Nor Cal Names

25 years after the Loma Prieta Earthquake killed 63 people and caused billions of dollars in damage in Nor Cal, only 10 percent of California's 7 million plus homeowners have earthquake insurance. A few short weeks after major back to back earthquakes hit our state I sat down with CEO Glenn Pomeroy to try to understand why.      

He has been on NBC's Today Show 200 times and has cooked with and for Hoda, Al, Carson, Kathie Lee and more! Modesto native Ryan Scott shares his stories, his passion for good food and his advice on everything from Instant Pots to spray tanning.    

Hear the behind the scenes story about super group The Circle and their first album of original material. And after the rush of being on stage, learn what comes next - including Sammy taking out the trash.        

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[[{"fid":"74246","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Six feet of Sunshine! Along with training for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Kerri is on a mission for folks to spend all 1,440 minutes of each day with purpose.    

[[{"fid":"73951","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Their sparkling cider in its champagne style bottle is recognized all over the world. Who knew that Martinelli's of  Watsonville was first known for their hard cider 150 years ago!      

 [[{"fid":"73451","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]A business that Shari started  on a card table in a Sacramento apartment grew to be a nationally known, multi-million dollar company. Hear how she lost her beloved Shari's Berries and the strength and blessings she found in the aftermath.

 [[{"fid":"72941","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Her best and toughest sports interviews? You'll be surprised by the best, not so much by the toughest. Sidelines, locker rooms (yep) - this Nor Cal native talks about the dream job for a lifelong sports fan.           

[[{"fid":"72856","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Paul (right) played with Ronnie Montrose back in the day. Randy was touring with the band at the time of Ronnie's death. These two have worked with some of the greatest artists ever and share stories from life on the road and on stage.  

[[{"fid":"71956","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]He is passionate about family, food and the Farm to Fork movement. Find out how a European trained chef ended up in Sacramento - and why he stayed. 

[[{"fid":"71191","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]He has lived and loved basketball - especially those Sacramento Kings - his entire life.  Jerry Reynolds shares priceless memories and hilarious stories of his illustrious career on and off the court.    

[[{"fid":"70806","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Seriously not sure if this man sleeps. The Morning Blend on ABC 10, TV producer/host and writer/producer of a new film, for starters. Great stories from the thousands of celebrities he has interviewed. But most of all, one of the kindest people you could ever be fortunate enough to know.      

[[{"fid":"70051","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 375px; width: 250px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]My pal Paul Robins - the marathon running, mystery novel writing foodie who also happens to have an epic career in TV and radio!    

 [[{"fid":"69721","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"2"}}]]He is universally considered the first "Celebrity Chef." If Jeremiah Tower hadn't been broke and stranded in the Bay Area in the 70's, California Cuisine - which formed the backbone of what we call “Farm to Fork” - might never had happened!  Chef Tower talks of his love for Nor Cal, his friend the late Anthony Bourdain, a concoction called "Marijauna Consomme," and much more!  

[[{"fid":"69381","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]Kind, genuine, funny, and oh yeah - Emmy Award winning - Rob Stewart talks about the job he loves, the challenges he has overcome, reporting on 9/11 from Ground Zero, and some of the crazier stories he has covered. Oh, how I love this man! 

[[{"fid":"69111","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]She is best known for her game-winning penalty shootout kick against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final - and her celebration afterwards. There is SO much more to this soccer mom!     

[[{"fid":"68011","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]To say that Walt and I have "history" is an understatement. This guy is Mr. Sacramento - over 30 years on-air in the market. From the irreverent (don't get me started) to the intense (the guy who kidnapped Jaycee Lee Dugard called him from jail), Walt rarely holds back, as is evidenced in this chat.