Diablo Nuclear Power Plant Closer To Shutdown
Pacific Gas and Electric has reached a tentative settlement with state regulators to shut down the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant on California’s Central Coast, the last commercial nuclear power plant in the state.
Reporter: Greta Mart, KCBX
Should Cities Be Sued For Failing To Address Homelessness?
Homelessness has become so bad in so many places in California that cities Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a Homelessness task force. The task force is recommending that cities and counties be sued if they don’t address the issue by building more housing.
Reporter: Chris Nichols, Capital Public Radio
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Dive Boat Owners
The families of four victims of last year’s dive boat fire off the Santa Barbara Coast have filed wrongful death claims against the boat’s owners. The families’ lawyers allege the dive boat Conception violated a number of safety regulations.
Reporter: Elly Yu, KPCC
California Foresters Reflect On Australian Wildfires
Australia’s bushfires have scorched forests and farmlands, destroying thousands of homes. At least 28 people have died so far as well as hundreds of millions of wild and domestic animals.
These Australian mega-blazes are reminiscent of California's recent tragic history with wildfires.
Guest: Malcom North, Researcher, U.S. Forest Service