donate
listen live
Sign up for our e-newsletter
Learn More.Latest Stories
September 23, 2016
Camera Catches Two Suspects in South Sac Robbery
Sacramento Sheriff’s Robbery detectives hope someone can identify two robbery suspects who were caught on camera last month robbing a woman of her purse.
September 23, 2016
Authorities: 4 Dead In Shooting At Mall North Of Seattle
(AP) - Authorities in Washington state say four people have been killed during a shooting at a mall north of Seattle and that at least one suspect remains at large.
September 23, 2016
Watchdog Investigates California Democratic Party Cash Flow
(AP) - California's campaign finance watchdog is opening an investigation into the state Democratic Party after a consumer advocacy group alleged the party illegally funnels money from oil companies to Gov. Jerry Brown.
Capitol Roundup: Medical Bills, Gas Leaks, Birth Control And More New Laws
Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation Friday that will relieve patients of surprise medical bills for out-of-network services provided during in-network hospital visits. He vetoed a bill that would have sealed as many as 200 old oil and gas wells.
September 23, 2016
Autonomous Vehicles Are Getting Ready To Hit The Road
The state Department of Motor Vehicles is now getting ready for self-driving cars to be used by the public.
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
September 23, 2016
Audit: Conflicts Of Interest, Improper Conversations, Trips To Foreign Countries For Public Utilities Commission
The California State Auditor's office says the California Public Utilities Commission appears to have been "improperly influenced in its public decision making."
September 23, 2016
Formerly Homeless Women Graduate from Sacramento Job Readiness Program
More than a dozen formerly homeless women graduated from a Sacramento job readiness program Friday.
September 23, 2016
Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputies Kill Burglary Suspect
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department says officers shot and killed a man in Fair Oaks this morning.
September 23, 2016
California And 35 Other States File Lawsuit Against Two Drug Companies
California, the District of Columbia and 35 other states have filed a lawsuit against two drug companies for antitrust violations.
September 23, 2016
New Smoking Ordinance For Angels Camp Residents
The City of Angels Camp in Calaveras County is considering a new ordinance that would make it difficult for smokers to light up almost anywhere in town.
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NPR Top Stories
The Two-Way
Marlins Pitcher José Fernández Dies In Boating Accident
September 25, 2016
The young ace was Major League Baseball's Rookie of the Year in 2013. When he died, he had the second most strike-outs of any pitcher in the National League.
Sunday Puzzle
Want To Get An A? Better Know Your Words Backward And Forward
September 25, 2016
For each question in this week's puzzle, you'll be given a word ending in the letter A. Anagram each of them to get a familiar word starting with A.
SEPM | Shots - Health News
Deadly Opioid Overwhelms First Responders And Crime Labs in Ohio
September 25, 2016
Carfentanil, a potent variation on fentanyl, is being blamed for a wave of opioid overdoses. In Cincinnati, the coroner, crime lab and first responders are struggling to keep up.
Around the Nation
Glassblowing Program Trains Students To Craft Tools For Science
September 25, 2016
There is only one school in the U.S. where glassblowers can graduate with a degree in making lab equipment. Students learn how to make customized glassware used in cutting-edge scientific experiments.
Parallels
Russian Hackers Doxxed Me. What Should I Do About It?
September 25, 2016
NPR's David Welna was recently hacked by a pro-Kremlin website when he applied for press credentials in Ukraine. He's hardly alone. But it's an issue the U.S. government is reluctant to discuss.
Parallels
A Harrowing, Mountain-Scaling Commute For Chinese Schoolkids
September 25, 2016
To get to school, the children must trek as many as four hours up and down a 2,600-ft. mountainside, relying on rickety ladders. Their families see their education as a way out of poverty.
NPR Ed
Donald Trump's Plan For America's Schools
September 25, 2016
More choice, no Common Core, and a gutting of the U.S. Education Department.
NPR Ed
Hillary Clinton's Plan For America's Students
September 25, 2016
In advance of the first debate, a rundown of the Democratic presidential candidate's positions.
Politics
Live! From New York! It's Monday Night! And Possibly The Most-Watched Debate
September 25, 2016
This campaign cycle's primary debates grew heated as the contests on each side became more competitive but those debates map pale in comparison to Monday's general election debate.
The Two-Way
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Washington State Mall Shooting Of 5
September 24, 2016
State authorities have identified and apprehended Arcan Cetin, 20, as a suspect in the killing of five people in Cascade Mall, near Seattle on Friday evening. The motive remains unknown.
PolitiFact California
Featured Projects
Latest From Insight
Insight: Capitol Chat / The Distance Between Us / Sacramento State Vocal Jazz Group
For Friday's Insight, we hear about Gov. Jerry Brown's week with environmental legislation, a new book talking about an author's trip between the U.S.-Mexico border and Sacramento State's nationally-renowned jazz group.
- View All
Featured Events
June 24 – September 26
Visual Arts
California Rice Commission: Second Saturday Exhibit and Artist Reception
Capital Public Radio
October 1
August 6 – October 22
June 19 – October 23
