State GovernmentCalifornia Without Daylight Saving? Arizona Shares Lessons From 50 Years Of NoncomplianceOctober 25, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaArizona abolished daylight saving time more than 50 years ago after public outcry over the practice. California could opt to do the same if Proposition 7 passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Speed Rail Authority Settles Suit In Central ValleyOctober 25, 2018California's high-speed rail authority settled a lawsuit Wednesday with Shafter, Calif., the small Central Valley city the train is expected to run through.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Joins Doomsday Clock GroupOctober 25, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown was named executive chairman of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Thursday, the group famous for managing the Doomsday Clock.
Two Die After Falling From Overlook In Yosemite National ParkOctober 25, 2018Two visitors died after falling from a popular overlook in Yosemite today, according to a park spokesman.
Environment5 Major Crops In The Crosshairs Of Climate ChangeOctober 25, 2018The plants that nourish us won't disappear entirely. But they may have to move to higher, cooler latitudes. Some places may find it harder to grow anything at all, because there's not enough water.
EnvironmentBoulders, Bikers … And Eagles? A New Setback For Re-Opening American River Bike Trail Near Lake NatomaOctober 25, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroA pair of bald eagles is making it tough to repair a much-needed portion of a popular trail along the American River. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp. 11 Would Change Rules For Private Ambulance Workers In CaliforniaOctober 25, 2018 | Sami SotoSupporters say requiring paramedics and ambulance employees with private companies to remain on call during breaks helps with emergency readiness. Opponents say the measure is a way for companies to avoid paying legal costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom, Feinstein Retain Large Leads In Latest Poll, Support For Rent Control DropsOctober 24, 2018 | Steve MilneThe frontrunners in the California governor and U.S. Senate races — Gavin Newsom and Dianne Feinstein — continue to hold commanding leads. Meanwhile, support for rent control is lagging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPresident Trump Approves Funding For Water Projects That Could Mean More California ReservoirsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe funds may be used for things like new reservoirs, water-recycling and desalination. The plan is to spend $6 billion across the country over a decade.
EnvironmentProp. 3 Would Provide Funds For California Water Projects, But Opponents Argue Few Will See The BenefitsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroShould a bond for both habitat restoration and water-infrastructure projects be paid for by all Californians or just the groups that would directly benefit? That's up for voters to decide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOpera Modesto Celebrates 35 Years With New Name And Artistic DirectorOctober 24, 2018 | Cody DrabbleOpera Modesto General and Artistic Director Roy Stevens joins to preview the 35th anniversary gala this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Bob Burns Chronicles How “The Track In The Forest” Shaped Legendary 1968 Olympic TeamOctober 24, 2018 | Cody DrabbleFormer Sacramento Bee senior writer Bob Burns debuts his book “The Track In the Forest” about the 1968 men’s US track and field team, which dominated at the Olympic Games in Mexico City. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats See Nevada As 'The Model' For A Blue WaveOctober 24, 2018In 2016, Nevada flipped the statehouse from red to blue and sent the nation's first Latina senator to D.C. Now, the state could elect its first Democratic governor in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County Measure B Would Tax Cannabis To Support Childhood ProgramsOctober 23, 2018 | Rich IbarraMeasure B would impose a 3.5 to 8 percent tax on all commercial cannabis businesses. San Joaquin County Supervisors split 3 to 2 in support of the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Schools Race Sets Record For Most ExpensiveOctober 23, 2018California is again recording the most expensive state superintendent election in history, with a cast of billionaires who are outspending the teacher unions in support of a former charter schools executive.
Food and SustainabilityWalnut Trees Can Handle Water ‘Stress’ And Still Thrive, Study FindsOctober 23, 2018 | Julia MitricUC Davis researchers say they’ve found a way for walnut growers to irrigate more efficiently and still keep up their crop yields. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDana Johnson Explores The Complex Human History Of Los Angeles At Stories On Stage SacramentoOctober 23, 2018 | Cody DrabblePrize-winning novelist and short story author Dana Johnson discusses work from her story collection “In The Not Quite Dark” before her appearance at Stories on Stage Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUniversity Of The Pacific Hosts Clinics To Help Patients With Medicare Open EnrollmentOctober 23, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe University of the Pacific is hosting 13 public events with their Mobile Medicare Clinics outreach program to help patients pick the right drug plan during the 2018 open enrollment period. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThousands Of Employees Strike At UC HospitalsOctober 22, 2018 | Steve MilneThousands of University of California medical workers are walking off the job in a contract dispute that has prompted rescheduling of surgeries and thousands of outpatient appointments. The three-day strike begins Tuesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Transgender Groups Poised To Fight Possible Trump ProposalOctober 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA leaked memo from the Trump administration obtained by The New York Times could lead to fewer protections for transgender people. California advocacy groups are speaking out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
