2 Climbers Fall To Their Deaths From El Capitan In YosemiteJune 3, 2018The two men were reportedly experienced climbers. El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park is considered one of the world's most challenging climbs.
JazzFirst Ever Jazz Fest In Roseville A Big HitJune 3, 2018 | Paul ConleyThe inaugural Roseville Jazz Day featured more than 30 performances at seven venues attracting enthusiastic audiences on Saturday, May 26th. The stylistically diverse festival carries on a long, local tradition of live jazz over Memorial Day weekend.
Welcome To The Jungle: Experts Divided Over California’s Top-Two Primary SystemJune 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerAs California's top-two primary system enters its fourth election cycle, the state is split on whether it’s working as its backers promised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Biggest-Ever Wildfire Declared ExtinguishedJune 1, 2018(AP) — Officials declared the largest wildfire in recorded California history officially extinguished Friday, nearly six months after it ignited and later burned hillsides that washed away in deadly mudslides northwest of Los Angeles.
State GovernmentHigh Rollers — A Closer Look At Some Of The Sources Underwriting California’s Costly Campaign SeasonJune 1, 2018California's primary election is just days away. Here's a look at some of the players spending big to influence your vote.
State GovernmentRepublicans No Longer Second-Largest Voter Group In CaliforniaJune 1, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe GOP has fallen behind No Party Preference in voter registration numbers.
Golden State Killer Records Released By Judge Offers Details On Arrest And DNA EvidenceJune 1, 2018 | Bob MoffittDocuments show DeAngelo was identified as the prime suspect after matching DNA from the door handle of his car and a piece of tissue taken from his trash in Citrus Heights to that from a rape and homicide in the 1980s.
Inspired By Russia, He Bought Influence On FacebookJune 1, 2018In California, a political novice is helping shape a hotly contested Democratic congressional primary by buying influence on Facebook. He says he wanted to "take a page from the Russian playbook."
Fact-Checking Gavin Newsom’s Attack: John Chiang ‘Lost Track Of $31 Billion’June 1, 2018In a recent TV attack ad in the California governor’s race, Gavin Newsom’s campaign claimed "the state auditor found (John) Chiang lost track of $31 billion," when he was state controller. But did the ad get its facts straight? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Digital License Plates Roll Out In CaliforniaJune 1, 2018New digital license plates operate like a Kindle on the back of your car. They can show personalized messages, but also ads. Privacy advocates worry about the implications of their tracking ability.
Business Journal: Sacramento International Airport, Eviva Midtown, Pet StoresJune 1, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento County officials are looking over proposals for hotels, restaurants and other commercial development south of Sacramento International Airport. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story, plus more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Final Days For Primary CampaignsJune 1, 2018CapRadio reporters Ben Adler and Ben Bradford share some of their reporting from the final days of the primary campaigns for major offices, including California governor and the House of Representatives. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Beethoven Meets Graffiti' At The Modesto Symphony OrchestraJune 1, 2018 | Jen PicardPianist Alejandro Sabre composed the new piece "Graffiti Jive" for a concert celebrating Modesto Symphony Orchestra maestro David Lockington's 10th anniversary as conductor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAlhambra Theatre Is Remembered In Documentary Screening This WeekendJune 1, 2018 | Jen PicardThe legendary theater was torn down in 1973, but its history lives on in the documentary “Alhambra: Sacramento’s Palace of Fantasy.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFederal Right To Try Law Could Mean More Access — And Risk — For California PatientsMay 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new law signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday gives dying patients the right to request drugs that are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California To Spend $768M On Electric Vehicle InfrastructureMay 31, 2018(AP) — California utilities will invest nearly $768 million to expand a network of charging stations and build other infrastructure for electric vehicles as the state moves toward a goal of 5 million zero-emission cars on the roads by 2030.
Housing, Police Shootings, Homelessness — Sacramento City Council Candidates In Natomas Discuss The IssuesMay 31, 2018 | Bob MoffittCandidates running for the District One seat say these are significant issues this election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Auditors Say California Underreports Hate CrimesMay 31, 2018(AP) — California is underreporting hate crimes to the FBI, state lawmakers and the public because local law enforcement agencies lack adequate policies and training, state auditors said Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voting In Tuesday’s California Primary Election? Here’s What You Need To KnowMay 31, 2018 | Kacey SycamoreThere’s a lot to keep track of for Tuesday’s California primary election. Here’s a rundown of the key races to watch and what’s new for voters this election season.
State GovernmentCalifornians May Have To Request Plastic Straws At EateriesMay 31, 2018(AP) — Sit-down restaurants in California may soon stop automatically providing disposable plastic straws with drinks unless customers request them.