State GovernmentAttorney General Jeff Sessions Calls California ‘Open Borders Radicals’; Gov. Jerry Brown Decries His Sacramento Speech As ‘Political Stunt’March 7, 2018 | Nick MillerSessions spoke to local and state law-enforcement officials this morning in downtown Sacramento, where he decried California immigration policy that obstructs enforcement of federal rules. The governor called his speech “more like Fox News."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAttorney General Jeff Sessions Speaks In Sacramento On Battle Over Sanctuary State PoliciesMarch 7, 2018 | Chris RemingtonAttorney General Jeff Sessions spoke Wednesday morning at the Law Enforcement Legislative Day in Sacramento. Ben Bradford joins with an update on the Trump administration's lawsuit against California over sanctuary state policies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Are Most Sacramento Public Restrooms Closed At Night? The City And Homelessness Advocates Disagree.March 6, 2018 | Bob MoffittAn advocacy group says there aren't enough city of Sacramento bathrooms that are open to homeless people. The city disputes the claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Would Require Electricity To Be 100 Percent Renewable By 2045 If This Bill Passes March 6, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroSenate Bill 100 starts by boosting the state’s renewable electricity requirement to 60 percent by 2030. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Fellows Director ‘No Longer Employed’ By Sacramento State After Failing To Report Senator’s Misconduct Against StudentMarch 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe university placed David Pacheco on indefinite leave last November, shortly after allegations against then-state Sen. Tony Mendoza became public.
State GovernmentJustice Department Sues California Over Immigration LawsMarch 6, 2018 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerThe new federal lawsuit against California escalates a long-running battle between the Trump administration and state officials on matters from immigration to climate change.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering Tower Records Founder Russ SolomonMarch 6, 2018 | Jen PicardRemembering Tower Records founder Russ Solomon, who died on Sunday evening. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Performs In AuburnMarch 6, 2018 | Chris RemingtonParagon Ragtime Orchestra previews a show at the Auburn State Theater. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Fight Ruling On Early Parole For Sex OffendersMarch 5, 2018(AP) — California said Monday that it will fight a judge's ruling ordering the state to consider earlier parole for potentially thousands of sex offenders, such as those convicted of raping an unconscious person.
Sacramento City Council To Vote On For-Profit Re-Entry Facility, School Superintendent Opposes LocationMarch 5, 2018 | Bob MoffittSacramento City Unified School District Superintendent Jorge Aguilar has sent a letter to the City opposing the project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationJudge Won't Order Grant Award In California Immigration SuitMarch 5, 2018(AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco will not immediately require the Trump administration to award California a law enforcement grant that the administration has held over concerns the state does not comply with immigration law.
Arts and LifestyleEver See A Choir Of 400 Singers? Stockton Students Will Deliver Unique Performance This Week.March 5, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe concert, which benefits the Wellness Center of San Joaquin County for mental health, is Tuesday night at the Stagg High School gymnasium.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Legend Russ Solomon Changed The Way The World Looked At MusicMarch 5, 2018 | Nick MillerRussell Solomon opened his first Tower Records store in Sacramento at the intersection of Watt and El Camino avenues in 1960. He passed away on Sunday evening at his home at the age of 92. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorm Leaves California With Half Of Usual Snow For YearMarch 5, 2018(AP) — Monday's snow survey found a "much rosier" picture than before last week's heavy winter storm, but still less than half the usual snow for this point in the season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Designate 'Opportunity Zones' To Spur Investment In Low-Income CommunitiesMarch 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsAreas with poverty rates of at least 20 percent are eligible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No Oscars For 'Lady Bird,' But Plenty Of Memorable MomentsMarch 5, 2018"Lady Bird" didn't pick up any hardware at the 90th Academy Awards Sunday, but the film and director Greta Gerwig still had their Oscar moments.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImmigration Attorney Explains Legal Status of DACAMarch 5, 2018 | Chris RemingtonImmigration attorney David Berry discusses the status of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program after a court blocked the Trump administration's move to eliminate it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Second Person Dies In California Snow; Mammoth Mountain Reopens A Day After AvalancheMarch 2, 2018Update 10:45 a.m.: (AP) — California's Mammoth Mountain ski resort is open a day after it was shut down when an avalanche partially buried three people. To the north, an avalanche on Friday injured two people and closed Squaw Valley ski resort.
Sacramento Brothers Make Thousand-Mile Trek From Parkland To D.C. For Mass Shooting VictimsMarch 2, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaJeremiah and Isaiah Godby got sick of sending thoughts and prayers to those affected by the Parkland shooting last month. So, they decided to get up and run. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Beer Fest Returns To Capitol Mall On SaturdayMarch 2, 2018 | Bob MoffittThis year, 120 brewers, including The Bruery, Kern River, Moksa, Moonraker and Track 7, will make 400 beers available for tasting.
