Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'The Duchess of Malfi' Rules The Forgotten Theatre CompanyJune 20, 2018 | Jen PicardThe Forgotten Theatre Company presents "The Duchess of Malfi," a play written by John Webster during Shakespeare’s time about a family torn apart by greed and jealousy, still resonates today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Plans To Spend $2 Billion To Fight Fires This YearJune 20, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroWith temperatures forecast in the triple-digits this weekend, state agencies are preparing for fire season. Cal Fire officials say the group is already operating at peak levels weeks earlier than last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Move Closer To Regional Electric GridJune 19, 2018(AP) — A contentious proposal to link oversight of California's electric grid with other states in the U.S. West narrowly cleared a legislative hurdle Tuesday.
The Median Home Price In California Now Exceeds $600,000June 19, 2018 | Drew SandsorThere are now five counties out of the nine-county Bay Area where the median price is above a million dollars. In Sacramento County, the median price for a home in May 2018 was $375,000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Area School Districts Suspend Black Male Students At Highest Rate In The StateJune 19, 2018 | Randol WhiteBlack male children in the Sacramento City Unified School District are suspended at a significantly higher rate than any other districts in California, according to a recent study by San Diego State and UCLA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s A New Look At Designs For Sacramento’s Remodeled Convention Center And Community Center TheaterJune 19, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has released the latest renderings for the Convention Center and Community Center Theater projects.
Sacramento Black Lives Matter Begins Eight Days Of Protest After Deaths Of Stephon Clark, Brandon SmithJune 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe eight days will commemorate the eight bullets fired by Sacramento police that hit Clark. Demonstrators will also speak out about Smith, who died in police custody on June 6. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Spoonful of Sugar: Fair Oaks Theatre Festival Presents 'Mary Poppins'June 19, 2018 | Bert JohnsonFair Oaks Theatre Festival cast members preview the summer production of “Mary Poppins.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWork Equity President Reflects On Proposed Harassment ProtocolsJune 19, 2018 | Cody DrabblePamela Lopez with Work Equity reflects on the proposed harassment protocol at the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve New Online Community College, Expanded Tax BreaksJune 19, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers passed several "budget trailer bills" on Monday, including one authorizing a new, online community college. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
2 Federal Agencies Take Closer Look Into Tesla FireJune 18, 2018(AP) — One federal safety agency has dispatched an investigator and another says it is gathering information on a Tesla battery fire in Southern California.
GOP Candidate For California Governor Pushes Gas Tax RepealJune 18, 2018(AP) — Republican candidate for California governor John Cox on Monday blasted a recent gas tax increase, previewing a central theme of his campaign message about the state's high cost of living.
EnvironmentEnvironmentalists Sue To Block Possible Elk Grove ExpansionJune 18, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe idea of expanding the city of Elk Grove's sphere of influence is being questioned by environmental groups. Meanwhile, the city says expansion could bring needed jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Legislature Discusses New Policy On Sexual HarassmentJune 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerState lawmakers are moving toward adopting a new policy on how the Legislature will investigate sexual harassment complaints. A joint Senate-Assembly subcommittee discussed the proposal Monday after its public release on Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin RTD To Offer Free Bus Rides ThursdayJune 18, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe free rides will be part of the national “Dump the Pump” Day to promote public transit.
Dam Could Fail, Washoe County Emergency Officials SayJune 18, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe imminent threat of a dam failing in Washoe County, Nevada, has been downgraded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Water Tax’ Debate Continues After California Budget PassageJune 18, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe state’s next budget does not include a new charge on water users to fund safe drinking water in rural communities, but that proposal is still alive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counties See Higher Turnout Under New Vote ModelJune 18, 2018The tally done so far in the counties using the new model — Sacramento, Nevada, San Mateo, Madera and Napa — shows turnout on track to exceed or meet voter numbers in the last midterm primary.
State GovernmentSwinging For The Fences, California Sports Teams Ask Lawmakers For Special DealsJune 18, 2018As basketball season hits its final buzzer and baseball season gets into full swing, it’s also peak deal-making season for legislators rushing toward their August adjournment.
Sacramento To Consider Spending Up To $340 Million On Convention Center Face-LiftJune 18, 2018 | Bob MoffittIf approved, improvements to the Convention Center, Community Center Theater and Memorial Auditorium would be finished by 2020. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
