KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa
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February 10, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: Urbanist and writer, Joel Kotkin describes “gentry liberalism” as a system where political and cultural elites support higher taxes on the wealthy and expansive social programs - enough to keep the poor economically placated - while policies that would truly lower the cost of living or expand opportunity are blocked.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on the fuel crisis in Cuba...
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February 10, 2026 • 40 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip: President Trump says homeowners rebuilding after the Los Angeles wildfires should be able to self-certify their plans if permits aren’t approved within 60 days, calling local rules “unnecessary and obstructive.”
Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles reportedly costing local businesses 3.7 million dollars.
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February 10, 2026 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip with Renown Urban analyst and writer Joel Kotkin says even his own kids can’t afford to live in California, despite growing up there - and he argues that’s happening to families all over the state. Young adults are leaving for places where they can actually afford rent, buy a home, and start a family. Asking the question: If you’re a parent or a young ad...
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February 10, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip on Comedians Adam Carolla and Bill Maher say they’re not conservatives - they support abortion rights, aren’t religious, and back things like legal marijuana - but still get labeled “right-wing” because they won’t go along with what they call the far-left’s “insanity.”
Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners his latest on Some members of the University of California, Davis Division I w...
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February 9, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: Senator John Fetterman, Democrat, Pennsylvania, is breaking with his party on voter ID - saying it’s not radical and not Jim Crow to require people to show identification to vote.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Solano County leaders prioritizing job creation -- amid mass layoffs recently at the Budweiser plant in Fairfield -- more than 300 jobs are going by the wastesid...
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February 9, 2026 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip: Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, republican, says billions meant for homelessness aren’t going toward mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, or helping people get back on their feet but instead are flowing to real estate developers who build massive government-subsidized housing projects.
Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on Over 900 Google workers-- ...
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February 9, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip on Two American Olympians. Two very different messages about representing the United States.Snowboarder Hunter Hess sparked backlash after saying he has mixed feelings about representing America on the Olympic stage.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners his latest on The Justice Department has told Congress -- lawmakers can begin reviewing the full Jeffrey Epstein files -- at DOJ off...
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February 9, 2026 • 47 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip with Senator Adam Schiff, Democrat California, is pushing back hard against the SAVE Act - the proposal that would require a photo ID to vote in federal elections as proof of citizenship. Asking the question: If most Americans support voter ID, but some lawmakers warn it could suppress votes, who’s right?
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February 6, 2026 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: Calls for the impeachment and resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem after two protestors were killed during ice operations.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Solano County leaders are prioritizing job creation -- amid mass layoffs recently.
This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from February 6th, 2026
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February 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip: In a stunning example of cluelessness, a protester in New York was asked a pretty basic question: What should the city do if businesses start leaving because taxes are too high?
Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on Luigi Mangione is back in court this morning -- in his state murder case -- as the judge weighs the timeline of his probable trial
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February 6, 2026 • 44 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip on Lee Zeldin, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, traveled to Los Angeles this week with Kelly Loeffler SBA Lead, to meet with wildfire victims and local leaders one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners his latest on The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially kick off -- with the Opening Ceremony today at the Milano Cortina Games....
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February 6, 2026 • 46 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip with Waymo expanding its driverless taxi service into Sacramento, but during a recent Senate hearing, questions were raised about who would answer if you needed help while in Waymo. Asking the question: Are you comfortable with driverless cars in Sacramento relying on overseas workers to intervene in safety situations or should those jobs and responsibil...
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February 5, 2026 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: Calls for the impeachment and resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem after two protestors were killed during ice operations.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Sacramento city leaders are moving to crack down -- on what they call an epidemic of illegal dumping across the city.
This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from February 5th, 202...
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February 5, 2026 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: Calls for the impeachment and resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem after two protestors were killed during ice operations.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Sacramento city leaders are moving to crack down -- on what they call an epidemic of illegal dumping across the city.
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February 5, 2026 • 41 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip: At a time when many artists are deeply concerned about AI stripping humanity out of art, music, movies...Musician John Mayer has an interesting take. He says the future isn’t about replacing creativity but hybridizing it.
Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on a heated exchange on Capitol Hill. Where the Southern California Congresswoman Maxine Waters got a l...
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February 5, 2026 • 42 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking with some medical groups, recommending that gender-related breast, chest, genital, and facial surgeries be delayed until at least age 19.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners his latest on Super-sized security in place for Sunday's Super Bowl rematch - between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa...
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February 5, 2026 • 48 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip on During a Senate hearing, Ted Cruz questioned executives from Netflix and Warner Bros. as the companies seek approval for a potential merger. Asking the question: The two entities which have pushed a lot of very progressive content ...do you believe they'll produce programming for everyone if allowed to merge?
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February 4, 2026 • 43 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip: California’s cost of living is among the highest in the nation, and Assemblyman Carl DeMaio argues state leaders are quick to blame outside forces instead of taking responsibility for policy decisions that drive up costs.
Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on a California plan, a 200-million-dollar electric vehicle program for first-time buyers, and car companies must offer mat...
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February 4, 2026 • 44 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding CNN data analyst Harry Enten saying polling shows voter ID is supported by a strong majority of Americans and references rapper Nicki Minaj who has come for voter ID.
Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest edition of Sacramento in Progress, where Meta committed $50 million to help jump-start a redevelopment of three underused state-owned buildings along Capitol Mall...
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February 4, 2026 • 44 mins
Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip on Supporters of AB 1421 say it’s “just a study,” but critics argue it’s the first step toward a mileage-based tax that could have drivers paying by the mile - on top of the gas tax. The bill directs the California Transportation Commission to deliver recommendations to the Legislature by 2027, raising fears this is less about research and more about teeing up another tax increase.
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