Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: Former tennis pro Patrick McEnroe says international athletes now make up more than 60% of Division I tennis rosters - and at some schools, more than 90%. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news segment on The Dish, where we take a deep dive into Mulvaney’s B&L in Midtown, one of the pioneers of Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork movement who are celebrating a huge milestone. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from September 18th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip this hour: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman have supported stronger oversight and greater access for independent safety evaluators. They want to work internationally to insure AI is developed at a pace we can control...But White House AI adviser David Sacks says they're using AI-safety fears to justify creating a powerful international regulatory structure that could protect the companies already leading the market. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on A bipartisan group of more than 150 members of Congress - led in part by California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff - is trying to stop the Trump administration -- from transferring a piece of Yosemite National Park -- to a private developer that wants to build an access road to an 83-acre property bordering the park. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from September 18th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings listeners a Talkback clip regarding how Rahm Emanuel has not declared for president in 2028, but he has repeatedly declined to rule it out and is openly being discussed as a possible candidate. The Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the Democratic Party has become, in his words, “intellectually flabby.” Asking the listeners this: Do Democrats need a fundamentally new set of ideas to win back voters - or is opposition to the Trump agenda enough to define the party right now? Will Emanuel's message resonate in a party where leading potential candidates are going further left? Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news The show will go on again -- at the San Francisco Opera. Opera officials -- and orchestra members -- have reached a tentative agreement -- ending a week-long strike -- that forced the cancellation of several performances to open the new season. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from September 18th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about:Billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent trying to address homelessness in California - and now federal prosecutors are alleging millions of those dollars were diverted for things that had nothing to do with helping people get off the streets. Three people connected to homelessness nonprofits have been charged in cases involving roughly $12 million. Prosecutors allege money intended for homeless services was instead used for things including real estate, luxury travel, vintage vehicles and a nightclub. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on California's classic car owners -- are catching a break - twice over. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from September 17th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: A new report from independent journalist Christopher Rufo is putting a spotlight on illegal cannabis operations in Siskiyou County - including large growing operations run by Chinese nationals and allegations of organized criminal activity. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on The county -- and the Yolo Food Bank -- have partnered to reduce landfilled waste by almost 200 tons. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from September 17th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa brings listeners a Talkback clip regarding how California's High-Speed Rail project is currently facing another oversight controversy - this time over consultant travel. The State Inspector General reviewed about half of more than $2 million in travel expenses paid to four consulting firms and flagged more than $624,000 as questionable or unallowable. Anchor Mark Demsky gives listeners the latest news as a new California law Governor Newsom signed Wednesday -- is aimed specifically at the growing use of AI-generated people in advertising. This is the fourth hour of KFBK morning news from September 17th, 2026

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses an intriguing Talkback clip this hour: California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading the effort to block Paramount’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount says the media business has fundamentally changed - and that traditional Hollywood studios need to get bigger if they’re going to compete with companies like Netflix, Amazon and Disney. Anchor Mark Demsky brings us the latest news on the House having passed a bill -- that would require AM radio to be included as standard equipment in all new vehicles. This is the third hour of KFBK morning news from September 17th, 2026

Host Mark Demsky fills in while Cristina Mendonsa has the morning off, as he brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about:Are schools lowering academic standards so much that students are moving on without mastering the basics? California Post Opinion Editor Joel Pollak argues that grade inflation is leading to college students who still struggle with basic math. Anchor Bethany Crouch brings us the latest news on California's high-speed rail project -- facing a new spending controversy after a state watchdog found taxpayers covered nearly $600,000 in improper consultant travel expenses. This is the first hour of KFBK morning news from September 16th, 2026

Host Mark Demsky fills in while Cristina Mendonsa has the morning off, as he brings the listeners a Talkback clip to think about: When Governor Newsom took to X to blame the Trump administration for not shielding the country against the energy price hikes due to the war with Iran, Energy secretary Chris Wright pushed back arguing California’s energy policies have helped drive some of the nation’s highest gasoline and electricity costs. As well the latest news instalment of Sacramento in Progress where we get a closer look Downtown Roseville. Anchor Bethany Crouch brings us the latest news on firefighters -- battling a wildfire burning inside Yosemite National Park. This is the second hour of KFBK morning news from September 16th, 2026