After disasters, Montecito clears debris and considers the futureBy Amy Scott and Aaron SchrankJanuary 26, 2018Marketplace's Aaron Schrank reports. POSTED IN: life california wild fires mudslides natural disasters ListenreadDownloadDownload
Hundreds of trucks haul debris day and night in MontecitoBy Aaron SchrankJanuary 26, 2018Aaron Schrank/MarketplaceClearing 11 basins filled with dirt and rock will take until the end of February at least, federal officials say.POSTED IN: life montecito mudslides California wildfires california natural disasters debris flow ListenreadDownloadDownload
With California Freeway damaged by mudslides, commuters find alternativesBy Steven CuevasJanuary 17, 2018Steven Cuevas/ for MarketplaceCalifornia commuters are relying on whale watching ferries and Amtrack to get to work while the 101 Freeway is under repair. POSTED IN: life california Economy business mudslides disaster recovery amtrack ListenreadDownloadDownload
How to be a winemakerBy Eliza MillsJanuary 12, 2018Courtesy Chimney Rock WineryAccording to winemaker Elizabeth Vianna, making wine is more scientific and less romantic than most people think.POSTED IN: life winemaker wine napa valley california Jobs business ListenreadDownloadDownload
Feds change marijuana policy, which could affect businesses involvedBy Reema KhraisJanuary 04, 2018POSTED IN: Economy marijuana marijuana industry california attorney general jeff sessions cole memo ListenreadDownloadDownload
With increased wildfires, utilities in California are trying to pass on the cost of damages to customersBy Sam HarnettJanuary 02, 2018JOSH EDELSON/ Getty ImagesLawmakers in California have introduced a bill to make it harder for state utilities to have customers cover the cost of fire damage.POSTED IN: business wildfires fires utilities california natural disasters ListenreadDownloadDownload
California to flip the switch in the new year and phase out incandescent light bulbsBy Reema KhraisDecember 25, 2017Light bulbs sold in the state will need to be three times more energy efficient than the old incandescent bulb.POSTED IN: light bulbs energy efficiency california ListenreadDownloadDownload
California consumers are buying gold health insurance plans in record numbersBy Dan GorensteinDecember 13, 2017POSTED IN: health care Obamacare affordable healthcare act california washington state health insurance open enrollment ListenreadDownloadDownload
With low pay, finding qualified early childhood teachers remains a challenge in some areasBy Priska NeelyNovember 30, 2017Priska Neely/ for MarketplaceIf the early childhood education system is a food chain, district-run preschool programs in California are the new big fish, gobbling up a lot of the resources – including qualified teachers.POSTED IN: Education early education childhood schools california head start kindergarten Transitional kindergarten ListenreadDownloadDownload
