State GovernmentPolice Records In California Rarely See Light Of Day, But Lawmakers Could Soon Change ThatAugust 13, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are poised to change the rules governing the release of police records as this year’s legislative session moves into its final weeks, due in part to the Sacramento police shooting earlier this year of Stephon Clark. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Reconsider Foot Chases After Stephon Clark's DeathAugust 13, 2018Monday Sacramento police will present a new policy to the Community Police Review Commission that discourages dangerous foot pursuits of suspected criminals. The commission will also vote on use-of-force prevention and department diversity ideas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Prosecutors Add Murder Charge Against Golden State Killer SuspectAugust 13, 2018Former police officer Joseph DeAngelo, 72, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Claude Snelling, who was shot while stopping the kidnapping of his 16-year-old in Visalia, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward said. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SacRT Moving To More Environmentally Friendly Train WasherAugust 13, 2018 | Randol WhiteThe new $1 million system uses 60 percent recycled water for the initial wash and 100 percent recycled for the final rinse.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPianist Lara Downes Honors Legacy Of Bernstein On 'For Lenny'August 13, 2018Classical pianist Lara Downes released “For Lenny” in the centennial year of Leonard Bernstein’s birth. She performs classics and lost gems from the Bernstein catalog live in the Insight studio. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGreen Valley Theatre Company Presents Vaudeville Version Of ‘The Black RiderAugust 13, 2018The Green Valley Theatre Company presents “The Black Rider” based on a German folk tale and adapted by William S. Burroughs and Tom Waits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rural SuicideWhere Are The Psychiatrists? Amador County And Rural California Hit Hardest By Physician Shortage.August 12, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe lack of mental-health professionals in rural areas, combined with geographic isolation, puts residents at heightened risk for suicide.
Rent Control Fuels Costliest Fight On California 2018 BallotAugust 12, 2018(AP) — A Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California.
Wildfire Victims Among Those Stung By Trump's Trade WarAugust 11, 2018(AP) - The import tariffs imposed by President Trump are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of building homes. That especially squeezes homeowners who seek to rebuild quickly after losing their houses to natural disasters.
Calif. Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested In Nevada After ChaseAugust 11, 2018Nevada authorities stopped and arrested a suspect in a California bank robbery after a 95-mile (153-kilometer) chase during which he drove through Reno on the rims of at least two of his truck's tires.
Yosemite Valley To Reopen After Closure Due To Fire and SmokeAugust 11, 2018Yosemite Valley is scheduled to reopen next week while firefighters continue to fight the Ferguson fire. Still, climate scientists and forest managers say change is at hand for the iconic National Park.
Evacuations Lifted For Nelson Fire Near Fairfield, VacavilleAugust 10, 2018All evacuations have been lifted for the Nelson Fire, which broke out Friday afternoon between Fairfield and Vacaville off I-80 and destroyed one structure.
State GovernmentMany Homes Destroyed In Wildfires Aren’t Rebuilt Due To Insufficient Insurance. A New Bill Could Change That.August 10, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill, now on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, was inspired by residents who lost homes in Wine Country fires and were underinsured due to outdated replacement-cost estimates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Wildfires: Latest Updates And What You Need To KnowAugust 10, 2018Multiple blazes are burning throughout California, including the Carr, Donnell, Ferguson, Holy and Mendocino Complex fires. Here are the latest updates.
Sacramento Teens Experience How Government Works (And Sometimes Doesn’t) At City Hall Summer ProgramAugust 10, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe summer of 2018 class started with 85 high school students who took part in learning exercises, field trips and projects, which were presented before city council. The 78 who graduated received high school credits and a stipend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzTony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana KrallAugust 10, 2018Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.
Health CareSacramento’s Newest Homeless Shelter Was Set To Close, Then This Local Hospital Stepped UpAugust 10, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDignity Health is donating $1.2 million to fund the city’s Winter Homeless Triage Center through November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin Regional Transit District Wins American Public Transportation Association AwardAugust 10, 2018 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin Regional Transit is the winner of this year’s Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Ettore's Closes Roseville Location, Elk Grove Commons Sells For $59 Million, Driverless Cars Tested At Sleep Train ArenaAugust 10, 2018 | Steve MilneIf you're a fan of Ettore’s, you can still go to the bakery and cafe on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento, but the Roseville site is now closed. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has the story, plus news about Sleep Train Arena. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareEmergency Room Visits, Wait Times On The Rise In CaliforniaAugust 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaVisits to California hospital emergency rooms continue to rise, lengthening wait times and straining staff. A new report looks at which patients are seeking care this way and why. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
