http://www.capradio.org/news Podcast of News and Arts Reviews from Capital Public Radio Copyright 2010, Capital Public Radio CPR RSS Generator 1.0 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:48 GMT http://www.capradio.org/images/logo_kxjz-med.gif http://www.capradio.org/news en-US 60 no Capital Public Radio Podcast of News and Arts Reviews from Capital Public Radio Podcast of News and Arts Reviews from Capital Public Radio Capital Public Radio CPR KXJZ KXPR Sacramento Capital Public Radio News webmaster@capradio.org Capital Public Radio http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7940 Cellist David Requiro has performed with the National Symphony and the Tokyo Philharmonic. He won the prestigious Naumberg Competition in 2008. Now, he's tackling a challenging Shostakovich concerto with the Stockton Symphony. no Cellist David Requiro has performed with the National Symphony and the Tokyo Philharmonic. He won the prestigious Naumberg Competition in 2008. Now, he's tackling a challenging Shostakovich concerto with the Stockton Symphony. Cellist David Requiro has performed with the National Symphony and the Tokyo Philharmonic. He won the prestigious Naumberg Competition in 2008. Now, he's tackling a challenging Shostakovich concerto with the Stockton Symphony. info@capradio.org (Jeff Hudson) Jeff Hudson http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7940 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7939 The state’s political watchdog agency has released a new list of the 15 interest groups who’ve spend the most on elections and lobbying over the past decade. The grand total is more than one billion dollars. What are they getting for their money? no The state’s political watchdog agency has released a new list of the 15 interest groups who’ve spend the most on elections and lobbying over the past decade. The grand total is more than one billion dollars. What are they getting for their money? The state’s political watchdog agency has released a new list of the 15 interest groups who’ve spend the most on elections and lobbying over the past decade. The grand total is more than one billion dollars. What are they getting for their money? info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) Marianne Russ http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7939 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7936 There’s more grim news on the employment front. The Sacramento area lost 4,400 jobs in January, according to the latest unemployment figures out Wednesday. no There’s more grim news on the employment front. The Sacramento area lost 4,400 jobs in January, according to the latest unemployment figures out Wednesday. There’s more grim news on the employment front. The Sacramento area lost 4,400 jobs in January, according to the latest unemployment figures out Wednesday. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) Steve Milne http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7936 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7931 Modesto is among hundreds of cities across the nation asking internet search engine Google to provide ultra high-speed service to their community. no Modesto is among hundreds of cities across the nation asking internet search engine Google to provide ultra high-speed service to their community. Modesto is among hundreds of cities across the nation asking internet search engine Google to provide ultra high-speed service to their community. info@capradio.org (Bob Hensley) Bob Hensley http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7931 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7937 Bus riders who take a popular route into downtown Reno will soon be in for a quieter and cleaner experience thanks to federal stimulus funds. no Bus riders who take a popular route into downtown Reno will soon be in for a quieter and cleaner experience thanks to federal stimulus funds. Bus riders who take a popular route into downtown Reno will soon be in for a quieter and cleaner experience thanks to federal stimulus funds. info@capradio.org (Willie Albright) Willie Albright http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7937 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7929 Audience participation seems to be a growing trend in live theatre. The latest comedy from the B Street Theatre uses lots of it. Critic Jeff Hudson says the actor-audience interactivity works thanks to veterans like Elisabeth Nunziato. no Audience participation seems to be a growing trend in live theatre. The latest comedy from the B Street Theatre uses lots of it. Critic Jeff Hudson says the actor-audience interactivity works thanks to veterans like Elisabeth Nunziato. Audience participation seems to be a growing trend in live theatre. The latest comedy from the B Street Theatre uses lots of it. Critic Jeff Hudson says the actor-audience interactivity works thanks to veterans like Elisabeth Nunziato. info@capradio.org (Jeff Hudson) Jeff Hudson http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7929 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7938 Sacramento’s acting city manager will remain right where he is for at least the next year or so. Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Wednesday that the city council has named Gus Vina the interim city manager. no Sacramento’s acting city manager will remain right where he is for at least the next year or so. Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Wednesday that the city council has named Gus Vina the interim city manager. Sacramento’s acting city manager will remain right where he is for at least the next year or so. Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Wednesday that the city council has named Gus Vina the interim city manager. info@capradio.org (Ben Adler) Ben Adler http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7938 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7928 Governor Schwarzenegger has vetoed a big part of the budget package the legislature recently put on his desk. And he’s asking lawmakers to come up with something better. no Governor Schwarzenegger has vetoed a big part of the budget package the legislature recently put on his desk. And he’s asking lawmakers to come up with something better. Governor Schwarzenegger has vetoed a big part of the budget package the legislature recently put on his desk. And he’s asking lawmakers to come up with something better. info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) Marianne Russ http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7928 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7926 State education officials have identified dozens of public schools that need to make major changes or close entirely. no State education officials have identified dozens of public schools that need to make major changes or close entirely. State education officials have identified dozens of public schools that need to make major changes or close entirely. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) Steve Milne http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7926 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7932 The cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln could have a “field of dreams” in their future. At least that’s the vision of local tourism officials. no The cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln could have a “field of dreams” in their future. At least that’s the vision of local tourism officials. The cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln could have a “field of dreams” in their future. At least that’s the vision of local tourism officials. