage Redfin, and cryptocurrency company Coinbase have rescinded job offers in recent weeks.
A bill in the California Legislature to make social media companies liable for addicting children has changed. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has the details...
A new real estate reports show Sacramento's hot sellers market is cooling down quickly. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the downward trend in the local housing market...
Wildfires are once again polluting the California air, and the quality is worsening year over year. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more perspective on this story.
The labor shortage has hit the hospitality industry hard. In fact, according to an Oxford Economics analysis, projections show that hotels will end 2022 down 166,000 workers, a 7% decrease compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Last week, authorities in Mexico raided an animal sanctuary just outside of Mexico City where nearly 200 exotic animals were being kept in inhumane conditions. Now, an animal sanctuary in San Diego County is trying to make sure these animals don't go from one bad situation to another. KOGO Reporter Eddie McCoven joins the KFBK Morning News Team...
As Baby Boomers head into retirement, some say they don't have enough savings to live on their own. They are turning to renting out rooms in their home as a source of income to keep up with rising inflation...
The IRS has taken the unusual step of raising the standard mileage rate. Its a move that could help on your taxes....
Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. However, there is the uncertainty of how much more to ask for... The KFBK Morning News Team has some tips...
In partnership with the world-wide release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, Sacramento State's planetarium was able to display the first 5 images captured by the Webb Telescope.
Car dealers and repair shops have been struggling with a shortage of service technicians for years, and the problem has intensified and spread to other jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Low prices for cruises have some people rethinking their travel plans especially with the price of gas or frequently canceled flights.... cruises might be the way to go for some this summer.
The price to pay for a rattlesnake bite may be higher than you think. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on why that bite can be a costly "accident."
Brian Dahle represented California’s First Assembly District from 2012 until 2019. Before joining the Legislature, Brian served on the Lassen County Board of Supervisors for 16 years. Now he is running in the Gubernatorial race against incumbent Gavin Newsom. He talks exclusively with KFBK's Morning Team...
KFBK talk show host and former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness joins the KFBK Morning News to talk about the Governor traveling to Montana and if state money was used to fund his security detail, despite the state enacted travel ban. Alos, hear how the Governor's press office reacted to one of reporters calling to inquire about the Governor's travel.
The 21-year-old suspect in the July Fourth parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with seven counts of first-degree murder. ABC's Alex Stone joins the KFBK Morning News team to discuss the updates...
As the housing market slows down, the rental market is entering a phase of bidding wars.
Decades after safety concerns pushed nuclear power out of favor, countries are re-visiting the idea. Is nuclear the way to go to solve our growing energy crisis?
AAA is reporting that the two busiest travel days on the road this holiday weekend are today and tomorrow. As drivers head out, they are facing record high gas prices. The KFBK Morning News team takes a look at how to save some money if you do plan to travel...
As California looks to cut back on water usage during this drought, other dry, drought stricken places in the world are looking at new technology to collect or hold water. Desalination plants is one idea used in saudi arabia and australia. Other countries are using something called a Fog-Collector, which is a multilayered mesh designed to attract and accumulate the water particles in places where ocean-born fog is common.
The wildfire season is here in California and KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more what fire officials are doing to reduce the risk of fires in our area and across the state...
As gas prices soar and more companies want to get their workers back in the office, many are offering incentives like bonuses to pay for gas. The KFBK Morning News Team explores this idea...
The veterinarian shortage is a problem in the greater Sacramento region, as well as across America. Is this a pandemic induced problem or caused by something else? KFBK's Aubrey Aquino explains....
Legal analyst Bill Portanova joins the KFBK Morning News show to provide insight and impact in the Supreme Court Decision that overturned Roe v. Wade this morning, the decades-old decision which legalized abortion nationwide.
Gary Dietrich, a local non-partisan political analyst, joins the KFBK Morning News to discuss Governor Newsom's chances in the Democratic Party if he runs for the presidency....
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is pumping the brakes on plans for widespread use of autonomous tractors on California Farms. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has the story...
Tips for adults who are looking to insulate from the rising interest rates as the threat of a recession looms...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is taking steps toward a framework to ban camping and encampments on certain public property locations. This ordinance would expand jurisdiction to include "critical infrastructure," as well as parks, libraries and schools. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has the story...
The Biden Administration is planning to push for new standards on nicotine in cigarettes. What will that mean to smokers - and the tobacco industry?
There is a growing movement within healthcare, called graphic medicine, the use of comics to tell personal stories of illness and health. It draws attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and more accessible caretaking.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue at least one opinion on Tuesday as it closes out one of its most contentious sessions in recent years, including the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion that, if the majority holds, would overrule Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision recognizing abortion rights.
About 26% of students who started college in 2019, for example, did not return to school the next year during the pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
The World Health Organization is recommending more investigation into the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory, something once dismissed by some as a conspiracy theory but since taken seriously by some experts and officials. This is a shift for the WHO.
So you want to take a summer vacation... flight prices are high and are getting canceled more frequently. You might consider driving, but gas prices keep going up. In this day in age between balancing costs and covid accommodations, how do you make summer vacation plans that actually stick?
Environmental groups are pressuring California state regulators to start banning gas powered cars in 2026. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino....
Devastating and historic flooding has shut down Yellowstone National Park. The KFBK Morning News Team has sound from a man who is trapped with his wife inside the park from the flooding....
Recent research is showing that it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using diet instead of medication. One such research is from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which focuses on diet changes to target the fat around organs like the pancreas and liver.
Preferred seats vs. upgraded seats. What is the difference? When you pick you seat online for a trip, sometimes there are extra fees attached to an aisle or window seat. The KFBK Morning News discusses the implications...
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce they're raising interest rates by as much as 0.75% to try to put the brakes on runaway inflation. But some analysts say raising interest rates so rapidly will drive the U.S economy into a recession. Here is how to define to recession...
