State GovernmentCalifornia Governor’s Race Is All About Second PlaceMay 24, 2018 | Ben AdlerWith less than two weeks until the state’s June primary, the governor’s race is all about who will come in No. 2. The candidates and outside groups are going all-in, either to make the race competitive in November or effectively end it next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The Race For Second Place In Governor’s RaceMay 24, 2018Candidates for governor enter the final stretch of campaigning before the statewide primaries. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains which of them have the best chance to move on to the general election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tower Bridge Construction Project On Hold Until JulyMay 23, 2018 | Randol WhiteThe construction would have intermittently shut down the Tower Bridge over the next two months, but Caltrans has put the project on hold until July at the earliest.
More Californians Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day WeekendMay 23, 2018 | Steve MilneIf you're leaving home this Memorial Day weekend you can expect a lot of company on the roads and in the air. AAA says nearly 5.2 million Californians are projected to travel during the holiday, an increase of more than 5 percent from last year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Rachel Podger And Brecon Baroque Reimagine 'Four Seasons'May 23, 2018In their new release, violinist Rachel Podger and the ensemble she founded, Brecon Baroque, bring imaginative new ideas to Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons.'
Lawmakers Propose Limits On University of California PowerMay 23, 2018Several state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a plan to curb the University of California's power by limiting salaries and putting checks on the UC president's authority.
Hiker Dies After Falling From Yosemite's Half Dome TrailMay 23, 2018A hiker in Yosemite National Park fell to his death while climbing the iconic granite cliffs of Half Dome in rainy conditions, authorities said Tuesday.
State GovernmentDemocrats' Budget Asks: Health Care, Homelessness, Higher Education, WelfareMay 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats have settled on their top priorities for upcoming California budget negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornians Might Get A Tax Break For Capturing RainwaterMay 23, 2018 | Bert JohnsonSen. Steve Glazer explains Proposition 72, a bill he authored to incentivize rainwater capture by exempting new systems from property taxes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Students Missing Class Is A Red Alert — But Researchers Say They Have A New Tool To Address The School-Absence ProblemMay 22, 2018 | Chris NicholsResearchers took advantage of a new state reporting requirement to produce a detailed study and interactive map showing which schools struggle the most with chronic absenteeism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Look At The 13 New Laws California Has Passed This YearMay 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordMost of the laws that have passed are urgency measures, meaning they take effect immediately — either to tweak an existing law or in response to a prominent in-the-moment issue.
Muslims Continue Iftar Tradition At California State CapitolMay 22, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiFor the past 14 years, Muslims have gathered at the California State Capitol for one day during Ramadan to break their day-long fast. Monday night, the community celebrated the 15th year of this tradition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Highway 395 Reopens After Massive Mudslide Near Nevada-California State LineMay 22, 2018 | Steve MilneA major freeway in the Sierra was reopened Tuesday afternoon after a massive mudslide shut it down Monday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Moves To Defend Law Allowing Life-Ending DrugsMay 22, 2018California's attorney general is asking an appeals court to quickly block a judge's decision to toss a 2016 state law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDissect Podcast Launches New Season On Frank OceanMay 22, 2018 | Cody DrabbleDissect podcast season three has returned as a Spotify original to break down the biographical and musical story behind Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" and "Blonde," and the long wait between both albums. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDance-Driven Romance 'American In Paris' Takes The Stage At Broadway SacramentoMay 22, 2018The national tour of "An American in Paris" runs through Sunday at the Community Center Theater. Actress Teri Hansen and Music Director David Andrews Rogers talk about the Tony Award-winning production. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council To Vote On $11 Million For Memorial Auditorium RenovationMay 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittIf it passes on Tuesday, work could begin as soon as June.
Health CareSacramento's Black Community Wants Racial Justice After Stephon Clark's Death. But This Isn’t The First Push To Save Black Lives.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIn the wake of Stephon Clark’s death, a new conversation emerged between black residents and local government. But neighborhood leaders said they’ve been pointing out racial inequality — and the role it plays in the deaths of black youth — for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter Texas Shooting, California Assembly Votes To Expand Gun Violence Restraining OrderMay 21, 2018 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers passed legislation that would allow teachers and school staff to request temporary confiscation of a person’s firearms. The bill now moves to the Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNeed A Ride To The Doctor? UC Davis Will Call Some Pregnant Women A Lyft.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaPregnant women who have a hard time getting to their UC Davis medical appointments have a new option: calling a free Lyft. It’s just one way that ride-hailing apps are playing a role in medical care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