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) Steve Milne http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7932 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7924 A State Senator who’s often voted against gay rights has announced he’s gay. Republican Roy Ashburn made the admission after he was arrested for driving drunk. no A State Senator who’s often voted against gay rights has announced he’s gay. Republican Roy Ashburn made the admission after he was arrested for driving drunk. A State Senator who’s often voted against gay rights has announced he’s gay. Republican Roy Ashburn made the admission after he was arrested for driving drunk. info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) Marianne Russ http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7924 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7925 Fatou Bensouda is one of the world’s top prosecutors of war crimes who works at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Bensouda focuses on rape and sexual crimes as tools of war. In advance of a speech at UC Davis she appeared on Insight. no Fatou Bensouda is one of the world’s top prosecutors of war crimes who works at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Bensouda focuses on rape and sexual crimes as tools of war. In advance of a speech at UC Davis she appeared on Insight. Fatou Bensouda is one of the world’s top prosecutors of war crimes who works at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Bensouda focuses on rape and sexual crimes as tools of war. In advance of a speech at UC Davis she appeared on Insight. info@capradio.org (Jeffrey Callison) Jeffrey Callison http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7925 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7921 Regional Transit held a meeting Monday afternoon to gather public opinion on plans to deal with a $25 million budget shortfall. Nine different service reduction plans are up for discussion, including major cuts to bus, light rail and paratransit. no Regional Transit held a meeting Monday afternoon to gather public opinion on plans to deal with a $25 million budget shortfall. Nine different service reduction plans are up for discussion, including major cuts to bus, light rail and paratransit. Regional Transit held a meeting Monday afternoon to gather public opinion on plans to deal with a $25 million budget shortfall. Nine different service reduction plans are up for discussion, including major cuts to bus, light rail and paratransit. http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7921 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7922 A closer look at programs like the city of Tracy’s that charge patients when the fire department responds to medical emergencies. no A closer look at programs like the city of Tracy’s that charge patients when the fire department responds to medical emergencies. A closer look at programs like the city of Tracy’s that charge patients when the fire department responds to medical emergencies. info@capradio.org (Ben Adler) Ben Adler http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7922 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7923 The Sacramento Bach Festival is underway through March 14th at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Highlights include organist Daniel Sullivan's performance of the Goldberg Variations. no The Sacramento Bach Festival is underway through March 14th at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Highlights include organist Daniel Sullivan's performance of the Goldberg Variations. The Sacramento Bach Festival is underway through March 14th at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Highlights include organist Daniel Sullivan's performance of the Goldberg Variations. info@capradio.org (Jeffrey Callison) Jeffrey Callison http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7923 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7907 The Effie Yeaw Nature Center in the American River Parkway is one of many county-operated fixtures threatened by budget cuts. Commentator Pia Lopez brainstorms some ways to help save the Center. no The Effie Yeaw Nature Center in the American River Parkway is one of many county-operated fixtures threatened by budget cuts. Commentator Pia Lopez brainstorms some ways to help save the Center. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center in the American River Parkway is one of many county-operated fixtures threatened by budget cuts. Commentator Pia Lopez brainstorms some ways to help save the Center. info@capradio.org (Pia Lopez) Pia Lopez http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7907 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7914 Several Sacramento area schools held their own demonstrations Thursday. no Several Sacramento area schools held their own demonstrations Thursday. Several Sacramento area schools held their own demonstrations Thursday. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) Steve Milne http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7914 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7915 About one-thousand people rallied at the State Capitol Thursday. It was part of a nation-wide effort to protest school funding cuts. no About one-thousand people rallied at the State Capitol Thursday. It was part of a nation-wide effort to protest school funding cuts. About one-thousand people rallied at the State Capitol Thursday. It was part of a nation-wide effort to protest school funding cuts. info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) Marianne Russ http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7915 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7911 The finals of Wednesday’s California Central Valley Spelling Bee were so impressive, they deserve a couple clichés. no The finals of Wednesday’s California Central Valley Spelling Bee were so impressive, they deserve a couple clichés. The finals of Wednesday’s California Central Valley Spelling Bee were so impressive, they deserve a couple clichés. info@capradio.org (Ben Adler) Ben Adler http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7911 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7913 California’s largest agricultural group is bemoaning a decision by state officials about the tiger salamander. no California’s largest agricultural group is bemoaning a decision by state officials about the tiger salamander. California’s largest agricultural group is bemoaning a decision by state officials about the tiger salamander. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) Steve Milne http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7913 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7860 When the creators of “The Threepenny Opera” launched the dark edgy musical in 1928, it became an underground hit with audiences in Berlin. A new revival in Sacramento harkens back to that original version. no When the creators of “The Threepenny Opera” launched the dark edgy musical in 1928, it became an underground hit with audiences in Berlin. A new revival in Sacramento harkens back to that original version. When the creators of “The Threepenny Opera” launched the dark edgy musical in 1928, it became an underground hit with audiences in Berlin. A new revival in Sacramento harkens back to that original version. info@capradio.org (Jeff Hudson) Jeff Hudson http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7860 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT