Most Support Assault Rifle Restrictions During Sacramento High School Gun Violence ForumMarch 10, 2018 | Bob MoffittSeveral voiced their fears of something like the shooting in Parkland, Florida, happening in their community — and offered solutions. The most popular sentiment involved restrictions on semi-automatic rifles and accessories.
California Gunman In Veteran Center Killings Was Ex-PatientMarch 9, 2018(AP) — Three women who devoted their lives to helping traumatized veterans were killed by a patient who had been kicked out of their Northern California treatment program, authorities and a relative of a victim said.
Self Care Deliveries? This Sacramento-Area Business Brings ‘Me Time’ To Your Door.March 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaOne Sacramento-area business is highlighting the importance of downtime with a mental health-themed subscription box. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Bullet Train Cost Spikes 20 PercentMarch 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsGOP lawmakers and taxpayer groups seized on Friday’s new report indicating high-speed-rail cost overruns to argue the state should stop funding it.
Reinventing Community College To Reach Millions Of Workers — OnlineMarch 9, 2018California could be the first state to create a statewide, online community college system targeting 2.5 million workers who need — but don't have — a college degree.
Health CareMore Flu Cases This Week In California Than During Last Season’s Peak; New Strain SpreadsMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new influenza B strain is affecting children more severely than adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareTribal Lands To Get Funding Boost To Curb Opioid CrisisMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is investing in new medication and physician training for American Indian communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: 16 Powerhouse, CoWo Campus, The DiplomatMarch 9, 2018 | Steve MilneIn the midst of an affordable housing shortage, one of Sacramento's newest upscale housing projects sold this week for $32.5 million. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has more on the sale of 16 Powerhouse, plus other business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional AccuracyMarch 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroUsing this new approach to calculate the snow’s water content also means improved forecasts for farms and cities, and even positive benefits for renewable-energy production. The program soon could go statewide — if it gets funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Villaraigosa Neglects Key Facts In Claim Single-Payer ‘Forces Seniors Off Medicare’March 8, 2018Would seniors in California really be forced off Medicare by the single-payer health plan backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom?
A Year At EncinaArt, Journalism And Community Engagement Come Together In 'Passion And Perseverance: A Year At Encina' ExhibitMarch 8, 2018Homelessness, immigration, hunger, income inequality. These critical issues facing California all converge at Sacramento’s Encina Preparatory High School. CapRadio’s yearlong reporting on the school is now an exhibition at the California Museum.
State GovernmentExplaining The Trump Versus California Immigration LawsuitMarch 8, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe federal lawsuit against California for restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents is the latest in a back-and-forth over so-called “sanctuary” policies. It also goes back to the Trump administration's first days — and even earlier. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After InvestigationMarch 8, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Theatre Company’s 'Macbeth' Brings Mayhem, Murder, MadnessMarch 8, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThe Sacramento Theatre Company production continues through March 18. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamCalifornia’s Middle Class Is In Decline, Despite The State’s Immense WealthMarch 8, 2018California’s $2.75 trillion economy makes it the world’s sixth largest and is a source of pride for the state. But that impressive ranking disguises an economic fault-line: The decline of the middle class. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flipping Homes In Sacramento On The Decline, Study SaysMarch 8, 2018 | Steve MilneThe dwindling supply of low-priced homes in Sacramento means fewer properties are being purchased, fixed-up and then put back on the market within a 12-month period, known as flipping. About 2,200 homes were flipped in 2017, down 2 percent from 2016. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCongressman McClintock Weighs In On Controversial Actions On Trade, Immigration, And Guns By Trump AdministrationMarch 8, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCongressman Tom McClintock discusses the sanctuary state lawsuit announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, Trump's proposed steel and aluminum tariffs, and the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Dr. Dean Blumberg On The Difficult Flu SeasonMarch 8, 2018 | Chris RemingtonDr. Dean Blumberg from UC Davis Medical Center explains why the flu season was so bad this winter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jeff Sessions’ Misleading Claim: California Bans Police Cooperation With ICEMarch 7, 2018 | Chris NicholsDoes California ban local law enforcement from transferring prisoners to and even communicating with federal immigration agents?
California Elections Chief Says State Security Is StrongMarch 7, 2018(AP) — California's top elections official said Wednesday the state's election system is secure but acknowledged public skepticism that he blamed on Russian attempts to interfere in 2016 and confusing media reports about those efforts.
