Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing FDA commissioner Makary says the Biden FDA knew about reports of fatal reactions in children linked to early COVID vaccinations but did not make the information public. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on the Stockton Mass Shooting and the efforts led by the San Joaquin County Sheriff working with multiple. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 9th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which Eleven months after one of the worst fires in California history destroyed whole neighborhoods in the Pacific Palisades, the first rebuilt home has finally been unveiled. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, Republican toured the site and said there's a catch, no one is actually going to be living there. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Senate Republicans having competing health care proposals -- but have yet to unite behind one of them. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from December 9th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which Governor Gavin Newsom was in Washington pushing for $34 billion more in wildfire recovery aid - on top of the $7 billion the state has already received this year after the Palisades and Eaton fires:Are California’s fire recovery problems caused by a lack of money - or a lack of management? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the news that Los Angeles will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from December 9th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding California having more gas-powered vehicles on the road than any state in the country - yet continues to pay some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on Waymo doing a voluntary recall of software tied to robotaxis that illegally passed school buses. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 8th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing California leaders who often describe CalWORKs as a compassionate “welfare-to-work” program designed to help families become self-sufficient. But new data shows California now has one of the lowest workforce participation rates among recipients in the nation. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on more damage involving the Louvre. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 8th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa introduces a talkback clip in which on the All-In podcast, tech entrepreneur and investor David Friedberg - known for his work in climate technology, data science, Describes a cycle of socialism taking over the west coast where states are raising taxes to fund expanding social programs and economies change. Anchor Mark Demsky brings listeners the latest on Sacramento's City Council has approved $25 million in repairs and upgrades for Old Sacramento's waterfront. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from December 8th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa asks the listeners a question regarding a talkback clip in which the fight over voter ID is in the signature gathering phase as those for the measure are working to get it on the ballot next year. Supporters say voter ID is common-sense: you need ID to board a plane, buy certain products, or check into a hotel - why not to vote? Opponents argue voter ID laws disproportionately impact elderly, low-income, and minority voters, and that claims of unverified voting are overstated. What is your take? Do you support voter ID or do you think the system is working for California and claims of non-citizens voting are overstated? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest on his news segment on Millennials using their parents' houses as storage units. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from December 8th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip regarding Palantir CEO Alex Karp was at the NYT Deal Book tour speaking bluntly about the fentanyl crisis, bombing drug boats and how America chooses whose lives deserve urgency. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest on citing concerns over national security -- more countries are being added to the U.S. travel ban. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from December 5th, 2025.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses a Talkback clip referencing California’s $450 million 911 upgrade collapsed the moment it went live - and now Democratic lawmakers want hundreds of millions more to fix the system they already broke. It’s being called one of the state’s most expensive technology failures, raising questions about competence, accountability, and whether taxpayers should be asked to foot the bill again. Anchor Mark Demsky gives us the latest on a California lobbyist -- and former advisor to several state leaders -- pleading guilty in a political corruption case. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from December 5th, 2025.