State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Bill To Erase Old Pot ConvictionsAugust 22, 2018A bill requiring California prosecutors to erase or reduce thousands of marijuana criminal convictions was approved by the state Legislature on Wednesday and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
Verizon Throttled Firefighters' Data As Mendocino Wildfire Raged, Fire Chief SaysAugust 22, 2018Santa Clara Fire Chief Anthony Bowden said data speeds plummeted — and he blames the repeal of net neutrality. Now, he's backing state and local agencies that are pushing to undo the FCC decision.
Yosemite Is More Than Outdoor Adventure. For Native Americans, It’s Sacred.August 22, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroListen now to the latest episode of Capital Public Radio’s YosemiteLand podcast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Downtown Sacramento High-Rise Would Include Dorm-Like Units For Capitol WorkersAugust 22, 2018 | Steve MilneA Sacramento developer has announced a project intended to make it easier for young people who work at the state Capitol to find an affordable place to live downtown.
Misleading Claim By ‘Fox & Friends’ On California Kids Meal BillAugust 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsWould a California bill really limit restaurant drink options for children to "only milk and water"? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Looking For Proposals To Redevelop Historic City HallAugust 21, 2018 | Rich IbarraMost departments that occupy the building will move into the Waterfront Towers in Downtown Stockton within a couple of years as the new city hall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill To End Bail In California Headed To Gov. BrownAugust 21, 2018The bill would make California the first state to completely end bail for suspects awaiting trial. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US Rep. Duncan Hunter, Wife Indicted On Corruption ChargesAugust 21, 2018U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife were indicted Tuesday on federal charges that they used more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses.
Uber Driver Wanted For Kidnapping Arrested By Sacramento Sheriff DetectivesAugust 21, 2018 | Nick MillerThe driver, a 36-year-old from Rancho Cordova, held three women against their will in his car and told them they would all die, according to a victim’s interview with The Sacramento Bee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Golden State Killer Trial To Be Held In SacramentoAugust 21, 2018 | Nick Miller | Bob MoffittThe man suspected of being the Golden State Killer will be tried in Sacramento County on 13 murder counts, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Smoke In Redding Is So Thick You Can't See The Sun Most DaysAugust 21, 2018Prolonged smoke across the West Coast will affect hundreds of thousands of people living in and around fire-prone areas. Scientists are warning of a lengthening — and worsening — smoke season.
These Sacramento Kings Get Paid To Play Video Games For A Living In The NBA’s New LeagueAugust 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittAs the inaugural NBA2K season wraps up, local gamers discuss how they rose from their parents’ basements to compete as video game pros. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Takes Next Step Toward Eliminating Cash-Bail SystemAugust 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly passed a bill that would make California the first state to get rid of cash bail, replacing it with a pre-trial detention system that has polarized lawmakers and the same civil liberties groups that originally supported the overhaul. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIf This Small Organism Continues To Disappear In California’s Forests Due To Wildfires, It Will Alter The Food ChainAugust 20, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroLichen, an often overlooked organism, is having a hard time establishing itself in California burn areas after hot wildfires scorch the Sierra Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFarmers Protest California Water Plan Aimed To Save SalmonAugust 20, 2018Hundreds of California farmers rallied at the Capitol on Monday to protest state water officials' proposal to increase water flows through the lower San Joaquin River and three of its tributaries from February to June.
Stockton Releases New Details On Guaranteed Income ProgramAugust 20, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says 100 families will be picked at random to receive a $500 a month stipend starting in February. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Law To Ban Male Guard Pat-Downs Of Female InmatesAugust 20, 2018Male prison guards in California will be prohibited from pat-down searching incarcerated women and viewing them while they are not fully dressed under a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentSurfing Is Now California's Official State SportAugust 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordAlaska has dog-mushing, Minnesota has hockey and Maryland has jousting. And now California has surfing as its official state sport. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleListen: Artist Shepard Fairey’s In-Depth Discussion Of His New ‘Johnny Cash’ Mural In SacramentoAugust 20, 2018 | Nick Miller | Andrew NixonInternationally renowned artist Shepard Fairey’s new 15-story mural is stopping passersby and overtaking social media feeds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Eye Voluntary Tax To Pay For Central Valley Water ContaminationAugust 20, 2018 | Chris NicholsCustomers would be able to opt-out of the tax, which critics say is unnecessary given state surpluses and money available from recent voter-approved water bonds.
