Keys To The HouseRepublican Congressman Jeff Denham Pushes For DACA Solution As He Faces Tough Re-ElectionJune 28, 2018Central Valley Republican Rep. Jeff Denham is bucking his party and pushing for an immigration solution for Dreamers. CapRadio’s Ben Bradford talks with KQED's Katie Orr and McClatchy's Alex Roarty about what this means for his re-election campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘No One Will Walk Out With Nothing’: Sacramento’s New Triage Shelter In PhotosJune 28, 2018 | Andrew NixonThe homeless shelter opened in December with a million-dollar budget for four months — and the hope that removing barriers to housing would help people who had been untreated for mental illness and addiction.
State GovernmentSoda Tax Ban Becomes Law, Industry Groups Yank California Ballot Measure Threatening Government ServicesJune 28, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia cities and counties are now banned from new soda and sugary-drink tax increases for the next 12 years after state lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown rushed a bill into law Thursday in exchange for the withdrawal of a November ballot measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Maryland Newsroom Shooting That Left 5 Dead Was 'Targeted Attack'June 28, 2018The suspect, identified as Jarrod W. Ramos, 38, reportedly had a long-standing feud with The Capital newspaper for its coverage of a 2011 criminal harassment complaint against him.
Arts and LifestyleSee 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers' at Sacramento’s Music Circus For The DancingJune 28, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThere isn’t much in the story department, but it’s got square dancing, waltzes and even a polka, as well as acrobatic flips, lifts, cartwheels and somersaults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reproductive Rights Advocates Could Face ‘Hostile Bench’ After Kennedy Leaves Supreme Court, Expert SaysJune 28, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaBerkeley law professor Melissa Murray says those against overturning Roe vs. Wade have reason for concern. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lessons Learned At Sacramento’s New Homeless Triage ShelterJune 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittThere are about 2,000 people who sleep outside every night in Sacramento County. A new triage shelter between Del Paso Boulevard and the American River has provided a look at what's possible when caregivers are allowed time and resources to help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Legacy Of Serving Homeless Guests Continues At St. Mary’s Dining Room In StocktonJune 28, 2018 | Rich IbarraIt began 60 years ago by feeding homeless people. Today, it continues that tradition — but also puts clothes on people’s backs, tends to guests’ health, and helps folks get back on their feet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDog Party Debuts 'Hit & Run' Before Holy Diver Release ShowJune 28, 2018 | Cody DrabblePunk rock sister duo Dog Party debut their sixth full-length record "Hit & Run," before an album release show at Holy Diver this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Evacuations Lifted In Lake County's Pawnee Fire AreaJune 28, 2018Evacuation orders that covered 500 homes in the Spring Valley area of Lake County were lifted Wednesday night as fire crews gained ground in the Pawnee Fire.
State GovernmentCalifornia Unions Have Prepared For JanusJune 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordPublic employee unions and Democratic lawmakers in California protested the U.S. Supreme Court’s Janus decision, but they have also been planning for it for the past two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSoda Industry Effort To Raise Hurdle For Local Tax Increases Qualifies For California BallotJune 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerAn initiative that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes has qualified for California’s November ballot. It’s backed by the California Business Roundtable and the American Beverage Association.
How Anthony Kennedy’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Transformed California’s Criminal Justice SystemJune 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe retiring U.S. Supreme Court justice authored the 2011 ruling that ordered California to release tens of thousands of inmates from its overcrowded prisons.
Homeless Riders Suggest They Might Not Be Welcome On Public Transit Despite Assurances From AgenciesJune 27, 2018 | Randol WhiteThis summer, Sacramento’s homeless community will lean on public transit to beat the heat — but some homeless riders say they don’t always feel welcome. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMobile Health Services Help Sacramento’s Homeless WomenJune 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaWhen homeless women are struggling to find food and stay safe, regular reproductive health screenings aren’t usually at the top of the list. But a Sacramento street medicine team wants to make those services easier to access. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHomelessness Crisis Gets Relief From California Gov. Jerry Brown’s New BudgetJune 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California budget signed on Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown includes several pieces intended to help address the state’s homelessness crisis.
Family Sues Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova Over Police Shooting Of Black ManJune 27, 2018The family of a black man fatally shot by deputies in Sacramento County announced Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit alleging they opened fire as the unarmed man ran away and that authorities have failed to provide details more than a year later.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Joshua Bell Records Bruch's Scottish Fantasy For First TimeJune 27, 2018Renowned violinist Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields perform Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor and Scottish Fantasy on their new release.
Justice Kennedy Retiring; Trump Gets 2nd Supreme Court PickJune 27, 2018Justice Anthony Kennedy, a Sacramento native, announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to appoint his second justice to the court.
Arts and LifestyleCapital Stage's Wickedly Satirical ‘Thanksgiving Play’ Skewers Turkey Day, Political CorrectnessJune 27, 2018 | Jeff Hudson"The Thanksgiving Play" continues through July 22. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
