State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Supports State-Backed Bank For Pot MoneyMay 31, 2018(AP) — California lawmakers moved Wednesday to create a state-backed bank to handle the billions of dollars flowing from the newly legal recreational marijuana market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamMaking San Francisco’s Gritty Tenderloin Safer For KidsMay 31, 2018The Tenderloin is notorious for the homelessness on its streets and open drug use and sales. But it's also one of the only affordable neighborhoods left in San Francisco and is home to hundreds of low-income and immigrant families. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Francisco Fullana Explores Past And Present of 'Four Seasons'May 31, 2018Spanish violinist Francisco Fullana explores the parallels between Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and Max Richter's 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' on his debut recording. Julie Amacher spoke with Fullana about the album for this week’s New Classical Tracks.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Black Book Fair Features Local AuthorsMay 31, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe Sacramento Black Book Fair returns this weekend with a host of local literary talent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFolk Singer Jessica Malone Previews A Live Album Recording At Harlow'sMay 31, 2018 | Cody Drabble | Bert JohnsonFolk singer-songwriter Jessica Malone returns to Insight to preview her live album recording at Harlow's in Sacramento on June 6 and Crazy Horse Saloon in Nevada City on June 9. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Charter Schools Group Backing Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Launches First Attacks On Frontrunner Gavin NewsomMay 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerLess than a week before California’s June 5 Primary, the independent expenditure group backing the former Los Angeles mayor has launched its first ads against Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Sheriff Candidates Talk Reform As Scott Jones’ Challengers Claim To Be Agents Of ChangeMay 30, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County sheriff's race features the incumbent running for re-election against three people who say they can do a better job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMan Who Claimed Lawmaker Groped Him Appeals Assembly InvestigationMay 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe former California legislative staffer who alleged that Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia cornered and groped him is appealing an Assembly investigation that did not substantiate his complaint.
Measure By Measure: A Roundup Of The Five Propositions On California’s June BallotMay 30, 2018 | Ezra David Romero | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford | Steve MilneNeed to do your homework on the five statewide measures on California’s June primary ballot? We’ve got you covered. The CapRadio team takes a look at Propositions 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72.
California Measure Would Lift Secrecy On Police Use Of ForceMay 30, 2018(AP) — California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding shootings by police under a measure that advanced Wednesday in the Legislature.
More California Voters, Counties Opting For Mail-In BallotsMay 30, 2018More than 1.4 million Californians already have voted in the state's primary, and when all the ballots are counted it's expected as many as three-quarters of all voters will have used mail-in ballots to make their choices.
State GovernmentCalifornia Campaign Finance Regulator Resigns Before ElectionMay 30, 2018 | Ben BradfordFair Political Practices Commission chairperson Jodi Remke announced Tuesday that she will step down on Friday. It follows months of acrimony with other commissioners.
Food and SustainabilityBurger Battle: Cattle Ranchers Challenge Surging Popularity Of 'Impossible'-Style Vegetarian PattiesMay 30, 2018 | Randol WhiteCattle association groups argue that "meat is meat and it’s not grown in a laboratory," but veggie burger producers say the ag industry will benefit from its meat-free product. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezComedian Jason Anderson Opens Up About Recovery And Career OpportunitiesMay 30, 2018 | Cody DrabbleComedian Jason Anderson returns to Insight to talk about his recovery and how he uses his addiction experiences as fodder for stand-up comedy and acting. He's performing at Laughs Unlimited this weekend, and has a role in the film "Traffik." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHip-Hop Dance Competition To Heat Up Sheldon HighMay 30, 2018Prelude Sacramento is an annual urban dance competition hosted by Press P.L.A.Y., a competitive dance team founded in 2006. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
20 Arrested For Disrupting Legislature At California CapitolMay 29, 2018(AP) — California Highway Patrol officers have arrested 20 people who disrupted proceedings in the state Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor's Campaign Enters Final StretchMay 29, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California governor’s race is in its final week before next Tuesday’s primary, with candidates hitting the road as campaign ads swarm voters’ screens and mailboxes. Frontrunner Gavin Newsom met with reporters aboard his campaign bus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did Travis Allen Oppose Driver Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants?May 29, 2018 | Chris NicholsDid Allen, who has positioned himself as a staunch opponent of benefits for undocumented Californians, really miss this key vote?
California, US Team Up On An Issue That Divides Them: PotMay 29, 2018(AP) — An alarming increase in the use of a highly toxic and banned pesticide at illegal marijuana farms hidden on public land in California is leading U.S. and state officials to team up on an issue that recently divided them: pot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Weighs Release Of Warrants In Golden State Killer CaseMay 29, 2018A judge on Tuesday weighed how much information to release about the arrest of a former police officer accused of being the Golden State Killer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