The need for mental health services is one of the most rapidly expanding needs in healthcare but insurance companies have historically looked for ways to control these costs, which means a lot of outsourcing and the potential for big surprise bills.
Roseville police are urging residents to hand over exotic animals after a spike in released animals in the neighborhood. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has the story...
Mark Grimaldi, an economist with more than 30 years of experience in financial forecasting and retirement planning and author of the award-winning book, RetireSmart II: The Gig Economy Edition. He says it's inevitable that inflation will take a bite out of your retirement.
Many Tahoe businesses owners say they are feeling the direct effects of local vacation home rental restrictions. Lake Tahoe remains a popular Northern California getaway, but businesses up there outside of the "tourist core," claim there's been a dip in business due to restrictions on rental properties. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more...
Rancho Cordova will play host to the inaugural California Capital International Documentary Film Festival. The festivities begin today and run through this Sunday, featuring 50-documentaries from around the world.
The tight labor market is driving rates up for nearly everything, including babysitting. Some sitters are asking for top dollar as parents struggle to find a trusted person to watch their kids.
Does it seem like the packaging is getting smaller as you continue to pay higher prices? You’re right - and it is called “Shrinkflation.” The KFBK Morning News Team talks to a NBC National Reporter about that that means to the economy...
NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker is with President Biden for the Summit for the Americas in Los Angeles. He talks with the KFBK Morning News Team about what is planned for the President's visit and his impact at the summit.
Changing jobs or changing an overall careers, what you should do and what you should avoid? The KFBK Morning News Team has some tips from a leadership coach on how to be successful in navigating change.
A new law is requiring more than 56,000 bars and restaurants in California to complete mandatory alcohol server training. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the "Responsible Beverage Certification" being rolled out...
When you're at the beach, you might feel a soothing impact, and report feelings of calm and happiness. You might even notice your heart rate start to drop and your blood pressure start to ease and there's actually scientific support for this. Here is what that means...
Non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the KFBK Morning News Team to discuss a local and statewide results of the California primaries including some races that are making national headlines.
In the past 15-years, with an added pandemic boost, the pop-up concept is providing a sustainable business model for many local, small businesses. Tilted Mash Brewing's Jaymar Del Rosario hosts regular pop-up events in Elk Grove, to bring people together and give entrepreneurs another way to peddle their goods.
Negative marks on some credit reports will be wiped clean this summer. The three top credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, all recently announced that starting this summer, they'll permanently strip about 70-percent of medical debt info off credit records. Consumer Finance Expert Leslie Tayne explains why negative marks remained even if bills were already paid up.
In recent weeks, taxpayers have seen a flurry of proposals from lawmakers aiming to put cash back in their wallets as gas prices break records on a near-daily basis and the cost of living continues to surge. Carolyn Chu, the Chief Deputy Legislative Analyst for the Legislative Analysts Office, breaks down the GANN limit and what it means for California taxpayers.
A growing trend among homebuyers is co-ownership, buying a home with a friend or family member. In the last two years, both non-married couples and friends buying homes together went up at least 2%. In Sacramento, having two incomes to qualify for a home purchase makes it easier, and Anna Stender of Sac Best Homes Group says many homebuyers are breaking tradition and buying homes with friends or family members.
The Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. The treaty is being discussed would appoints a group under direction of the World Health Organization to instruct nations how to respond to pandemics. There are stipulations to share vaccines and information but there are also provisions that give this unelected group power to define public health emergencies, order lockdowns and even influence pandemic preparedness. Its been a big topic in the European union.
California lawmakers are considering a new taxpayer funded program that would allow first time homebuyers buy a home. Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins new proposal would spend $10 billion over the next decade to help families purchase homes. The plan would provide first-time homebuyers 17% toward the purchase price of a home.
Judge Tim Fall has written a memoir called "Running for Judge: Campaigning on the Trail of Despair and Deliverance and Overwhelming Success." In 2008 after campaigning for his position as a judge in Yolo County, Tim Fall knew something was wrong. He called his doctor and soon realized he had been suffering from mental illness - a wicked combination of anxiety and depression. He decided not only to get help, but to write a book to tell the world.
Supply chain issues are impacting car repairs and leaving drivers without wheels.It's a waiting game, availability for many car parts is limited, and there's no shortage of backorders or big delays, which is keeping cars out of service. However one issue for car owners is a reasonable time frame to wait for repairs before demanding a better solutions from their auto insurer.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says America's college campuses have become one sided and biased. In an interview on C-Span, Justice Thomas says much has changed at our universities and colleges since he was a student.
The tech industry's job market is starting to show some cracks with tech layoffs and a hiring freezes. Netflix, Uber and Meta are just a few of the companies to recently announce hiring freezes and even layoffs. Tech companies were seen as the "darlings" of the pandemic economy, but the industry is now taking a bit of a tumble. Daniel Zhao is a senior economist and lead data analyst with jobsite Glassdoor.
More now from the owner of a restaurant in Roseville called House of Oliver. Restaurant owner Matthew Oliver believes he's being targeted by Governor Newsom and state regulators for refusing to comply with all of the Governor's orders during the pandemic. Oliver has been hit with 13 citations from California state regulators dating back to the beginning of the pandemic. And now those state regulators are threatening to shut down his restaurant for 30 days, which Oliver says could put him out of business.
The KFBK Morning News Team speaks with local non-partisan political analyst Gary Dietrich on the delay in gas rebates in California and insight into the candidates running against Governor Newsom.
People have known that fish make sounds since ancient Greece - that’s why they gave some fish names like red drum, pig fish or croaker. The University of Florida is cataloging these sounds to rescue reefs and areas impacted by environmental damage....
The KFBK Morning News Team discusses a clip from 2018 that gives some new context to masking during pandemics and other global health concerns.
The phenomenon "cute aggression" is getting a scientific term. Have you ever looked at a puppy and had the urge to squeeze or even bite it? Or felt compelled to pinch a baby’s cheeks, albeit without a desire to harm it? This primal response from us, even though it may not be as socially acceptable, is known as cute aggression - scientifically termed "dimorphous expression".
