EnvironmentDo California Cement Factories Pollute More Than Those In China Or India? Study Suggests Time To Further Reduce Carbon Emissions.February 7, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroA new Sierra Club report says cement production is responsible for 5 percent of carbon pollution globally. Researchers also found that California's cement factories are more polluting than their counterparts in China and India. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle‘Slowgirl’ At Capital Stage Finds Stressed-Out Americans In The Costa Rican JungleFebruary 7, 2019 | Jeff HudsonIt’s a solid piece of theater, and well worth seeing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cyber-Sabotage, Wildfires, Weather — A Web Of Threats To The Power Supply Could Leave Californians In The DarkFebruary 7, 2019"We are always being attacked," one expert says. If computer hackers hijack California's electricity network, the entire state could be held hostage.
There Are Holes In President Trump’s Claim About The San Diego Border WallFebruary 7, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the many arguments for and against Trump’s border wall, PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the president’s claim that the San Diego barrier "almost completely ended illegal crossings." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMelinda Welsh: Alive And WritingFebruary 7, 2019 | Cody DrabbleFounding Sacramento News & Review editor Melinda Welsh survived a terminal cancer diagnosis with the help of immunotherapy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Competing Approaches To Curb California Police ShootingsFebruary 7, 2019In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamIn Style And Substance, Gavin Newsom Goes His Own WayFebruary 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerGavin Newsom is proving to be a very different California governor than Jerry Brown. At least, the second Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThere Will Be Two Police Use-Of-Force Bills In California This Year After Negotiations Experience SetbackFebruary 6, 2019 | Ben AdlerLaw enforcement and civil liberties groups have introduced rival bills, but are open to continue discussions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pacific Gas & Electric Vows To Improve Wildfire PreventionFebruary 6, 2019In a regulatory filing Wednesday, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. proposes building new weather stations, fireproofing more miles of electrical wires and shutting off power to more customers more often when wildfire danger is highest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Refuses To Release Misconduct Records For Department Of Justice OfficersFebruary 6, 2019 | Nadine SebaiXavier Becerra is refusing to budge when it comes to releasing law enforcement misconduct records required under a new state law.
PHOTOS: California Gov. Newsom Deflates Pride, Wears Patriots Jersey At Sacramento Homeless Shelter Following Super Bowl BetFebruary 6, 2019 | Drew Sandsor | Andrew NixonNewsom and the governor of Massachusetts agreed to do a community service project wearing the winning team's colors.
Health CareCalifornia Medical Provider Shortfall Is A Looming Crisis. This Commission Has a PlanFebruary 6, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA commission studying the medical workforce is out with a new report offering solutions for how to prevent a provider shortfall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOttmar Liebert Performs Live In Studio Before Concert At The SofiaFebruary 6, 2019 | Cody DrabbleGuitarist Ottmar Liebert previews a one-night-only engagement tonight at The Sofia on his West Coast Tour. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKeith Lowell Jensen Brings 'Not For Rehire' To Harris CenterFebruary 6, 2019 | Cody DrabbleComedian Keith Lowell Jensen previews a special album taping of his show about misadventures in low-wage employment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Of The Union: 'Tonight, I Ask You To Choose Greatness,' Trump SaysFebruary 5, 2019The president's second State of the Union address touched on many of his familiar themes and agenda items but also included moments and proposals that drew positive reaction from Democrats.
Sacramento To Reconsider Proposal To Ban Items From ProtestsFebruary 5, 2019 | Bob MoffittA proposal to ban demonstrators from carrying things like bats and pepper spray during demonstrations failed to get approval from council members on Tuesday — but that doesn't mean the proposal is dead. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
FACT CHECK: Democratic Response To Trump's State Of The Union AddressFebruary 5, 2019Stacey Abrams, a former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's speech. Read a transcript of the speech with NPR reporters' annotations.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Threatens To Sue Trump Over The Wall During Spanish-language Response To State Of The UnionFebruary 5, 2019 | Nadine SebaiBecerra spoke directly to his experience as the son of immigrants during the speech, which he gave from his high-school alma mater in Sacramento.
Fact Check: Trump's State Of The Union AddressFebruary 5, 2019President Trump opened his State of the Union address Tuesday with a gesture toward bipartisanship and said later in the evening that "this is the time to reignite the American imagination." Read through a transcript with analysis from NPR here.
What To Know Ahead Of Trump's State Of The Union AddressFebruary 5, 2019President Trump is expected to deliver a speech themed around "choosing greatness." Democrats will offer a rising party star in response.
