State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Approves 100 Percent Renewable Energy GoalAugust 28, 2018 | Ben BradfordIt would be the fourth major augmentation to California’s climate change policies in four years.
EnvironmentToxic Pesticides Found At Most Illegal California Pot FarmsAugust 28, 2018Nine of every 10 illegal marijuana farms raided in California this year contained traces of powerful and potentially lethal pesticides that are poisoning wildlife and could endanger water supplies, researchers found. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SacRT Board Votes To Reduce FaresAugust 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe transit system's board of directors voted to reduce the cost of a monthly pass by $10 from $110 to $100, and a single ride by a quarter to $2.50. The reductions come as RT continues to see falling ridership. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Create Office Of Elections CybersecurityAugust 28, 2018California is creating an office of elections cybersecurity to combat cyber threats and false information online.
State GovernmentCalifornia Becomes First State To End Cash Bail After 40-Year FightAugust 28, 2018The bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown will replace bail with a risk-assessment system, although it's still unclear how the system will work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding DeniedAugust 28, 2018The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTurner Sparks Still Feels ‘Lost In America’August 28, 2018Comedian and co-host of the “Lost in America” podcast Turner Sparks previews his show at Punch Line Sacramento on Wed. Aug. 29 and talks about readjusting to life in the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Art And Activism Of Eduardo Carrillo At CrockerAugust 28, 2018The Crocker Museum is hosting a panel discussion Sunday afternoon on the exhibit dedicated to the life and work of Eduardo Carrillo, who once lived in Midtown and taught at Sacramento State. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The School Shootings That Weren'tAugust 28, 2018The federal government said schools reported 235 shootings in one school year. But an NPR investigation finds that more than two-thirds of these reported incidents never happened.
California DreamTargeting The Turning Point Of EvictionAugust 28, 2018For many in California, eviction may be the first step toward homelessness. And keeping people off the streets and in their home could be as simple as having an eviction lawyer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rural SuicideWhy Veterans Face Heightened Suicide Risk In Amador County And Other Rural AreasAugust 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaVeterans are about 22 percent more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the population, according to research from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
New Lake Oroville Spillway Undamaged As Temporary Structure TopplesAugust 27, 2018 | Bob MoffittA temporary section of the new Lake Oroville main spillway project fell over last week after two iron braces failed to hold it in place. But the Department of Water Resources says the spillway was not damaged.
State GovernmentNew Firearm Restrictions Passed By California LawmakersAugust 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordSenate Bill 1177 would extend a one-purchase-per-month restriction to rifles and long guns. Assembly Bill 2103 would require an eight-hour training class for people applying for concealed-carry permits.
EnvironmentSacramento Could Be As Hot As Phoenix In Half A CenturyAugust 27, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe entire area between Shasta and the Delta could look and feel more like Phoenix by the end of the century, with maximum daily temperatures expected to increase by 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a state Climate Change Assessment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Allow Medical Pot On School CampusesAugust 27, 2018Some California parents would be allowed to give their children medical marijuana on school campuses under a bill that's cleared the state Assembly.
State GovernmentNew Bill Would Give California Voters A Second Chance To Match Ballot’s Signature To One On FileAugust 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe measure would require that county election officials notify a voter if their signature on the mail-in ballot does not match the one on file. Voters would have two days before the election results are certified to return a valid signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento, School District Hold Special Meeting To Discuss Increasing Number Of Kids Who Go To CollegeAugust 27, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city says its youth unemployment rate is among the worst in the country and will only get worse if this generation of kids doesn't pursue education after high school. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Politicians Remember Sen. John McCainAugust 27, 2018Since the death of John McCain Saturday, California politicians have been sharing their remembrances of the Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez‘In The Mood Live’ Comes To FolsomAugust 27, 2018‘In The Mood Live’ show creator and music director Bud Forrest joins to preview the celebration of the best mid-20th century swing music before a run of shows at the Harris Center. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamSanta Monica Offers Cash To Seniors To Help With RentAugust 27, 2018As senior homelessness spikes in some parts of the state amid a shortage of affordable housing, Santa Monica is trying out rental subsidies to help keep its seniors off the streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
