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.
Business Journal: Alaro Brewing Company, Golden Pacific Bank, FizzFebruary 16, 2018 | Steve MilneAlaro Brewing Company — a Spanish-themed brewery — plans to fill the space once occupied by Rubicon Brewing Company in midtown Sacramento. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sen. Tony Mendoza Is On Leave Facing A Sexual Harassment Investigation. Now, He’s Suing The State Senate.February 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerDemocratic state Sen. Tony Mendoza argues he’s been unconstitutionally forced to take a leave of absence pending a sexual harassment investigation — and his lawsuit doesn’t pull any punches against his colleagues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Petition To Recall Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Hits StreetsFebruary 15, 2018 | Rich IbarraTubbs was voted in last year with 70 percent of the vote and, at 26, became the youngest elected mayor of a larger U.S. city. He is also Stockton’s first black mayor.
SMUD Naming Rights Deal Pushes Sacramento Science Center Project ForwardFebruary 15, 2018 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s board of directors voted unanimously Thursday night to authorize a partnership with the Powerhouse Science Center.
California Dream#CADream: What Have You Always Wondered About The Cost Of Living In California?February 15, 2018The California Dream collaboration wants to hear from you.
#MeToo Leader Faces More Misconduct Allegations At California CapitolFebruary 15, 2018 | Ben BradfordA leading voice of the #MeToo movement at the state Capitol faces further allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle'Incredible Journey': Sacramento Ballet's Carinne Binda, Legend Violette Verdy, And A Final 'Giselle'February 15, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThis weekend, the Sacramento Ballet will stage Giselle, the full-length classic from 1841 involving love, forgiveness and compassion. For Binda, it’s a chance to revisit a masterpiece that she learned under the great ballerina decades ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamDigging Into The Data: How Attainable Is The California Dream Today?February 15, 2018The California dream, however you define it, still seeps into our expectations of life here, at the same time that it feels harder and harder to attain. Here's a look at the data behind how common conceptions of the dream are slipping away.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Ballet's Carinne Binda Reflects On 'Giselle' Production February 15, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Ballet Co-Artistic Director Carinne Binda reflects back on her history performing "Giselle" and looks ahead to the Sacramento Ballet's latest production of the classic work. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnother Democrat Files To Enter 2018 Governor's RaceFebruary 14, 2018 | Ben BradfordA former top Clinton campaign operative has filed initial paperwork to run. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Students Accuse Longtime Yuba City Teacher Of Assault And Sexual MisconductFebruary 14, 2018 | Bob MoffittYuba City High PE Teacher Jim Whiteaker is the subject of new administrative charges as parents also provide new details as to how previous complaints were handled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKevin de León Runs Against Dianne Feinstein To Represent California In U.S. SenateFebruary 14, 2018 | Chris Remington | Cody DrabbleCalifornia state Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León discusses his run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fewer California Immigrant Students Seek College AssistanceFebruary 13, 2018(AP) - There's been a significant drop in applications for college financial aid by California students who are in the country illegally after being brought to the U.S. as young children.
Six-Day Search In Adirondacks Ends; Man Safe In SacramentoFebruary 13, 2018 | Drew SandsorA Toronto firefighter who was the subject of a massive six-day search involving eight government agencies at an Adirondack ski center has been located safe and sound — in California.
Half Of Sacramento’s Proposed Marijuana Businesses Want To Move To This NeighborhoodFebruary 13, 2018 | Bob MoffittSince it began accepting submissions in April of last year, the city has received 160 applications for pot grows and processing companies. But 80 hope to open shop in the industrial warehouse district near Power Inn Road. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCounties Await State Funds For New Voting SystemsFebruary 13, 2018 | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown is proposing millions of dollars for an upgrade of old voting machines, long sought by counties. The money would come as counties transition to a much cheaper voting system, mostly based on mail-in ballots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Much Privacy Do You Have When You Buy Marijuana In California?February 13, 2018 | Chris NicholsShould California’s marijuana customers be worried about the federal government charging them with a crime?
Health CareWill You Be My Individual Man-Date? And Other Health Policy ValentinesFebruary 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Health Society, a D.C.-based networking group for young policy professionals is offering a Starbucks gift card to whoever produces the “nerdiest” Tweets with the hashtag #healthpolicyvalentines.
Health CareMost Sex Trafficking Victims See A Doctor At Some Point. Experts Say Clinics, Hospitals Can Help End The Abuse.February 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaTrafficking has historically been seen as a law enforcement issue, but clinics and hospitals are starting to play a role in identifying and helping victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
