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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.