We are excited to announce that Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI) presented us with two awards for our reporting at this year's conference:

• First Place for Continuing Coverage: Stephon Clark

• Second Place for Sports Feature: Second Best

Linnea Edmeier, Managing Editor for News and Information, was at the conference to accept the awards. "Being recognized for covering traumatic or challenging events is at once rewarding, yet sobering," says Edmeier. "We are grateful that our journalism was noted by PRNDI and extremely proud to accept the award for Continuing Coverage as a team." CapRadio's Stephon Clark coverage is available here.

The Sports Feature created by Nick Miller and Chris Hagan covers the history and failure of the 2nd overall pick in the NBA draft, and how that may impact the Sacramento Kings. "Our newsroom is checkered with athletes and sports fans, so it's not unusual to hear interesting conversations about professional sports in here," says Edmeier. "It's great when those casual meanderings happen upon great stories." Second Best is available here.

As part of the California Dream collaboration between Capital Public Radio, KQED, KPCC, KPBS and CALmatters, healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola explored the growing millennial lifestyle trend #vanlife. The "van life" trend is being embraced by young professionals as an alternative to the 9-to-5 job and a mortgage. With more than 5 million related posts on Instagram, the nomadic #vanlife lifestyle seems to be gaining traction.

The California Dream is a statewide collaboration between Capital Public Radio, KQED, KPCC, KPBS and CALmatters focused on key issues of economic opportunity, quality of life and the future of the “California Dream.”

At the Democratic debate on Thursday, June 27, California Sen. Kamala Harris claimed that, during her time as the state’s attorney general, she "disagreed" with President Obama’s use of the Secure Communities program that partnered local and federal authorities to deport people who were in the country illegally. Politifact California reporter Chris Nichols fact checked the claim to find out if it was accurate.

Politifact California is a partnership between Capital Public Radio and PolitiFact.com. Every day, reporters and researchers from Capital Public Radio examine statements by California elected officials and candidates and anyone else who speaks up on matters of public importance. 

California's wildfire season has been growing longer, deadlier and more destructive every year. After last year's wildfire season, we asked our audiences what information would be most helpful before wildfire season began. We received a lot of feedback, and we've responded with resources to help the communities we serve understand and prepare for the next wildfire:

• How to Prepare for a Wildfire

• Tracking Wildfires: Finding the Latest Information

• Wildfire FAQ

We'll continue to provide more information and updates throughout the year. You can always find the latest information on our wildfire hub page.

The town of Bridgeport off Highway 395 is known mostly for its historic courthouse, stunning mountain views and as a gateway to the outdoors. But down the road is a little-known landmark that plays a key role in testing Marines before they deploy to America's longest war. In this episode of 395, we speak to base commander Colonel Kevin Hutchison and explore the Mountain Warfare Training Center. 

Listen to this podcast on:

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | NPR One

Gov. Gavin Newsom has just signed his first California budget, and Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has all the details. It includes major new investments in health care, as well as a new state individual health insurance mandate, and a new carrot-and-stick approach to incentivize housing production. The governor and legislative leaders also stuffed several other provisions into the spending plan.

Suspect Arrested in String of Sexual Assaults in Sacramento Region in the Early '90s (Read More)

Stockton Police Department's New Helicopter Aids in Arrests First Day on the Job (Read More)

Sacramento's Homeless Residents Increase by at Least 19%, to Nearly 5,600 (Read More)

Stockton Fire Chief Arrested in Spousal Abuse Allegation (Read More)

Memorial Service Honors Sacramento Officer Tara O'Sullivan (Read More)

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in San Joaquin County (Read More)

Nevada AG Recommends $25M Wildfire Settlement (Read More)

With the 4th of July weekend coming up, we wanted to break out a few of our Best of Summer pieces. There's lots to do in Sacramento, so have some fun this weekend:

• Five Breathtaking Day-Hikes You Can Get to From Sacramento

• Holed Up: Where and How to Find Swimming Holes in Sacramento

• Float On: The Ins and Outs of an American River Float

Broadcast Circle members and above gain early access and two free tickets to these events. If you missed our earlier invitation, please contact Patti Stoltz (916-278-8945 or [email protected]) to reserve your tickets. 

Don't want to miss upcoming author interviews? Check out our newly updated CapRadio Reads website. 

Creativity+ Speakers Series
Hey, Listen! Host Nick Brunner
July 18

Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
Arts Reporter and Theatre Critic Jeff Hudson
July 25

Morning Edition and CapRadio Reads Host Donna Apidone
July 28

Classical Concert With The Black Cedar Ensemble
July 14
10% off 

Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
July 25, July 28
2-for-1 discount with coupon code cpr241

In order to better serve our listeners, we now have a web page where you can check the status of our broadcast signals across our coverage areas. You can also report problems you're having and easily access other listening options through our online streaming, mobile app and more.