Weekend temperatures will be warming way up starting Friday. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on a return to the heat...
The series of passing smalls storms in the region have done little to improve water storage for the state's reservoirs, which are well-below historic averages. UC Davis Climate Professor Paul Ullrich explains any wet weather we've seen this past week is typical for this time of year, but isn't going to change the current drought-related issues.
Most schools are counting down to the end of the school year, but that's not the case for kids in one local school district. Beginning with what seemed like never ending negotiations between the Sac City Teacher's Association and the Sac City Unified School District regarding a new contract for teachers, culminating in an eight-day strike before a new contract was agreed upon, now thousands of SCUSD teachers, staff, and families are in limbo, waiting to hear if the school year is getting extended to make up for lost instruction.
There is a dispute between the folks in Gilroy and those in Stockton over garlic festivals. Gilroy has announced they will not have one this year, and organizers in Stockton say they are launching a new one.
There's been widespread debate about the Biden Administration's plan to have U.S. taxpayers pay off student loan debt, and now in California there is a new law. California taxpayers will now pay the mortgage loan payment for first time home buyers. Eric Johnson is the spokesperson for the California Housing Finance Agency.
Tattoo artists from around the world will be in Sacramento this weekend for a huge tattoo convention. The "Capitol City Classic" is bringing more than 200 tattoo artists and their fans from all over the world, to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento.
Today is Sacramento's Big Day of Giving - an event designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in a 24-hour online event. The funds raised allow the non-profits that make the Capitol City region special to function through the year. From human services to economic development, more than six hundred organizations are participating in hopes you'll support their charitable efforts.
Your used car may be worth more than you think, as vehicle demands increase and availability remains restricted. Sacramento falls just below the national average for used car prices. A new iSeeCars study puts the Cap City’s vehicle price increase up 27.8% from last year, and nationally it’s 30%. Executive Analyst Karl Brauer says certain models are selling for even more.
The drought is dragging on and water restrictions again being imposed in California. The recent executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom for water use, requires local water providers shift to "Level two" on their respective Water Shortage Contingency Plans. However, requirements for businesses and residents vary depending on where you work or live, since each of those plans is made by and tailored to each water supplier.
The price of airline tickets is soaring even higher with an expected summer travel boom. Between pent up pandemic demand, staffing shortages and adjusted flight schedules, the price to catch a flight is going up. Still, Travel Expert Scott Keyes is expecting record numbers of travelers at airports this summer.
Police agencies nationwide continue to struggle with hiring officers to fill open position, and in California it seems to be even tougher. Even as the pendulum swings back to support for law enforcement, after nearly two years of community calls to "defund the police," the challenge to recruit and retain officers is tougher than ever...
Overall, the "normals" for precipitation continue to stumble, even as the Central Sierra Snow Lab recorded more than 31-inches of snow with this latest storm. And while the door isn't completely shut for another late season system, National Weather Service Meteorologist Scott Rowe says it'd take a big rally to get California out of the drought.
A new project is putting Sacramento trees in danger. The park next to the capitol building in Sacramento houses nearly 1,000 unique trees. However, a new construction plan seeks to relocate and-or remove some of those special trees, and demolish the East Capitol Annex Building. Urban Ecologist Paula Peper explains that puts hundreds of California’s 'historic trees' in danger.
A new CDC study found teens are experiencing the highest level of sadness ever recorded, with 44% of American high school students saying they are persistently sad and hopeless.
Tahoe is getting a blast of wintry weather this week, and the storms are bringing business to the Sierra. It's been a bit of a surprise from the skies rare April snowstorms leaving significant amounts of snow in the Sierra. Kirkwood Mountain Resort's Dennis Baggett says it's been a snowier April, than the first three months of 2022 combined.
Mask mandates are ending at some airports and on public transit, and ride shares in Northern California. In many cases, the choice is now yours on whether or not to mask up, but with the recent federal ruling which overturns the mask mandate requiring face coverings on public transportation, policies are quickly changing.
Former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness comments on the ongoing arrests and gang-related information surrounding the Sacramento mass shooting.
A whole new trail system designed to connect Tahoe Truckee with more than a dozen mountain towns is now underway. The big picture plan is for "Connected Communities," and when the path is clear, it'll link rural Sierra Nevada towns with a 600-mile network of trails. Gregg Williams is with "The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship," the non-profit putting the Lost Sierra back on the map.
A new charter school has been given a thumbs up from the Sacramento County Office of Education. Capital College and Career Academy aims to pave the way to careers for high school students. Its founder and principal Kevin Dobson explains the free public charter school would target students who are underserved and want a hands-on high school experience.
Not only is California is a drought, but so are the Sacramento Kings it's a playoff drought. The Kings have not made the playoffs in 16 years, setting the longest record in NBA history for a team not making playoffs.
Organizers of the Truckers Convoy, which is known as the People's Convoy, say will start rolling north from Los Angeles to Sacramento later this week. One of the organizers, trucker Brian Brase, told KFBK Radio News how big the convoy will be.
There is more swearing in the workplace than before. Why is that, and what does it say about those who use profanity? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joins the conversation.
It might be April, but March Madness is still making headlines... particularly highlighting the contrast between men and women in the tournament. But the traditional branding seen on during the Men's coverage did not transfer over to the Women's coverage.
President Biden is targeting kits to manufacture so-called ghost guns at home. How many of these kits are out there, and will regulation save lives. NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins us now with more on the President's announcement.
The school days for families in the Sacramento City Unified are about to get a little longer. California requires all school districts provide a minimum of 180-days of instruction in the school year. Plus, there's also a separate requirement which specifies the minutes of instruction that need to be provided to students. SCUSD Superintendent Jorge Aguilar says it's a $46-million penalty if the requirement isn't met.
Downtown Sacramento businesses are feeling and seeing the after-effects of last weekend's tragic mass shooting. Downtown Sacramento Partnership Executive Director Michael Ault talks about what it was like just before that tragic event.
Former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness comments on the growing arrests and gang-related information surrounding the Sacramento mass shooting.
We're closing in on another potential record breaking temperature this week and with disappointing rainfall and snow pack levels it looks to be another drought year in California. 40% of our state's water goes to agriculture but only 10% to residential and commercial use so even the strictest conservation won't be enough to get us out of a water debt. Steven Greenhut is the author of Saving California and Winning the Water Wars.
Sacramento's Republic FC want to move forward with plans to erect a world-class outdoor stadium facility in downtown Sacramento. The Republic FC have revealed plans for a brand-new Railyards Stadium concept to take destiny into their own hands. The project is expected to double the overall size of downtown Sacramento and Club President Todd Dunivant explains they're no longer relying on others to get it done.
California's most exported crop is currently experiencing massive bottlenecks and backlogs of shipments caused by pandemic supply chain issues and global commerce tension. Millions of pounds of almonds are sitting in warehouses waiting to get shipped out. President and CEO of the California Almond Board Richard Waycott outlines the problem.
Former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness debriefs the growing investigation and arrests surrounding the Sacramento mass shooting.
Beyond the burnout - how employees continue to navigate the great resignation, constantly changing work environment, social stress factors and everything else life can throw at someone. Some even reaching a peak beyond normal burnout levels:
That was social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy who spoke on the Wall Street Journal podcast "As We Work". She talks about the way people were thriving under the pressure caused by the pandemic.
The Truckers Convoy that has been staged in Washington DC has pulled up stakes and they're now rolling to California. They're known as the People's Convoy. Brian Brase is a trucker and one of their organizers.
University of California system is considering adding a new admissions requirement, something they haven’t done in 20-years. A new proposal adds "ethnic studies" to the U-C's designated rundown of high school courses for incoming freshmen, riding on the heels of a new state law requiring ethnic studies to be a California high school graduation requirement. However critics warn it promotes a "liberated" curriculum that's openly anti semitic.
The Sacramento teachers strike is over this morning as some 40,000 students can get back to class starting today. But one of the sticking points in the labor dispute is the lack of substitute teachers, and it's an issue for schools across the region.
A new poll from USA Today finds the majority of workers who quit are now regretting it and/or planning to switch jobs again. Many of those employees are now experiencing what is being called "shift shock" where the new job doesn't meet the expectations. Only 26% of job switchers plan to stay in their new position.
George Nagle has a background in workplace innovations and employment trends. He is also the author of the book, "Miserable At Work? Why? You Don't Have To Be."
The truckers convoy that was in Washington DC is now rolling to California. First stop - Sacramento, where organizers say they will protest a host of new bills proposed by state lawmakers that critics say will erode the rights and freedoms of Californians.
A brand-new country music festival experience will call Sacramento home. The GoldenSky Country Music Festival will make its debut in the Cap City this October, following on the heels of the highest-grossing rock festival in the U-S, Aftershock. Mike Testa of Visit Sacramento explains they've partnered with the same producers of that massively successful hard rock festival to double down with a second destination music festival in Sac.
Disney is launching a series of new changes which they say will bring more diversity to their parks and their company. On the Morning Wire podcast, they played a leaked video of Disney writer and Executive Producer Latoya Ravenoue, who recently was hired to oversee Disney's preschool programing.
Democrats at the state Capitol were so opposed to a Republican proposal to immediately suspend the state's gas tax it was gutted and turned into a proposal to raise taxes. Afterward, Republicans like Assemblyman Vince Fong from Bakersfield objected strongly in the committee hearing.
A truckers convoy called the 'People's Convoy' plans to roll from Washington DC west to Sacramento, where they say they will protest a slate of new bills being proposed that critics say will severely erode the rights of Californians.
Students at a Healdsburg elementary school have touched thousands of lives with an art project meant to offer advice, encouragement and pep talks from kindergartners. This is what you hear when you call the Peptoc hotline Westside Union Elementary School
The Sacramento Business Journal is reporting that Amazon is planning another big expansion in the sacramento market. Ben van der Meer, reporter for the Business Journal, broke the story. He told KFBK News Radio it appears Amazon is getting ready to build two new distribution centers in Rancho Cordova.
At a time when the state of California has a surplus of more than $45 billion dollars, lawmakers at the state capitol are proposing another tax hike.
Everyone knows that it’s a sellers market in California real estate these days but all is not lost for the home buyer. Tiffany Vargas is the Vice President of consumer lending for SAFE credit union. She says buyers, particularly first time home buyers do have choices and they don’t always have to have that 20% down payment that discourages so many from looking:
Sacramento educators are on on strike today.The Sacramento City Unified School District has offered raises, bonuses, and fully paid health care. But, Sacramento City Teachers Association says the district needs to do more to address a teacher shortage. All district schools will be closed during the strike.
John Lewis, an auditor with the California State Auditor. He speaks about the investigation of an audit made of certain properties that the department of general services looked at to use as homeless housing locations. He talks about the investigations...
Many families are tightening the purse strings given the financial strains caused by the pandemic, high inflation and extreme gas prices. Couponing is making a comeback! But for the younger generations, figuring out what corners to cut may not come easy for those who have not lived through high inflation. But this segment is not limited to just younger adults -- anyone can coupon these days with a smart phone.
The heat is on for Northern California and with today's forecast expected to hit the mid-80's, National Weather Service Sacramento Meteorologist Robert Baruffaldi fully expects temperatures to hit all-time highs.
Major airlines are facing some big challenges, from higher fuel prices and mask mandates to a big drop on corporate travelers. Jay Ratliff is the aviation expert for iHeart who says we could soon see mask mandates on major airlines in the U.S. come to an end soon, just like they have in Europe.
Administrators in the Sacramento City Unified School District say they will likely shut down their schools Wednesday if teachers go on strike. The Sacramento City Unified School District sent out a letter Friday, alerting parents that their schools will be closed IF teachers and staff strike. Sac City Teachers Union President David Fisher says both SCTA and SEIU members are prepared to walk the line.
A U.S. war veteran from California, along with a small group of fellow war veterans, is now in Ukraine helping in the fight against the Russians. Josh Whitfield fought in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Sacramento Kings are giving fans the chance to visit and bid the "Old Barn" this final farewell. President of Business Operations John Rinehart says it'll be attended by King's player alumni and other notables for one last tribute.
This morning California Congressman John Garamendi tells KFBK he considers Ukraine President Vlodomyr Zelensky a strong leader following his address to both houses of congress yesterday morning.
Parts of the Tahoe Keys will be closed off into mid-summer as scientists begin controlled methods tests in its west lagoon. Doctor Lars Anderson is an aquatic ecology specialist who explains the damage "invasive species" are doing in the water.
A local group that helps students understand their disabled classmates is changing school cultures and attitudes toward disability one classroom at a time. It’s called A Touch of Understanding and Executive Director Meghan Adamski says their workshops bring in equipment and disabled volunteers willing to answer any question students may have
The Sacramento Region is waking up to some rain today. The region has been stuck in a dry streak since late January, so the return of some wet weather is something we haven't seen in recent weeks.
Recent figures show Sacramento City Unified, San Juan Unified, Elk Grove Unified and Twin Rivers Unified each saw enrollment declines between 1.5-2% year to year since 2020, which is much more than seen before the pandemic.
Inflation is red hot and prices are going up everywhere - even for credit card fees. Major credit card companies like Mastercard and Visa are raising the rates they charge merchants to run your credit card. Here's Wall Street Journal reporter Annamaria Andriotis on the Wall Street Journal podcast.
Ten-thousand years after the last woolly mammoth died (possibly at the hands of human hunters) a Texas startup company called Colossal plans to splice mammoth DNA with elephant genes to create an animal that’s very much like the massive, furry beast that became extinct during the last Ice Age. Colossal now has $75 million in backing to develop software and artificial wombs to advance species preservation and restoration, including the mammoth.
The Sacramento City Teachers Association has voted to authorize a strike. SCTA union members have voted to authorize a strike, highlighting their disapproval of the district's latest contract proposal. Luther Burbank teacher Kara Synhorst has been in the district for two-decades, and explains the vote doesn't mean they will strike, but points out they've been working without a contract for two years.
This morning we go to the front of food chain, the growers of our food, the farmers and ranchers, to take a look at how the war in Ukraine and soaring fuel prices is affecting them and therefore, affecting all of us. Ryan Schohr runs the Schohr Ranch in Gridley where they grow walnuts and rice...
This week, a ship that has been to history for over 107 years has been located -- completing the world's most difficult wreck-finding missions. The Endurance, the lost vessel of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. This is one of the most prized shipwreck finding missions in history.
The parent-group "Reopen California Schools" is seeking legal action to "unmask" the real reasoning behind mask mandates in California's public schools. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the organization's suspicions.
Major League Baseball is in the midst of a nasty labor dispute, ands there's no telling when, or even if, big league baseball will play this summer. But Minor League Baseball could benefit big time.
These are unsettling times for the thousands of people who live here in Northern California with ties to Ukraine, including Vlad Skots, Chairman and Co-founder of Ukrainian American House & CEO at USKO Express Inc. Skots. His parents and his five brothers and their families are all still in Ukraine, with two of his brothers and their families still in Kyiv. He says they sleep in bomb shelters ever night.
Costs for streaming services and digital platforms are going up like nearly everything else. Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney have changed their prices in the last few months. We pay for a variance of additional subscriptions for our music, your security service, hobby services, and more. Figuring out how to get the movies and shows you want to watch without pay all the different outlets.
WSJ personal-technology columnist Nicole Nguyen explains inflation is now reaching your apps
A parallel war waged by hundreds of thousands of hackers is targeting websites and IP addresses in Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has effectively recruited over 260 thousand and is putting out Russian websites and IP addresses on social channels, directing these hackers to attack these sites. Here is wall street journal cybersecurity reporter David Uberti.
With the recent burst into the public eye, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's actions for the handling of the Russian invasion is getting major attention in pop culture.
Assembly Bill 1638 would give California motorists a FULL gas tax holiday. Rocklin Assemblyman Kevin Kiley is behind the proposal and says Golden State residents need a break from paying the highest gas prices in the nation.
There is a lot of bad news out there this morning, but we would like to bring you a story about hope and cooperation. Doug Hewitt, co-founder and CEO of 1951 Coffee Company in Berkeley...and has turned his love for coffee into an opportunity to help others in need. The cafe not only serves piping hot coffee, but is a nonprofit that provides job opportunities for newly arrived refuges and asylum seekers.
Despite some new snow in the Sierra and local showers this week, experts say it'll take a lot more to get California out of the drought. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the drought outlook.
The Canadien trucker's convoy that turned into a weeks long protest in Ottawa against government overreach is now about to happen here in the United States. Truckers are set to roll out of San Bernadino County tomorrow on their way across America to Washington D.C. Among the supporters of the truckers convoy in America is Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost. We spoke with her about it and recent reports that indicate that organizers have received approval from local leader where they plan to stop on their journey.
Like it or not, some of our work in the future is likely to be done in the metaverse Sara Needleman is a tech reporter at the Wall Street Journal.
Parents and students in Loomis are protesting indoor school mask mandates this morning.
KFBK's non-partisan political analyst joins Sam and Cristina for a wrap-up of this week's California political news.
Local businesses seem to be pleased with the removal of the state's indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people.
California's push for cleaner fuel is helping dairy farmers cash in on their cow's manure. Huge subsidies in California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard are paying dairy farmers who capture the methane emitted in their cows' manure.
Millions of Californians will be able to go maskless when the state's universal mask mandate ends today. However, it will be at least two more weeks before California lifts the mask mandate in schools. California public health regulators, under the direction of Governor Newsom, are refusing to lift the mask mandates at California public schools, even though they are lifting mask mandates at indoor businesses starting today. Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's Health Secretary, made the announcement that while they no longer require masks at indoor businesses, they still recommend them.
State Senator Brian Dahle, Republican, has announced he's running for Governor of California. Dahle tells KFBK News Radio that he fully understands he is an underdog in the race.
Attention Costco Shoppers, the wholesale retailer is coming soon to North Natomas. Sacramento Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby made the announcement in a Facebook post last week, and Lisa Pray, resident and president of the North Natomas community coalition says she's thrilled.
Executives in the Northern California home building industry tell KFBK there is now a severe shortage of electric transformers, which could lead to new homes sitting empty for months on end.
This morning Governor Newsom says he and his team are working on a plan to put an end to his covid orders and mandates. They're calling it their "Endemic Plan."
Yolo County is encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the Homeless Hiring Tax Credit, which gives employers up to $30,000 a year in tax credits for hiring residents experiencing homelessness.
There are fewer active facebook users now than at any time in its history and after a horrible earnings report, the company is looking at more of a rocky road ahead. Rob Enderly is the CEO of tech Advisory Firm, the Enderly The Group
We've interviewed author and activist Michael Shellenberger. His book is called San Fran Sicko and explores the core reasons for homelessness, which he says are progressive policies...leading to open air drug cultures. He lives in the Bay Area and has been posting conversations with homeless people in San Francisco. Here is a portion of his conversation with Ben, a young man whose been homeless for 7 years.
Republicans in the California Assembly say Democrats are resisting efforts to reign in Governor Newsom's executive powers he has used for nearly two years since the start of the pandemic. Assemblywoman Megan Dahle (R - 1st District) told KFBK News Democrats will not even consider rolling back Governor Newsom's executive powers.
Health experts are worried the Beijing Olympics face the perfect conditions for a COVID outbreak, but these Games boast a "closed-loop system" that has been called the strictest ever created for a global sporting event. But China's protocols seem more focused on keeping COVID from escaping the loop than protecting those inside it.
Joel Kotkin, Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University in Orange, California discusses Californian society and how the state has become one of "haves and have-nots."
Starting this summer, you'll need to provide a photo of your face to get access to IRS information online. Drew Harwell is the artificial intelligence reporter for The Washington Post.
A growing number of employers are trying new tactics to keep their workers from leaving in this hot job market. Workplace advisor Anita Kanti joined this morning with Gordon Deal.
Gen Z, the generation that encompasses those in their late teens and 20's, are handling their money much differently than other generations. They want to handle money on their phones, with as few clicks as possible.
Sacramento area bicycle advocates are pushing the city council to consider transportation in the context of climate change.
Republican lawmakers at the state Capitol are vowing to fight the progressive agenda now emerging from Democrat lawmakers and Governor Newsom... including the proposal to make California the first state in America to have universal government run health care. Among the Republicans opposed to that idea is Assemblyman Vince Fong, who represents the Fresno region.
Ben Kesling from the Wall Street Journal explains why hospital staff in Chicago are looking to combat veterans for help with stress.
Governor Newsom has launched a new school data system in hopes of serving students and families in more equitable ways.
The supply chain has reached interior design and people are waiting months to furnish their homes or equip their kitchens with appliances. Shortages and high demand have led to months long delays for those looking for dressers, refrigerators and new sofas.
The bill touts' better outcomes for all Californians and is endorsed by the state's largest nurse's association. What would universal single payer health care look like in our state?
A new COVID-19 anti-viral pill is available in Sacramento, but it's limited in both quantity and who can use it. Paxlovid is now available in Sacramento County, but only to patients of UC Davis Health or via the county's primary care clinic
Plans are in motion for California Northstate University to claim a new home in Natomas. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has details about what's to come.
Business bosses who thought their team would be back in the office already have been stymied by rising infection rates in some cities.
Natomas Unified Board Members have voted unanimously to move forward in the12-acre land deal with Sacramento Kings ownership for $6 million dollars. District representative Deidra Powell says future plans for the location include a brand new school.
For many of us it may feel like this pandemic just keeps going and going.... and we've never been through anything like it before. Well, that would be wrong. We have been through pandemics in the past, and yes, this will end just as others have ended. This morning we take a look back at one pandemic in particular. Jessica Roy is a reporter with the Los Angeles Times who told the LA Times podcast about her research into the history of pandemics and how they ended in the past.
Americans flush with cash are having a hard time spending it....inflation and restrictions are making it tough:
It's become a decade's old tradition, homeowners in Sacramento's Fab 40's neighborhood decking out their homes with lights and other festive decor during the holiday season. However, many residents there are concerned the annual event has turned into a spectacle, and they want to see some change.
Right now, repair people are like the most popular kids in high school. Remember them? They were attractive. They had skills at pretty much everything. The whole school envied them. That is the modern day contractor.
The Placerville Planning Commission has unanimously approved plans to move forward with a new hotel along Jacquiar Road which will be named ''Mackinaw Hotel."
Inflation hit 7% in December, that's the highest inflation rate in the US since 1982. Back then, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve was a man named Paul Voelker.
The leader of a California environmental group tells KFBK News Radio, Governor Newsom's energy policy is ill conceived and will not work. Michael Schellenberger of the group "environmental progress" says the combination of shutting down California's remaining nuclear power plant combined with the rush to renewable energy, which is unreliable, is a recipe for disaster.
Supply chain backlogs are crushing home developers, limiting choice for home buyers and forcing some new owners to move into unfinished homes.
