San Francisco To Dismiss Thousands Of Marijuana ConvictionsFebruary 1, 2018The city's district attorney says his office will be dismissing more than 3,000 misdemeanor convictions and reconsidering thousands of felonies, going back more than 40 years.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGubernatorial Candidate Travis Allen: Arrest Jerry Brown For Defying Federal Immigration LawsFebruary 1, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIan Ruhter Creates 'Perfect Imperfections' Using Vintage Photography TechniquesFebruary 1, 2018 | Jen PicardPhotographer Ian Ruhter shows his new collection of work. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSubmerge Magazine Celebrates 10 Years Covering Sacramento Music SceneFebruary 1, 2018 | Jen PicardSubmerge magazine founder Jonathan Carabba marks 10 years in print covering the Sacramento music scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFederal Right To Try Proposal Could Make California Law More EffectiveJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA federal policy to allow terminally ill patients to access experimental drugs without help from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could have a big impact in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow A Skeptical Rancher In Rural California Embraced Green-Friendly Farming — With Help From A Popular Outdoors BrandJanuary 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroIt took a bit of arm-twisting for a Modoc County family to get on board with environmental-friendly ranching, however, due to negative experiences with eco-activists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Rapper Mozzy Leads Campaign Against 'Purple Drank,' Hip-Hop’s Opiate AddictionJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe artist says he doesn’t care how popular the syrup-and-soda cocktail is in rap culture. He’s done with it, for the sake of his health and his kids. And he’s sparked a movement on social media. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Students Accuse Yuba City Teacher And Current Sutter County Supervisor Of Sexual And Physical AssaultJanuary 31, 2018 | Bob MoffittCurrent and former Yuba City High School students are accusing a physical education teacher and current county supervisor of sexual and physical assault. The allegations span 20 years.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Paula Treick DeBoard Shares 'Here We Lie'January 31, 2018 | Jen PicardAuthor Paula Treick DeBoard shares her new novel "Here We Lie," which tells the story of a young woman abused and silenced by a powerful man and how those secrets rarely remain buried for too long. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Capitol Roundup: Federal Tax Law Sidestep, High-Speed Rail Audit, Styrofoam Ban Fail, Whistleblower Protections And MoreJanuary 30, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally Longenecker | Ben BradfordFrom defying President Trump on taxes to auditing California’s troubled high-speed rail project, we round up several noteworthy actions from a busy Tuesday in the California Legislature.
Transcript: NPR Annotates Democratic Response To State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III, seen as a rising political star with a famous last name, delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union.
Arts and LifestyleB Street Theatre's Decades-Long Journey To A New Home Ends This Week At 'The Sofia' In Midtown SacramentoJanuary 30, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThe $30 million building is also the first all-new professional theatrical venue to debut in decades within city limits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Transcript: NPR Annotates The State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018Watch President Donald Trump's first State of the Union, and follow along with an transcript of his remarks annotated and fact-checked by NPR journalists.
Woodland Hopes To Create Agriculture Innovation Center Near UC DavisJanuary 30, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe City of Woodland hopes to create an agriculture innovation center near UC Davis. The City hosted about 170 people to talk about the idea today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers OK Bullet Train Audit As Cost RisesJanuary 30, 2018(AP) — Lawmakers approved an official audit of California's high-speed rail project Tuesday with the goal of understanding whether the ambitious infrastructure plan can be completed on time and without more dramatic cost increases.
Heroes, DREAMers And Bill Nye: The Guest List For Trump's First State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018The guests offer a snapshot of the political messages that each party is hoping to highlight Tuesday. For Trump, the focus is on national security and law enforcement. For Democrats, it's immigration.
Trump To Make Bipartisan Pitch To A Divided Country In His First State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018A senior administration official said that the theme of Tuesday's speech will be "building a safe, strong and proud America" and will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: California Pays Millions To Settle Sexual Harassment ClaimsJanuary 30, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Bee reporter Marjie Lundstrom shares the results of an investigation into millions of dollars paid out to harassment victims from the state of California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMentoring Women In Family-Owned BusinessesJanuary 30, 2018Jeanne Bernick is presenting on the importance of mentoring women in family owned businesses at the Generations Family Business Conference. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Marat/Sade' Kicks Off UpStart Theatre Company In Nevada CityJanuary 30, 2018 | Chris RemingtonThe UpStart Theatre Company presents "Marat/Sade" in Nevada City. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
