Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Rent Control And Net NeutralityJune 22, 2018CapRadio’s Ben Adler joins us to talk about the battle behind the scenes on rent control as lawmakers and proponents tried to make deal to keep it off the ballot. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationFuture Unclear For Northern California Asylum SeekersJune 22, 2018 | Steve MilneThe Trump administration's evolving immigration policy has many asylum seekers, who are already living in Northern California, worried, according to La Raza Centro Legal, a San Francisco-based non-profit group that helps Latino immigrants. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Mutts & Mugs, Toys R Us, Scandinavian Designs, Fit CrawlJune 22, 2018 | Steve MilneBeer-loving dog fans, rejoice. A new restaurant and taproom with an off-leash dog park is being planned in Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the details. Also news about Scandinavian Designs coming to Elk Grove and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government'Take It Or Leave It' Deal Reached In California Legislature To Avoid Fight Over Internet PrivacyJune 21, 2018 | Ben AdlerProponents of an initiative headed for the November ballot that would give Californians new Internet privacy rights have reached a deal with state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California, Other States Plan To Sue Over Family SeparationsJune 21, 2018The states say that the president's executive order halting the practice is riddled with caveats and fails to reunite parents and children who have already been torn apart.
California DreamCalifornia Dream: Exploring The Promise — And Unintended Consequences — of Rent ControlJune 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsAs California rents have increased, so have calls to strengthen rent control laws across the state. Voters this fall will have the chance to weigh in on a potential first step. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kings Select Duke's Marvin Bagley III With 2nd Overall PickJune 21, 2018The Sacramento Kings have selected Duke forward Marvin Bagley III with the second overall pick in the draft.
State GovernmentIs The Sun Finally Setting On Daylight Saving In California?June 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA bill that moves California toward eliminating daylight saving time is on its way to the governor’s desk. Experts say shifting the clock disrupts our sleep patterns and puts us at risk for accidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How’s Sacramento’s Passion For A World Cup Without The U.S.?June 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittDuring soccer's World Cup, Sacramento bars and restaurants usually fill with fans who cheer for the United States. But the U.S. team failed to qualify this year.
California Utility Expects To Pay $2.5 Billion For WildfiresJune 21, 2018Pacific Gas & Electric Co. also warned that its liability could be considerably higher after state fire officials determine the cause of 21 major fires that whipped through wine country last October. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Audit Faults University Of California Sex Misconduct ProcessJune 21, 2018In a review of how sexual harassment complaints were handled at campuses in Berkeley, Los Angeles and Davis, auditors found some people accused of misconduct continued to sexually harass others after they were disciplined ineffectively. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSlide Guitarist Roy Rogers Performs Live In StudioJune 21, 2018 | Cody DrabbleWorld-renowned slide guitar player Roy Rogers performs live in studio before his performance at The Sofia on Friday night. He also previews his new StringShot trio project due out later this year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Overdose Blamed For Death Of Brandon Smith In Sacramento Police CustodyJune 21, 2018An autopsy of 30-year-old Brandon Smith, who died in Sacramento Police custody on June 6, showed that Smith died of an accidental drug overdose.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure 'Gutted' Yet Advanced In Hostile Takeover By Assembly Committee ChairmanJune 20, 2018 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordA push for California to establish its own “net neutrality” doctrine, after the Trump administration rescinded federal rules, has technically advanced in the state Legislature. But the bill’s author says his proposal has been “eviscerated.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SMUD Teams Up With Uber To Expand Use Of Electric VehiclesJune 20, 2018 | Randol WhiteUsing an electric vehicle to shuttle people around the Sacramento area could make being an Uber driver a lot more profitable as part of a new partnership with SMUD. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPolice Deadly Force Law Advances In California LegislatureJune 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordA proposal to tighten the standards for when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Second Best: The Sacramento Kings Are No. 2 In The NBA Draft, But Picking A Superstar Is UnlikelyJune 20, 2018 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerThe team bucked the odds at last month’s lottery and jumped from the seventh spot to second. Fans are pumped — but should they temper expectations? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Rosen And Artymiw Partner For Mendelssohn AlbumJune 20, 2018In their new release, Marcy Rosen and Lydia Artymiw perform the complete works for cello and piano by Felix Mendelssohn.
Rent Control Is Coming To California’s November Ballot. Here’s What’s At Stake.June 20, 2018 | Kacey SycamoreState voters will decide whether or not to expand local governments’ ability to enact renter protections. Here’s a look at what exactly the measure would do, and what happens next.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Comedy Spot Hosts Sixth Annual Stand-Up CompetitionJune 20, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe Sacramento Stand-Up Competition will feature 30 of the funniest people in California competing for cash prizes and bragging rights. Sacramento Comedy Foundation President Brian Crall joins Insight with a preview of the lineup and festivities. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