Sam and Cristina speak with California State Senator Anthony Portantino about the new education funding plan
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Rand Paul sparred during a Senate health hearing and Dr. Fauci says he has received death threats while working to end the pandemic because of Paul's false claims
If all you knew about the economy in 2021 was that employers created nearly 6 million jobs - the most in record-keeping that goes back to 1939 - you’d think it was a banner year.
Even after the pandemic subsides homelessness will remain as a major problem for our state. A lifelong bay area activist says progressive policies have ruined California's largest cities. He is a self-described former progressive and worked for George Soros-backed organizations for a decade. Michael Shellenberger now says the reluctance to force the homeless into shelters has ruined LA and San Francisco
Public school administrators, and supporters of the current public education system, are growing more concerned over reports of a mass exodus of students from public schools across the country since the beginning of the pandemic. 1.5 million students have left public schools in the past two years in America. Victoria Flores is the Health Services Director at Sacramento City Unified School District who says public school administrators have definitely taken notice.
Lots of people are eager to start the new year with a new personal financial plan. Veronica Dagger is a personal finance columnist at the wall street journal has the financial moves you should skip this year.
There’s plenty of optimism about getting back to business for the new year, but local business owners know just because we turn a page on the calendar, some economic issues don’t go away so easily. Sac Metro Chamber President Amanda Blackwood points to a few persisting problems for business owners.
California parents behind "Our Children, Our Choice" plan to make another stand at the California State Capitol to demand medical freedom.
A New Movie Out in Theaters Now "American Underdog" Is Based on a Book Called "All Things Possible," Which Was Written by a Local Author.
Many people remember savings bonds . There is renewed interest in the I-bonds because when inflation is high, its one way to make a little money.
A lot of our data about how Covid spreads comes from overseas. We hear a lot about Israel and the UK because they have a better handle on their data and we use the data of other countries to make domestic policy...
Overdose deaths reached a historic level in 2021, with fentanyl being the number one killer. This comes at a time when a record number of synthetic opioids are being trafficked over the border.
New CDC guidance says kids should stay in school even if exposed covid. It's a departure from past guidance.
Who knew the most recognizable Christmas flower had such a geo-political past? The poinsettia is a billion dollar a year business. but the flower first caught the american eye when joel poinsett from South Carolina became the first American ambassador to Mexico in 1825
Parents across California have either filed lawsuits... Or plan to file them... Against public school districts that are forcing students to get vaccinated in order to attend school. Tracy Henderson is a lawyer who is threatening to sue the Sacramento City Unified School District... For the same reason parents in Los Angeles sued the LAUSD.
Jaime Tafoya has been in production and television for most of his professional life. He worked on the hit shows Deadliest catch and Dangerous waters. He's now working on a film about stroke...his own stroke and the fallout from that life altering event. The film is called "Story at 11" and is being shot locally.
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Former California Governor Jerry Brown says there aren't enough consequences for criminals in California today.
Recent new home sales in the greater Sacramento area have climbed to the highest level ever since 2004! KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has more on the upwards spike.
Assemblyman Jim Cooper sat down to talk with Cristina and Sam about the rise of smash and grab robberies and his stance on how Democrats are handling the problem...
Pacific Institute Hydrologist and climatologist Doctor Peter Gleick says right now Northern California's major reservoirs on the big rivers are slowly starting to fill up, but are nowhere near average for this time of year
Half of Americans say it should be illegal for companies to deny service or employment to the unvaccinated, according to a latest Axios poll. That carries real political risk for democrats when considering President Biden's vaccine mandates. More from David Nather, managing editor of axios.
At least 4 Democrat governors are starting to break with President Biden's covid strategy of mandates, masks, and lockdowns
It's an experience, a trip, a tourist endeavor that is dominated by wealthier people and celebrities now
Governor Newsom is pledging to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state, like how Texas law allows citizens the authority to ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected.
Rose Jackson is the director of the Democracy and Tech Initiative for the left leaning Atlantic Council testified that the data collection model is at the root of the problem.
This is the second atmospheric river to come through the region this fall. National Weather Service meteorologist Courtney Carpenter explains while October's storm was warmer, stronger and brought more rain, this system is dumping a ton of snow on the Sierras.
Many of us have gone through an exit interview when leaving a job, but have you ever heard of a stay interview? Julie Bauke is a career strategist and founder of the Bauke Group...and explains what a stay interview is and why it could help with the great resignation.
A new drug called Vuity is an FDA approved eyedrop that won't turn back time on aging eyes but could help you ditch the readers for 6-8 hours a day.
Some of California's largest school districts will no longer be giving D and F grades to high school students. Los Angeles Unified, Oakland Unified and Sac City Unified are among the districts who are phasing them out, to take an unconventional tactic to re-engage students, and hopefully boost their chances of acceptance into the state public colleges.
Is inflation sticking around? To find the answer, economists are turning one industry that's offering clues...and it's one you may not expect: bicycle makers.
Some in the retail industry thought the pandemic could end in-store shopping as we know it. But brick-and-mortar retailers weren't destroyed, and many managed to emerge from the pandemic stronger.
Latinos in America have long been associated with the Democratic party, but a new poll indicates more Latinos may vote Red in the next election.
With Cristina Mendonsa and Sam Shane 5a-9a on KFBK, Sacramento's News Radio. 1530 AM and 93.1 FM and live everywhere through the iHeartRadio App.
Blue states will get bluer, and red redder, in coming years, as more Americans factor political issues into their relocation decisions and head for places with like-minded tribes. To discuss this trend we know all too well in California is Rick Newman, Senior Columnist for Yahoo Finance.
It was eighty years ago today that a surprise military strike by Japan forced America into World War Two. The bombing of Pearl Harbor also changed the life of one young sailor aboard the U-S-S Oklahoma. ABC's Will Ganss spoke with one of the day's remaining survivors.
