Activists Want California To Ban Fracking. What Does Gov. Newsom Want?April 14, 2019Dozens of California counties and cities ban fracking, even where there is no oil drilling. About 20% of California oil comes from fracked wells.
State GovernmentMission Accomplished? Scoring Newsom’s Trip To El SalvadorApril 13, 2019As Newsom concludes a three-day trip here, he said he’s coming away with a different impression than the one he originally held about this tiny country.
Sacramento State Student Dies After Fatal Pellet Gun ShootingApril 12, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe student, a member of a fraternity, died after being shot at a home off-campus around 3 a.m. on Friday. A police spokesperson did not have information about details surrounding his death.
State GovernmentFewer Rules, More Accountability: How For-Profit College Bills Could Affect CaliforniaApril 12, 2019A federal regulation aims to protect students from incurring large debts for career education that doesn’t pay off. With the Trump administration vowing to repeal the rule, California could soon put in place its own gainful employment law.
California Allows Marijuana Delivery Pretty Much Anywhere. But Some Cities Are Pushing Back — And Suing.April 12, 2019 | Scott RoddDispensaries can deliver anywhere in the state. But last week, two dozen cities filed suit against California to limit where cannabis can be delivered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFor Camp Fire Victims With Medical Needs, Care Remains ScatteredApril 12, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new chemotherapy center in Chico is adding to the patchwork of clinics and medical offices that have been serving displaced patients of the Adventist Health Feather River Hospital for the past few months.
State GovernmentCalifornia Fire Report Offers List Of Ideas, No CommitmentsApril 12, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration will release a report Friday that aims to address a host of problems related to wildfires.
Arts and LifestyleA Dystopian High School Musical Foresaw The College Admissions ScandalApril 12, 2019Granite Bay High School is staging an original musical called "Ranked." It tells a story that eerily reflects the recent college admissions scandal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Apple Adding Elk Grove Office Space; OfficeMax, Rite Aid Leaving Midtown; Hop House ClosesApril 12, 2019 | Steve MilneTech giant Apple is preparing to renovate a former DeVry University site in Elk Grove into office space. The move could mean more jobs in the Sacramento area. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gun Groups: Million-Plus Extended Magazines Flood CaliforniaApril 11, 2019(AP) — More than a million high-capacity ammunition magazines flooded into California during a one-week window created when a federal judge temporarily threw out the state's ban, gun owners' groups estimated Thursday.
California Discusses Protecting Migratory Birds After Rollback Of Federal ProtectionsApril 11, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroOver a year ago, the Trump administration rolled back a treaty that protected migratory birds like eagles and hummingbirds. But some lawmakers want to exempt California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposal To Limit Number Of California Charter Schools Sparks Heated Debate Among Parents, EducatorsApril 11, 2019 | Scott RoddSupporters say charter-school laws have not been revised since they were first introduced more than 25 years ago. Opponents argue the legislation would limit school choice, especially for parents of minority students in struggling school districts.
Sacramento Kings Head Coach Fired Despite Leading Team To Its Best Record In 13 YearsApril 11, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings won 12 more games compared to last year and appeared to be a team on the rise, but head coach Dave Joerger will not rise with them. He was fired Thursday after three seasons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleGrant High School’s Drumline Performs Everywhere, From Sacramento To Japan. This Week, They’re Headed To South Africa.April 11, 2019 | Steve MilneAbout a dozen students are flying on Friday to perform in Cape Town and Johannesburg, the latest adventure for a marching percussion group that has garnered international attention, performing everywhere from Washington, D.C., to Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris Calls Her LIFT Plan ‘The Most Significant Middle-Class Tax Cut In Generations.’ Is It?April 11, 2019 | Chris NicholsWould Harris’ plan really be a landmark middle-class tax cut? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Teachers Picket Outside Schools In One-Day Strike Amid Budget CrisisApril 11, 2019 | Pauline BartoloneThey strike was held to pressure the city school district to fully implement a deal they made back in 2017, labor leaders say. The district says any savings from an employee health plan change to help close its $35 million spending gap. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: New Bills Moving Through The CapitolApril 11, 2019Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about the legislation making its way through California's Legislature right now, including use of force bills, charter school regulations and a proposed soda tax. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Analysis Raises Questions About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Juvenile Justice ProposalApril 10, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom wants to move the Division of Juvenile Justice from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Health and Human Services. A new Legislative Analyst’s Office report poses questions it wants lawmakers to consider. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Seeks Death Penalty In 'Golden State Killer' CaseApril 10, 2019(AP) — California prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty if they convict the man suspected of being a notorious California serial killer who eluded capture for decades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Thursday’s Sacramento Teachers StrikeApril 10, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreTeachers and other Sacramento City Unified School District employees will hold a one-day strike Thursday over what the union representing them calls “unfair labor practices.” Here’s what you should know.
