California Affirms Car Mileage Rule Despite Trump RollbackSeptember 28, 2018California told automakers Friday they must still comply with the state's strict vehicle mileage standards even if President Donald Trump rolls back federal rules.
State GovernmentNew California Law Aims to Save Students Money On TextbooksSeptember 28, 2018 | Sami SotoAssembly Bill 2385 urges publishers to post online detailed descriptions of changes to new textbook editions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationJudge: Huntington Beach Not Bound By California 'Sanctuary' LawSeptember 28, 2018A judge has ruled that California can't require the city of Huntington Beach to follow a state law limiting local police collaboration with federal immigration agents.
Trump Orders Limited FBI Investigation To Supplement Kavanaugh Background CheckSeptember 28, 2018Senate Republicans agreed to delay a vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court in order to conduct an FBI investigation next week into allegations of sexual assault brought against him.
Business Journal: Restaurant Overload, Dough By The Spoon Eyeing Roseville, Charter Schools Filling Old For-Profit College SitesSeptember 28, 2018 | Steve MilneRestaurant growth in Sacramento could soon be eclipsing demand. That's the takeaway from a new report. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details, plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bills On Immigration, Family Leave, Marijuana UseSeptember 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown made decisions Thursday on bills related to whether non-citizens can serve on local government boards, extending family leave to military families, the use of medical cannabis products on pets, and other actions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Ecologists Say More Fires Should Be Left To Burn. So Why Aren't They?September 27, 2018Fire ecologists are urging forest managers to allow more wildfires to burn on the landscape to help thin overgrown forests. Many challenges stand in the way.
Is Rent Control An Answer To California's Housing Crisis?September 27, 2018The state has the highest poverty rate in the nation, largely because of a lack of affordable housing. In November, voters will decide whether or not rent controls will help solve the problem.
'Exactly Why I Nominated Him': Trump Gives Kavanaugh Positive Review After HearingSeptember 27, 2018A day after Trump said he would be watching, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gave a fiery defense in response to testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, who accused him of sexual assault.
State GovernmentGas Tax Repeal’s Fate Could Rest On What Voters Think They Can Gain Or LoseSeptember 26, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California suggests the fate of Proposition 6, which would repeal last year’s gas tax increase, could rest on what voters think they’re being asked to decide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uber To Pay $148 Million For Data Breach, Cover-UpSeptember 26, 2018 | Drew SandsorHackers stole the personal information of 600,000 drivers and 57 million riders, and Uber paid for their silence. California will get $26 million of the $148 million nationwide settlement.
Keys To The HouseWhich California Congressional Seats Are Really In Play?September 26, 2018 | Ben AdlerDemocrats are eyeing at least a half-dozen California races as they work toward their magic number of 23 pickups needed to seize the House of Representatives. Which are truly on the table, and which ones are probably just wishful thinking?
Keys To The HouseIn Play Or Wishful Thinking?September 26, 2018Which California congressional seats should Republicans truly be worrying about losing with control of the House of Representatives at stake in the November election — and which ones are probably just wishful thinking for Democrats? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhat The Heck Is A Red Flag Warning? Here's What To Know (And What To Do)September 26, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia is witnessing more and more red flag warnings. But what is a red flag warning? And how much precaution should you take if you live in an area under a warning?
Trump Says Allegations Against Kavanaugh Are A 'Big Fat Con'September 26, 2018During a rare press conference, President Trump defended his embattled his Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Food and SustainabilitySmall Lot Vintners In The Sacramento Delta Write A New Chapter For Chenin BlancSeptember 26, 2018 | Julia MitricWhite wine made from grapes grown in the city’s backyard is having a resurgence. In the ’70s and ’80s, chenin blanc came to be known as a filler for cheap boxed wine. But now, a handful of small-scale vintners are building a new rep for the grape. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRevisting Achilles WheelSeptember 26, 2018 | Cody DrabblePsychedelic blues rock bluegrass band from Nevada City has two shows this weekend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezChenin Blanc Grapes Are Making A Comeback In The Sacramento RegionSeptember 26, 2018CapRadio Food and Sustainability Reporter Julia Mitric tells us about the makeover of chenin blanc, a varietal that gained a reputation as a "sweet boxed wine" in the '70s and '80s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Land Owners Fight Bike Path Proposal — And Eminent Domain ThreatSeptember 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento wants to put a bike path on the Sacramento River levee along Pocket Road. But, the city doesn't own all of the land along the river. Some of the people who do are fighting the idea. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Reprimanded For Threatening To Slap LobbyistSeptember 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerAn investigation found Republican Joel Anderson inappropriately rubbed the lobbyist's shoulders uninvited and told her at least twice that he "oughta" slap her.