Where did the water that makes up our oceans come from? A new study out of the University of Glasgow may have the answer and a new way for future space explorers from earth to make water or jet fuel while on other planets. First a bit about how oceans formed on earth. This is Dr. Luke Daily:
The holiday season is typically one filled with excitement and warm memories....however for some, this time of year is emotionally difficult. Thankfully, professional Counselor Leigh Richardson has some insight on the holiday blues...and some ways you can combat it...
But first, what makes the holiday blues different than regular depression?
In the 1987 movie "Wall Street," Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko gave a speech where he said, "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." He went on to make the point that greed is a clean drive that "captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. However, gratitude may be even better. Andrew Keshner from Marketwatch says there is a link between gratitude and higher account balances
It's the holiday season, which means Christmas for many. But for others in our community and around the world, it's Hanukkah. The Jewish holiday is often dubbed as the Festival of Lights and is observed for eight nights and days...
With the pandemic about to enter its second year, corporate executives are used to a lot of change and its trained them to be more flexible in the face of Omicron.
The perfect tech gift might not be easy to come by this holiday shopping season, thanks to supply-chain issues and shipping backlogs. Here are some sites to help you get the perfect gadget despite the odds.
Some City Councilmembers are still hoping to keep the Sacramento Zoo within city limits.
Dopamine fasting. What is it and how can it help us live more satisfying and peaceful lives?
For elite loyalty levels, airlines used to require more flights...now it's about spending.
Organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha has three key steps to help you master the essential skill of negotiating.
Dr. Marty Makary from Johns Hopkins University and the doctor who is part of the team that discovered the new COVID-19 Omicron strain say there is no need to panic.
The Omicron variant of coronavirus brings a "very high" risk to the globe. But one US Doctor says we have no need to worry.
Colleagues are remembering Kevin Nishita, the security guard who died while assigned to protect a news crew covering a story in Oakland.
Many of us love holiday music this time of year but a consumer reports survey shows 23% of Americans dread holiday music. It stresses them out and reminds of them money problems or that time is slipping by, maybe a bad memory attached to holidays.
Frank Fitzpatrick is a bestselling-author, Grammy-nominated multi-platinum music producer and touts' music for wellness but he understands why this genre can be stressful.
KFBK's Sam Shane sits down with David Ducker, the author of "In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP."
Sacramento will be one of the most expensive cities in the country to rent a vehicle this Thanksgiving.
Four million workers quit their jobs in September as the Great Resignation stretches on. If you're not happy at work, should you quit or try to re-negotiate with your current boss?
A movie premiering tonight in Rocklin features local actors and a local production company. It's a horror film for our times called, Love in Quarantine".
TSI Semiconductors is located in Roseville and are one of the last semi-conductor plants in all of California. Cristina and Sam spoke with CEO Bruce Gray.
It's hard to predict what will happen with Artificial intelligence but three very accomplished thinkers have come together to write a book with their best educated guesses.
Humans have been turning objects into musical instruments for tens of thousands of years. Take a listen to what prehistoric music might have sounded like.
It's hard to predict what will happen with Artificial intelligence but three very accomplished thinkers have come together to write a book with their best educated guesses.
Sam and Cristina sit down with Congressman Josh Harder to discuss the Build Back Better plan as well as next year's midterm election.
Michael Shellenberger is the President of Environmental Progress, a research and policy organization and argues nuclear power is a clean, safe alternative to traditional renewable energy sources.
Roseville's Liberty Learning, a privately funded, independent organization which can establish its own operating guidelines.
Dr. Marty Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins says the pandemic is moving into a new phase which makes vaccine mandates even harder to justify.
Everything is more expensive right now, so we wanted to start the week with some pricing hacks courtesy of Heather Kelly , a tech reporter at the Washington Post help desk.
There is another planned rally at the state capitol coinciding with a school walkout today.
A new survey shows most Californians think the income gap between the rich and the poor is widening.
Frank Molinar is the author of a book called Financial Dominance. Your battle plan for a richer life, he also was a financial trainer under contract for the department of defense.
Immigration Attorney Steve Maggi helps foreigners obtain employment-based visas and green cards and says the re-opening of the US' borders is the economic boost the nation has been looking for...specifically when it comes to job creation and opportunities for Americans.
Thousands of Northern California Kaiser workers are preparing to strike this month. Higher wages and better working conditions are at the core of contract negotiations between healthcare workers and Kaiser Permanente.
The Department of Community Response arranged a tour of Haven For Hope in San Antonio for some folks from the City of Sacramento and Sacramento County. The campus model is nationally known for its work with people experiencing homelessness.
Advocates of the "Let Them Breathe" lawsuit went to court Monday to argue against California’s statewide student mask mandate.
Sean Loloee told KFBK many of Sacramento's homeless camps are actually drug dealing hubs ran by gangs...and says you can go to any camp in the area...and residents will corroborate this claim.
Children ages five to eleven have started receiving the Covid vaccine, but parents still have plenty of questions. KFBK's Aubrey Aquino has some answers from local pediatricians.
Nate McGill, Principal of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School has an update on some of his students who are some of the lucky few now back home in the US.
When White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Told Reporters That The Biden Agenda Would Cost Nothing...many Arched Their Eyebrows In Disbelief.
We're almost to the end of the year but this isn't the time to let up on financial goals especially when it comes to spending, insurance, and home buying.
Imagine you are a UC Santa Barbra Freshman on moving day...will your dorm have a view of the ocean or beautiful hills? Nope. Your new home is window-less box.
Hospital emergency room visits have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, but hospital admissions are way up with hospital across the country reporting that patients are sicker and, in more distress, with more advanced illness...and it's not covid.
Sac City Unified’s Covid vaccine mandate for students and staff has some families scrambling for an exemption.
Between now and the holidays, people will be sending and receiving a lot of mail, much of which goes through the U.S. Postal Service. Last year, things didn't go well. Some USPS customers saw gifts arrive months after decorations were taken down. The US Post office says there are three key things the post office is doing to keep the flow of packages smooth over the holidays...