Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Gov. Newsom’s First 100-ish DaysApril 18, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler analyzes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days in office, and what lies ahead for the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Bans Sale Of Flavored Tobacco ProductsApril 17, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe local-level action precedes efforts by four Democratic senators for a statewide ban. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs Temperatures Rise, Scientists Hope Predicting Heat Waves Could Prevent Fatalities And Damage In CaliforniaApril 17, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroAs climate change creates more extremes in weather it’s important to know when heat waves will hit California. Now scientists think a phenomenon in the Indian and eastern Pacific Oceans might predict when the next one could hit the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gas Prices In Sacramento Could Soon Hit $4 A GallonApril 17, 2019 | Steve MilneThe last time Sacramento-area prices were this high in April was in 2014.
Health CareHere's Why California Housing For Mentally Ill Adults Is DisappearingApril 17, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaHousing and mental health advocates met at the state Capitol last week to discuss rebuilding the statewide network of board and care facilities for adults who need support.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Require Zero-Emission Shuttles At Its Largest AirportsApril 17, 2019 | Scott RoddA proposal from the state Air Resources Board would make shuttle services more eco-friendly — and it could pave the way for larger transportation sectors to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno's 1872 Time Capsule Includes California Gold Rush LoreApril 17, 2019(AP) — Artifacts, including some from the California Gold Rush, were recovered from an 1872 time capsule stashed in the cornerstone of an old Masonic lodge in Reno when the building was demolished in February.
Uncovered CaliforniaWill Undocumented Immigrants Avoid New State Health Benefits?April 17, 2019The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has already stopped many immigrants from using public health benefits. California Gov. Newsom plans to make sure those fears don't also stop immigrants from using a proposed health care expansion.
California DreamGavin Newsom Filled His First 100 Days As California Governor With Splashy Announcements. Not All Are As Bold As They Appeared.April 17, 2019 | Ben AdlerIt’s been a high-profile first 100 days for California’s 40th governor. But in some cases, the substance of Gavin Newsom’s actions has yet to match the sizzle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Evaluates Kamala Harris’ Tax Plan, Checks In On Gov. Newsom’s First 100 DaysApril 17, 2019PolitiFact California reporters compare Senator Kamala Harris’ proposed tax cut for low- and middle-income households to past tax breaks, and track Gov. Gavin Newsom’s progress on campaign promises. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCatriona McPherson Serves Up 'Scot & Soda' In New Lexy Campbell MysteryApril 17, 2019Mystery author Catriona McPherson returns with her latest installment in the Last Ditch series, “Scot & Soda.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTimeline: Gavin Newsom’s First 100 Days As Governor Of CaliforniaApril 16, 2019Newsom has made a big splash since taking office as governor of California, putting forth sweeping proposals on issues like health care, housing and wildfire prevention. Here’s a look back at some of the key moments in his first 100 days.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInterview: California’s First Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, On Childhood Trauma And Her New RoleApril 16, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCalifornia Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris joins us to talk about her work on the adverse effects of childhood trauma and how it will fit in to her new role as the state’s top doctor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: Gavin Newsom Reflects On First 100 Days As California Governor, Sanctuary Policy, Wildfire Liability And TaxesApril 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerIn his 100 days as governor of California, Gavin Newsom has started to leave an imprint on the state. He spoke with CapRadio's Ben Adler. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Has Made Progress On Some Promises, But What About A State Homelessness Secretary?April 15, 2019 | Chris NicholsNewsom has yet to move forward on one specific promise: Appointing a cabinet-level State Homelessness Secretary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Remote-Controlled Cars Come To Streets Of Downtown Sacramento This WeekApril 15, 2019 | Randol WhiteIf you hop in a car equipped with technology from Phantom Auto, you’ll hear a driver. But they’re not inside the car. Instead, they control it from a facility 100 miles away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Kings Introduce Luke Walton As New Head CoachApril 15, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings debuted Luke Walton as their coach Monday, just days after the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with him following three losing seasons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsJonathan Kauffman – Hippie FoodApril 15, 2019Jonathan Kauffman’s history of “Hippie Food” profiles the people and food that brought us through the 1960s and '70s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Theatre Company Presents 'When We Were Colored'April 15, 2019 | Cody DrabblePlaywright Ginger Rutland discusses her stage adaptation of her mother’s memoir “When We Were Colored” at the Sacramento Theatre Company. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘The Federal Government Really Jacked Us’: How Trump’s Tax Cuts Are Working Out For CaliforniansApril 14, 2019As California's first Tax Day without the old SALT deduction approaches, that dear, departed tax break has been Topic A among some residents in the Golden State.
