Calif. Rent-Control Measure Qualifies For November BallotJune 16, 2018(AP) — California's secretary of state says a measure that would expand the ability of local governments to enact rent controls on residential properties has qualified for the Nov. 6 ballot.
State Appeals Court Reinstates California's Right-To-Die LawJune 15, 2018(AP) — A state appeals court has reinstated — at least for now — California's law allowing terminally ill people to end their lives.
California Moves To Declare Coffee Safe From Cancer RiskJune 15, 2018(AP) — California officials bucked a recent court ruling Friday and offered reassurance to concerned coffee drinkers that their fix won't give them cancer.
Sacramento County Estimates 77,667 Ballots Remaining To Count After Primary ElectionJune 15, 2018 | Nick MillerOfficials provided an update on Friday afternoon. The county estimates that it needs to tally 77,667 more ballots. So far, they’ve counted 266,562.
Amador Students Run For 24 Hours To Raise Funds For HomelessnessJune 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittA group of Amador High School students are running a 24-hour relay to help homeless classmates and other people without housing in their community.
Sacramento County Democratic Group Punishes Three Dems Who Endorsed DA Anne-Marie SchubertJune 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe local Democratic politicians were removed by a committee for supporting Schubert, who was registered as a Republican.
State GovernmentHere’s How California Lawmakers Hope To Curb Sexual Harassment At The CapitolJune 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe proposal would create a single investigative unit housed in the Legislative Counsel’s office. Then, a panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations on potential consequences.
CapRadio ReadsRobin Sloan - SourdoughJune 15, 2018Author Robin Sloan’s "Sourdough" explores the wacky worlds within the San Francisco Bay Area, from technology to sourdough bread. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsShanthi Sekaran - Lucky BoyJune 15, 2018Author Shanthi Sekaran explores the complexities of U.S. immigration and adoption policies through the story of one "Lucky Boy." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsJohn Lescroart - FatalJune 15, 2018Author John Lescroart discusses his 28th novel, "Fatal," and the plot twist that he says even he was surprised by. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsElizabeth Rynecki - Chasing PortraitsJune 15, 2018Author Elizabeth Rynecki shares the story behind her book "Chasing Portraits," which chronicles her attempt to track down her great-grandfather’s paintings that were hidden from the Nazis during World War II. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Jamie's Broadway Grill, Muntean's Soups, El Fuego Express, Calling All DreamersJune 15, 2018 | Steve MilneIn business news this week - one restaurant closes, another opens, and the future of one eatery is up in the air. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich tells us about Muntean's Soups, El Fuego Express and Jamie's Broadway Grill. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Muslims — And Many Others — Flock To This Fried Chicken Spot During RamadanJune 14, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiMany Muslim-Americans struggle to keep their commitment to eating halal — especially if they want to indulge on a burger from McDonalds. Enter Halal Fried Chicken: a Sacramento man’s answer to breaking fast and still staying true to the Muslim faith. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Budget Expanding Help For PoorJune 14, 2018(AP) — State lawmakers approved a $139 billion budget Thursday that uses California's massive surplus to boost funding for homeless programs, welfare, child care and universities while also socking some money into savings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Black Man Died While In Sacramento Police Custody. Now, The Family Is Asking Why He Didn’t Receive Medical Care.June 14, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaBrandon Smith died in the back of a police wagon last week while being transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail. The family’s lawyer says officers neglected to provide him needed medical care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPortugal Joins Gov. Brown’s Under2 Coalition To Fight Climate ChangeJune 14, 2018 | Randol WhitePortuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa visited Sacramento Thursday and met with Gov. Jerry Brown to sign onto Brown’s Under2 Coalition to address climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamA Symptom Of California’s Housing Crisis? One State Agency Says Someone Making $200K A Year Deserves Help Buying A House.June 14, 2018Amid skyrocketing housing prices and near-record low homeownership rates, the California Housing Finance Agency has quite literally redefined what it means to be “moderate-income” in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Budget Deal Is Set For A Vote On Thursday. Here Are The Details.June 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe budget agreement California lawmakers are expected to send to Gov. Jerry Brown doesn’t just include the spending bill itself. There’s also more than two dozen other measures that implement the budget — known as trailer bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Looking Ahead To NovemberJune 14, 2018CapRadio’s Ben Bradford explains what the California primaries mean for the upcoming midterm elections and why some political analysts might be getting ahead of themselves. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Yippies Are Coming To B Street TheatreJune 14, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe B Street Intern Program is debuting a new, one-woman play called "A Yippie's Day at Disneyland" based on real-life events in 1970. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
