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News Highlights
Reno Budget Plan Could Save 15 Firefighter Jobs
Apr 24, 2014The City of Reno has a plan to pay off debt, nearly double it’s reserves and save jobs.
Initiative Seeks To Legalize Pot In Nevada
Apr 24, 2014(AP) -- A proposed measure to legalize recreation marijuana in Nevada has been filed.
Temporary Truce Called In Sriracha Hot Sauce Battle
Apr 24, 2014(AP) -- The city of Irwindale in Southern California delayed a decision to declare a Sriracha plant a public nuisance.
Survey Finds Most Californians Support Common Core
Apr 24, 2014(AP) -- While states around the U.S. are attempting to delay or stop the implementation of new education standards known as the Common Core, one study finds that most Californians are actually in support of it.
Sec. of State Candidates Disagree on Fundraising Ban
Apr 23, 2014Four candidates for California’s Secretary of State covered issues from vote by mail elections to business licenses in a debate today. And they didn’t disagree on much.
Bill Allowing Liens to Recover Unpaid Wages Passes California Legislative Committee
Apr 23, 2014California employees owed back wages would be able to place a lien on their former employer’s property under a bill that cleared the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Wednesday.
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Calif. April Budget Revenues Just Slightly Ahead of Projections
Thursday, April 24, 2014California Democrats and progressive groups hoping that strong state budget revenues would help them make the case for new spending will likely be disappointed by April income tax collections.
Water Picture Improves For Some California Towns
Thursday, April 24, 2014(AP) - While much of California remains in the grips of extreme drought, spring storms have eased pressure slightly and reduced the number of rural communities considered at risk of running dry.
Capitol Roundup: Smart Phone, Corporate CEO, Community College Bills
Thursday, April 24, 2014Bills that would deal with pay gaps between companies' CEOs and workers, and create four-year community college degrees moved forward in the legislature Thursday, while a measure would requiring kill switches on smart phones and tablets stalled.
Reno Budget Plan Could Save 15 Firefighter Jobs
Thursday, April 24, 2014The City of Reno has a plan to pay off debt, nearly double it’s reserves and save jobs.
Initiative Seeks To Legalize Pot In Nevada
Thursday, April 24, 2014(AP) -- A proposed measure to legalize recreation marijuana in Nevada has been filed.
Temporary Truce Called In Sriracha Hot Sauce Battle
Thursday, April 24, 2014(AP) -- The city of Irwindale in Southern California delayed a decision to declare a Sriracha plant a public nuisance.
Survey Finds Most Californians Support Common Core
Thursday, April 24, 2014(AP) -- While states around the U.S. are attempting to delay or stop the implementation of new education standards known as the Common Core, one study finds that most Californians are actually in support of it.
California Nurses Seek Greater Workplace Protections
Thursday, April 24, 2014Nurses across the state are calling for greater protections from violent patients. Lawmakers will vote on a bill today that would require hospitals to do more to prevent violence at their facilities.
Bill Allowing Liens to Recover Unpaid Wages Passes California Legislative Committee
Wednesday, April 23, 2014California employees owed back wages would be able to place a lien on their former employer’s property under a bill that cleared the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Wednesday.
Sec. of State Candidates Disagree on Fundraising Ban
Wednesday, April 23, 2014Four candidates for California’s Secretary of State covered issues from vote by mail elections to business licenses in a debate today. And they didn’t disagree on much.
Report Indicates The Drought Is Impacting Air Quality
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
The annual report on California's Air Quality has just been released, and the drought is listed as a major factor this year.
Fix 50 Construction Zone Accident Injures 3 Workers
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
UPDATED: Three construction workers were injured Wednesday morning when a semi-truck hit a piece of lumber sticking out in traffic.
Fix 50: Some Slowdown Reported But Traffic Is Flowing
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
Sacramento's "Fix 50" construction project has entered day two, and traffic is slow in the area where CalTrans is repairing and resurfacing the elevated section of highway 50. Some eastbound lanes are closed.
Steinberg Orders Ethics Training For Senators, Staff
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
Recent scandals in California's senate have put ethics in the spotlight and Capital Public Radio's Katie Orr spoke with former staffers to see what the discussion is like when no one is looking.
Review: Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra Celebrates 20th Year with Miss Saigon Musical
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra stages just one show per year, and it’s always a lavish effort with an Asian theme. For its 20th anniversary production, the Nevada City based company has chosen "Miss Saigon," a Vietnam War-inspired musical.
In Drought, Desperate Officials Consider Running Water Uphill
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
Because of the drought water districts in the San Joaquin Valley are proposing something that's never been tried before during a drought: they want to reverse the state's plumbing by running the California Aqueduct backwards.
