Weeks After Losing Her Home, Camp Fire Survivor To Guide Low-Vision Runner At California International MarathonDecember 2, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaBefore the Camp Fire hit Paradise, resident Deb Yoder had volunteered to lead a visually and hearing-impaired runner at this year’s California International Marathon. Three weeks after losing her home, she’s sticking to that plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94November 30, 2018The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him "one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation's history."
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfire Emissions Equal Year Of Power Pollution, Zinke SaysNovember 30, 2018(AP) — Wildfires in California in 2018 released the rough equivalent of about 68 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday.
Health CareAll I Want For Christmas Is To...Not Hear Christmas MusicNovember 30, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaMore than half of Americans like holiday music in stores, but experts say it can be irritating and stressful for many, especially when it comes too early. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Sierra Nevada IPA Beer Will Benefit Camp Fire Relief FundNovember 30, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe brewery, which is based in Chico, has a new beer coming out that it says is inspired by the determination of those recovering from the devastating wildfire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicPOOR Majesty On New Album, Artistic Identity As Sacramento MCNovember 30, 2018Rapper and producer Poor Majesty joins us to talk about his upcoming album and his identity as an artist. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicOn Music And Marriage With Indie Duo TopografNovember 30, 2018Kevin and Alyssa Stefenesceu released their first EP in August as indie electronic duo Topograf. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicGetting To Know Lillian Frances, The Woman Behind The SynthesizerNovember 30, 2018Davis synth pop artist Lillian Frances first caught our eye when she entered into NPR's Tiny Desk Concert earlier this year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicSo Much Light On Their Eclectic Sound And Elk Grove RootsNovember 30, 2018Elk Grove based band So Much Light share their new EP ahead of a free show on Dec. 6. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Bank Opens In Downtown Sacramento, Outlet Collection At Elk Grove's Future Still Murky, Lack Of Housing Affordability Predicted To Slow Real Estate MarketNovember 30, 2018 | Steve MilneThe Bank is a new food and drink venue in downtown Sacramento. It opened this week. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich tells us about it. Sonya also has news about Elk Grove's unfinished shopping mall, plus details on a new housing study. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DNA Technology Helping As Sacramento County Works To Identify Camp Wildfire VictimsNovember 29, 2018 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento County officials say they’re identifying people who have perished in the Camp Fire more quickly through the use of DNA technology. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento Company First In California To Enroll In State-Run Retirement Savings ProgramNovember 29, 2018 | Nick MillerCalled ‘CalSavers,’ the plan requires any business with five or more workers to either offer a private retirement plan or sign up for a state independent-retirement account. Employees would be automatically enrolled, but have the right to opt out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flooding Hits Butte County Area Scarred By WildfireNovember 29, 2018(AP) — Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Butte County on Thursday, forcing officials to quickly deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stranded in vehicles after a downpour near the Paradise area, officials said.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party Chairman Resigns Over Misconduct AllegationsNovember 29, 2018California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman announced Thursday that he is resigning amid sexual misconduct allegations, hours after Governor-elect Gavin Newsom called for him to step down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Missing Persons List Adds To Confusion After Camp FireNovember 29, 2018The Camp Fire all but leveled the town of Paradise and ravaged neighboring communities. As authorities comb the charred ruins for human remains and collect DNA samples from relatives, they are trying to determine who on the list is truly missing.
Some Paradise Residents Allowed To Return To Properties Next WeekNovember 29, 2018Some Camp Fire evacuees will be allowed to return to their properties in Paradise next week, but no electricity, impassable roads, iffy water and failed septic systems are likely to greet them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice From Hey, Listen! Host Nick BrunnerNovember 29, 2018In this edition of Sound Advice, he brings us the swan song by underheard powerhouse The Glands, plus artists with roots in Sacramento and a track recorded in our studios. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Plan To Remove 51 Trees Near Downtown Convention Center Leaves Advocates FrustratedNovember 28, 2018 | Nick MillerThe city plans to replace the trees with 80 new ones — a prospect that didn’t satisfy all residents, and one council member. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Smash-And-Grab Car Break-Ins Are At ‘Epidemic’ Levels In San Francisco. Here’s One California Lawmaker’s Solution.November 28, 2018 | Nadine SebaiState Sen. Scott Wiener is re-introducing a bill that would make it easier to prosecute property crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Early Childhood Education In California Could See Big Changes Under Gavin NewsomNovember 28, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe governor-elect promising universal preschool for the next generation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
