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February 5, 2025 2 mins
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.
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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.
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February 4, 2025 3 mins
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.
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February 3, 2025 2 mins
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.
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February 3, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 31, 2025 2 mins
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.
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January 31, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 30, 2025 3 mins
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin is talking about something that sounds like science fiction - AI-powered serendipity?
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January 30, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 29, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 28, 2025 2 mins
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?
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January 28, 2025 2 mins
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.
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January 27, 2025 2 mins
A new state law may be the reason your car insurance just increased. KFBK's Mark Demsky with a closer look.
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January 24, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 23, 2025 2 mins
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin gives the 411 on the possibility of AI taking jobs...
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January 23, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 22, 2025 4 mins
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.
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January 21, 2025 3 mins
Tech Reporter Lisa Martin talks about TikTok's short-lived ban and its very quick comeback. Where does it go from here?
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January 21, 2025 3 mins
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.
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January 20, 2025 3 mins
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.
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