Democrat Gavin Newsom was sworn in as Californis's next governor yesterday (Monday). On the campaign trail, he made bold promises about creating universal health care and building millions of new homes. Today, Capital Public Radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols introduces the "Newsom Meter," a project that will track the governor's top campaing pledges over the next four years.

Southern California is experiencing a housing crisis. And many communities are looking to build more shelters and affordable housing. But for people experiencing homelessness, what does it take to get off the streets and through those doors? To find out, KVCR reporter Danielle Fox spent a day with a homeless outreach team in San Bernardino. Mike Jones: Could stop it. Jennifer: It's a decision that's either going to kill me... Jones: Yup. Jennifer: Or it's going to help me. And I'm not ready to

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Ken Vincent review some of the Inland Empire's top news stories this week, including: A lawsuit has been filed challenging the appointment of a new San Bernardino County Supervisor. Inland congressman will have leadership role in Democratic majority Congress. Amtrack offers severance to workers at closing office; Congress gets involved.

The government shutdown has taken a toll on the U.S. immigration system - most courts are closed, backlogging more than 800,000 asylum cases. But in San Bernardino County, activists say not much has changed for the immigrant community. KVCR's Danielle Fox has more.

Governor Elect Gavin Newsom takes office this Monday, and an Inland Empire state senator is hoping for another shot at passing legislation that would allow public university on-campus clinics to offer abortion-inducing medication. Outgoing Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a previous attempt at passing the legislation. More from KVCR's Danielle Fox.

When Jerry Brown's 16 years as California governor come to an end on Monday, he'l hand the leadership of the naiton's largest state over to Gavin Newsom - the lieutenant governor and former mayor of San Francisco. The two democrats have worked with each other for years... and their families go back decades. In the second part of our exit interview with Brown, Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler talks with the outgoing governor about his successor. They spoke while touring Brown's ranch on a golf

Join us for some of our favorite bits. We dust off another lost propaganda cartoon, JP sings about marijuana legalization, Zach Sherwin raps about a bee attack, Bill Chott does magic on the radio, Carly Ritter sings her own charming song, and Nashville strummer Darren Bradbury performs.

A Southern California home where authorities say a couple tortured their 13 children has been sold to an unidentified bidder. Authorities arretested suspects David and Lousie Turpin last year after their 17-year old daughter escaped from the home and called 911. Both have pleaded not guilty to torture and other crimes and are each being held on $12 million bail.

Paychecks for nearly 22,000 employees that were scheduled to be desposuted in the banks at the start of January 2 arrived several hours late, causing frustration for teachers and other employees who expected to see money in their accounts. The San Bernardino Sun reports that an email to the districts was sent, noting there had been a delay in trasnmitting funds and that the delay would result in money showing up late in employee bank accounts. The email did not specify what caused the delay. San

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with local author, motivational speaker, and 3-time cancer survivor Dianne Callahan. Dianne has just written her first book, called Lighthearted Life. The book gives simple strategies on how to live a joy-filled life. To learn more about Dianne, you can visit https://www.lightheartedlife.org/