EnvironmentCalifornia Delays Decision On Permanent Restrictions For Water WastersFebruary 20, 2018(AP) — Members of the state Water Resources Control Board delayed action on a proposal to bring back what had been temporary water bans from California's 2013-2017 drought and make them permanent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Police Begin Using SPOT, A New Tool To Fight CrimeFebruary 20, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton Police have a new tool to fight crime. It’s name is SPOT, otherwise known as the Stockton Police Observation Truck. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento's Electric Vehicle Strategy Aims To Attract Low-Income DriversFebruary 20, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapital Public Radio's environment reporter Ezra David Romero has been examining the city of Sacramento's electric vehicle strategy. He explains how the city aims to expand the availability of charging stations for low-income drivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: California Pot Growers Struggling To Obtain LicensesFebruary 19, 2018(AP) - Nearly two months after marijuana became legal in California only about 1 percent of the state's known growers have been licensed, according to a report from a cannabis-business group.
Fact-Checking Sad Statistic On Women Murdered By Intimate Partners In U.S.February 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California looks into the claim by California Rep. Jackie Speier on Twitter that "3 American women are murdered every day by their husband or partner."
Freeze Warning Through Wednesday MorningFebruary 19, 2018 | Steve MilneA frigid air-mass from Canada is now over Northern California bringing snow to the Sierra and freezing temperatures to the Sacramento Valley. Meteorologists say this is not typical winter weather for the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
2 Bears Burned In California Wildfire Spotted In The WildFebruary 19, 2018Two bears that were badly burned in December's Thomas fire were spotted in the wild after receiving fish skin grafts to treat their third-degree burns.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana CustomersFebruary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Finds U.S. Rural Areas Have Higher Infant Mortality Rates Than Urban AreasFebruary 19, 2018 | Rich IbarraA new study by the National Center for Health Statistics finds babies born to mothers in rural areas are at greater risk of infant mortality than those in urban settings in the U.S. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer Staffer: California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Fired Him After He Resisted Playing Spin The BottleFebruary 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere is a new, on-the-record sexual harassment allegation against California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia – one of the #MeToo movement’s most prominent voices at the state Capitol.
Food and SustainabilityEureka! California-Grown Coffee Is Becoming The State's Next Gold MineFebruary 18, 2018Sure, a cup of California-grown coffee sells for about $18 a cup, but people are buying it. The niche industry is booming with no signs of slowing, and the state's farmers still can't meet demand.
Man Arrested After Selling AR-15s To Undercover AgentFebruary 18, 2018(AP) - Authorities say a California man was arrested for manufacturing and selling AR-15 rifles - known as "ghost guns" that are virtually untraceable - to an undercover federal agent.
Data Breach Exposes Thousands Of California State EmployeesFebruary 16, 2018(AP) - Officials say a former California state employee downloaded sensitive personal information on thousands of fellow workers, potentially exposing them to identity theft.
Homeowner's Video Reveals Porch Bandit Who Ditched Her Shirt Mid HeistFebruary 16, 2018 | Drew SandsorEl Dorado County Sheriff's investigators are looking for a porch bandit who made an unconventional wardrobe choice between trips to steal packages.
LA-Area Immigration Enforcement Draws ProtestFebruary 16, 2018(AP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents arrested 212 people in a five-day operation around the Los Angeles region. The raids triggered a protest late Thursday in downtown Los Angeles.
State GovernmentUS Sen. Harris Endorses Newsom For California GovernorFebruary 16, 2018(AP) — California U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has endorsed Gavin Newsom in the race for California governor.
Sacramento Kings To Bid To Host 2022 Or 2023 NBA All-Star GameFebruary 16, 2018 | Drew SandsorThe Sacramento City Council is expected to support a proposal by the Sacramento Kings to host the NBA All-Star Game for the first time.
State GovernmentWith Investigation Complete, Mendoza's Fate Now In Senate Colleagues' HandsFebruary 16, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate has formally received the sexual harassment investigation into Los Angeles County Democrat Tony Mendoza conducted by outside lawyers – and his fate now lies with his colleagues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia’s Mental Health Physician Shortage Is Bad, And Getting Worse, Study FindsFebruary 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new study from UC San Francisco shows that, if current trends continue, there will be 41 percent fewer psychiatrists than needed in California by 2028. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPaint Companies' Ballot Initiative Would Hand Lead Paint Removal Costs To The StateFebruary 16, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerThe courts have ordered three paint companies to pay $600 million to help remove lead paint from homes in 10 California cities and counties, but the case isn’t exactly closed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
