Charter Schools Are A Flashpoint In California’s Teacher Strikes—Here’s Where And How They’ve GrownFebruary 24, 2019Charter schools are a flashpoint in California’s teacher strikes—here’s where and how they’ve grown.
California’s ‘Smart’ Energy Future Glows On The Horizon—But How To Get There?February 23, 2019In a redesigned electricity system, people may choose where to get power—even cars will be able to charge up their homes. Fossil fuels will be gone.
Preparing To Draw Lines For Election 2022February 23, 2019California is beginning the process of establishing a new Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw legislative, congressional and Board of Equalization seats for the 2022 election and beyond.
Governor Orders More DNA Testing In 1983 California KillingsFebruary 22, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered additional DNA testing Friday on evidence that a death-row inmate says will prove his innocence in a 35-year-old murder case that has drawn national attention.
Sacramento State Students Now Have A New Way To Get To ClassFebruary 22, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe Ramona Avenue extension project includes an expansion of the street, which now goes under Highway 50 toward the university before it and dead ends at a new intersection at Folsom Boulevard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Are At Historic Low. This Weekend In Sacramento, The Party Seeks A Path ForwardFebruary 22, 2019 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump may hold the White House, and Republicans may lead the Senate. But in California, the GOP is in the wilderness as it kicks off its annual state convention.
Business Journal: Airport Postpones Development Plans; New Stores Fill Empty Toys R Us Spaces; Fitness Studio Opens In The HardinFebruary 22, 2019 | Steve MilneOfficials are reevaluating plans to develop more than 120 acres of land owned by Sacramento International Airport. 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.
Oakland, Los Angeles And More To Come: Why Teachers Keep Going On StrikeFebruary 22, 2019Across the country, teachers are striking again. First there was Los Angeles, then Denver and West Virginia. Now Oakland teachers are on the picket lines.
New Sacramento Collaboration Beer Debuts For ‘Local Beer Weekend’February 21, 2019 | Randol WhiteIt's called The High Road, a West Coast style IPA brewed at Fort Rock Brewing in Rancho Cordova.
State GovernmentKey Leadership Posts Remain Unfilled Six Weeks After California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s InaugurationFebruary 21, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s governor campaigned on promises to build a single-payer health care system and 3.5 million new homes. But he has yet to appoint the cabinet secretaries or department heads who will lead those ambitious initiatives.
This Semester Sacramento State Students Can Take A Driverless Shuttle To ClassFebruary 21, 2019 | Randol WhiteTwo driverless shuttles are on loan from a San Francisco-based company through the end of the semester, making the university the first in the state to test autonomous vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRainy Winter Means More Water For Central Valley Cities, FarmsFebruary 21, 2019 | Rich IbarraThis season’s rain will allow the Central Valley Project to allocate more water to farms, cities and other customers.
Rep. Tom McClintock Distorts Number Of Homicides By Undocumented ImmigrantsFebruary 21, 2019During a speech on the House floor last month, Rep. Tom McClintock made the claim that "illegal aliens murdered 1,800 Americans" in 2017. PolitiFact California fact checked that claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhite House Ends California Talks On Mileage StandardsFebruary 21, 2019(AP) — The Trump administration says it has ended talks with California over mileage standards, moving the two closer to a potential court battle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice On Upcoming Classical Concerts With Jeff HudsonFebruary 21, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio arts reporter Jeff Hudson previews upcoming classical concerts in this week’s Sound Advice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Uncovered California' Collaboration Looks At Who Still Lacks Access To Health InsuranceFebruary 21, 2019CapRadio healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola and Orange County Register reporter Deepa Bharath unveil “Uncovered California,” a six month project to examine who lacks healthcare coverage in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia And Trump Face Off Over High Speed Rail Money And Border EmergencyFebruary 21, 2019CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaCalifornia’s Individual Mandate: A Fix For A Broken System? Or A Penalty On The Poor?February 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaNewsom and his legislative allies say they want the state-level mandate to work the same way as the federal one. The goal is to encourage enough healthy people to buy coverage to offset costs from those who need expensive care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto To House Homeless Campers In Temporary Tent CityFebruary 20, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe Outdoor Emergency Shelter will eventually have 300 tents located under the Ninth Street Bridge at Tuolumne River Regional Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Tax Sugary Drinks And Regulate Soda SizesFebruary 20, 2019 | Randol WhiteA suite of five bills introduced Wednesday would change the way sugary drinks are taxed, sold and marketed in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
