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Carl Damaio says that California is headed towards a gas crises that could cause gas prices to go up to $8 a gallon.

Democrats and Republican criticize the US led strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend. Governor Newsom's wife claims that ICE agents are chasing migrant workers through fields.

President Trump says Iran's retaliatory strikes against US targets were "very weak". Will the Sacramento area get a new major league baseball stadium? Ray Dalio issues a stark warning about the US's spending deficit.

Host Cristina Mendonsa discusses the gas prices going up on July 1st, but no one knows how much, which leaves a question for all the listeners on if an unelected board should have the power to hit your wallet without clear answers or accountability? Anchor Mark Demksy brings you the latest on this week's conviction of Matthew Muller, and goes in depth on the Athletics' latest homestead. This is the 4th hour of the KFBK Morning News from June 20th, 2025.

The unrest in Los Angeles continues to grow as the city implements a curfew. President Trump has activated the National Guard and US Marines to quell the violence. Governor Newsom says the ICE raids are targeting working migrants not just criminals and that President Trump is escalating the violence.

The Sacramento City Council has moved forward on the Railyards development project with the unanimous approved a new soccer stadium.

Gary Dietrich joins the show to talk about President Trump's rising favorability when it comes to immigration. The legal battles between Governor Newsom and President Trump may be headed to the Supreme Court.

In this episode of the Pat Walsh Show, Pat covers the hot topic of the Trump vs. Musk quarrel and engages with callers who share their opinions on the matter.

Can AI speed up aspects of the scientific process? Microsoft thinks so. At its recent Build Conference, the company announced Microsoft Discovery, an AI that discovered a new chemical in 200 hours instead of years. Lisa Martin joins us to share more about this breakthrough technology.

U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright — along with OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman — recently hosted an event across 9 U.S. national laboratories with the goal that America continues to lead the world when it comes to artificial intelligence. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.

The growing struggle many older adults face to maintain their homes is a crucial, but often overlooked, aspect of senior health care. KFBK's Mark Demsky explains. Get involved here: jbbrownfund.org

With AI developing rapidly and becoming more integrated into our society’s foundational functions it has started to beg the question - how and when can AI aid in speeding up processes at the federal governmental level? Our tech expert Lisa Martin is here to speak about and how the FDA might be looking to use AI in the drug approval process.

Stress is not only common -- but often times it is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it is our jobs, our finances — maybe what our kids are going through — the first part of stress management -- according to Dr. Nicole Stetler with Blue Shield of California is understanding our minds capacity.

Charlie Barret was an accomplished California rock climber and guidebook author, revered in the rock climbing world. But he also had a dark side... Ryan Martinez is community outreach for an event called "Never Solo" which will raise awareness about sexual violence in the climbing community and beyond.

You may not be aware of it – but several big health breakthroughs were announced this past week. Futurist Kevin Cirilli is giving us the details on these medical breakthroughs.

Earlier this week — zoning permits were requested for the proposed 12,000-seat stadium coming to the Railyards by the Sacramento Republic FC — which also has a plan to eventually build it out to 20,000 seats. KFBK's Mark Demsky with what comes next.

It's graduation time and today's grads have grown up in a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and AI is changing the way we live and work. Our technology reporter, Lisa Martin, joins us next to share how you grads can live and work with AI post-graduation.

First, it was Mike Bibby — hired to lead Sacramento State's basketball program -- followed by Doug Christie to lead the Kings -- and Bobby Jackson as one of his assistants — creating a rather unique development that is shaping the basketball landscape here.

Aided by government incentives, American and foreign tech companies alike have invested hundreds of billions of dollars to bolster semiconductor operations — much of it right here in the Sacramento region. KFBK's Mark Demsky with more.