Should Doctors Play A Role In Preventing Gun Violence?March 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDoctors might soon be trained on how and when to talk to patients about guns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Whereabouts Unknown For Man Wanted On 51 Felonies In Yuba CountyMarch 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittA convicted felon from Yuba County who was charged with 51 felonies last year has disappeared.
Students Evacuated From Kennedy High School Following Bomb ThreatMarch 16, 2018 | Nick MillerKennedy High School in South Sacramento was evacuated this morning after multiple students received text messages about a bomb threat.
Business Journal: Broadway, McGeorge School Of Law, Hewlett PackardMarch 16, 2018 | Steve MilneConstruction crews will start work on a new building at 16th and Broadway in Sacramento. Right now, it's a parking lot for Willie's Burgers. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has the story, plus news about McGeorge School of Law. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzPianist Laura Klein's Homage To 'Grande Dame' Of Piano Jazz, Marian McPartlandMarch 16, 2018 | Paul ConleyThe late jazz pianist and popular NPR host Marian McPartland will be honored Monday in Sacramento with a concert featuring Bay Area pianist Laura Klein. Like countless other musicians, Klein was influenced, inspired and encouraged by McPartland. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco Fertility Clinic Sued Over Embryo Tank FailureMarch 15, 2018(AP) — A San Francisco fertility clinic was sued again Thursday over the possible destruction of thousands of frozen eggs and embryos in a storage tank that malfunctioned.
University Of California To Raise Tuition For Non-ResidentsMarch 15, 2018(AP) — The University of California's governing board approved a tuition increase Thursday for out-of-state undergraduate students of 3.5 percent, or $978 a year, starting in the 2018-19 school year.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Cut Pot Taxes In Bid To Lure Legal UsersMarch 15, 2018(AP) — Less than three months after California launched legal marijuana sales for adults, the state could consider temporarily slashing hefty tax rates that some say are driving buyers into the black market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLiberal Groups Mount Push For Universal (Not Single-Payer) Healthcare In CaliforniaMarch 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia isn’t moving to a single-payer health care system anytime soon. So a coalition of liberal advocacy groups is calling for policy actions this year to achieve statewide universal coverage under California’s current health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
An Elderly Woman Disappeared, And Now Two Sacramento Sheriff Deputies Are Under InvestigationMarch 15, 2018 | Bob MoffittA statement from the department says it uncovered “many unusual activities” by the deputies.
California DreamHow California Went From Anti-Immigration To 'Sanctuary State'March 15, 2018The current debate over immigration policies in the state has a striking resemblance to the experience of many people who fought the approval of Prop. 187. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Jointly Managing Electric Grid With Other StatesMarch 14, 2018 | Ben BradfordA key priority of California Gov. Jerry Brown before he leaves office is regaining momentum at the Capitol after stalling last year.
Officials: California Man Shot 130 Hawks, Birds Of PreyMarch 14, 2018(AP) — A Northern California man shot more than 130 hawks and other legally protected birds of prey on his land, leaving the carcasses to pile up at the foot of trees and telephone poles, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Musicians, Black Lives Matter Groups Protest Sacramento Area Music Awards With ‘Anti-Sammies’ ShowsMarch 14, 2018 | Cody DrabbleBlack Arts Matter organized a boycott of the Sacramento News & Review’s music awards show after a controversial story about a police officer. SN&R canceled its event, but two ‘Anti-Sammies’ events are planned for this week.
Students in Sacramento Region Walk Out Of Class To Protest Gun Violence, Remember Parkland Shooting VictimsMarch 14, 2018 | Jeff Hudson | Nick Miller | Ezra David Romero | Ben Adler | Julia Mitric | Bob Moffitt | Andrew NixonTens of thousands of students were joined by politicians, including Sacramento’s mayor and the many lawmakers who walked out of the state Capitol in solidarity with the national, youth-led actions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Trump Visits CaliforniaMarch 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California follows up on President Trump's visit to San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPet Tales: Tips Before You Chicken Out On Raising ChicksMarch 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPet expert Gina Spadafori brings tips on chicken ownership and raising chicks of your own. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No, Mr. President, California Is Not ‘Begging’ For A WallMarch 13, 2018 | Chris NicholsDeep blue California is "begging" the federal government to build a wall? Really? The president’s statement seemed false on its face, but PolitiFact California dug in for a fact check just to make sure.
Sacramento Students Plan Walkouts To Remember Victims Of Parkland Shooting, Protest Lack Of Gun ControlMarch 13, 2018 | Ezra David Romero | Bob MoffittA spokesperson for the Sacramento City Unified School District says students at all 12 high schools are planning walkout activities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