Fix 50: More Can Be Done To Ease Congestion
Wed, Apr 23, 2014
Caltrans says efforts to reduce traffic congestion through the Fix 50 construction zone can still be increased and some people took the steps to help reduce traffic congestion through the Fix 50 construction zone, but other people could do more.
Elk Grove Opens State-Of-Art Waste Transfer Facility
Tue, Apr 22, 2014
The City of Elk Grove celebrated Earth Day Tuesday by opening the first-of-its-kind facility to collect hazardous and electronic waste.
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Tech Giants Settle Wage-Fixing Lawsuit
The suit alleged Google, Apple Intel and Adobe agreed not to recruit each others employees in order to drive down wages.
Feds Rescind Washington State's 'No Child Left Behind' Waiver
The news marks an important flare-up in a long-running war between teachers unions and the federal government over standardized testing. Washington has become the first state to lose its waiver.
Kerry Says Window For Russia To Change Course In Ukraine Is Closing
Secretary of State John Kerry said there is no question Russia is behind an effort to destabilize eastern Ukraine.
Life Outside The Fast Lane: Startups Wary Of Web Traffic Plan
The Federal Communications Commission's proposal would let Web companies pay for faster access. But entrepreneurs, like Reddit's co-founder, are wondering how they would have fared with such rules.
Why The U.S. Is Worried About A Deadly Middle Eastern Virus
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has a fatality rate of about 30 percent. An uptick in new cases in Saudi Arabia has health specialists concerned that the virus could spread outside the region.
Radioactive Leak At U.S. Waste Dump Was Preventable, Report Says
The Feb. 14 release of radioactive material at the facility in New Mexico that contaminated 21 workers was due to poor management and lack of oversight, the Department of Energy says.
Yankees Pitcher Suspended Over 'Foreign Substance' On Neck
An umpire threw Michael Pineda out of a game Wednesday after he noticed pine tar smeared on the pitcher's neck.
Recall Woes Push Along GM's Cultural Reinvention
Critics have blamed General Motors' delayed recall of a defective ignition switch on its dysfunctional culture. But there is already a shift underway to prioritize customers and communication.
Insight: Capitol Chat / Dating Documentary / One Sharp Mind / Sound Advice
Thursday, April 24, 2014Insight: Drought / Pam Braun / Fix 50 / Pet Tales / Sandra Dolores
Wednesday, April 23, 2014Insight: McKinley Village Developer and Supporters / News Network / Greg Brown
Tuesday, April 22, 2014Insight: Political Junkie Goes West / Telecommuting / Biodigestion / Sacramento Chamber Music Society
Monday, April 21, 2014Insight: Capitol Chat / Fix 50 / Maternal Health / Daisy Rockwell
Friday, April 18, 2014
Fix 50: Details, Delays And Detours
On April 22 until June 25, Caltrans will fix a section of U.S. Highway 50. Thousands of commuters are expected feel the impacts of lane closures and traffic delays. CapRadio has stories and a list of resources to help you navigate the construction.
Suddenly Sochi
Beth Ruyak's family gave her a unique birthday present this year - a surprise trip to the Winter Olympics in Sochi! Beth has traveled to 5 Olympic Games as a reporter. This time she's a spectator... and she's sharing her unexpected trip with us!
A Journey Back to Cuba
Monday, February 3, 2014CapRadio took 65 listeners to Cuba through a U.S. sanctioned "people-to-people" tour. Pauline Bartolone hosted one of the trips, largely leaving her reporter’s hat at home. Here she shares her experiences, with a focus on health care.
California State Of The State 2014
Special coverage of Gov. Jerry Brown's annual State of State address. Beth Ruyak hosts with CapRadio's Ben Adler, analyst Steve Swatt, political consultants Beth Miller and Jason Kinney and the "Political Junkie" Ken Rudin.
State Of Drought
Reservoir levels are at historic lows, municipalities are ordering mandatory conservation and farmers are bracing for water shortages. CapRadio has coverage on how Californians are being impacted by the drought.
Flu Season 2014
Flu season for 2014 is officially in full swing and several influenza-related deaths have been recorded throughout California, including five in Sacramento County. Capital Public Radio continues to cover stories about influenza virus.
New California Laws 2014
On Jan.1, 2014, new laws take effect -- impacting labor, economy, the environment and other aspects of society. We've collected stories about new legislation; where it comes from and how it impacts Californians.
California's Delta: Inside and Out
A 5-part series from environment reporter Amy Quinton examining the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta inside and out, from its habitat and residents to its crucial role as the state's major supplier of water.
Kings Coverage: Here We Play
Continuing coverage of the Sacramento Kings' new season after the city came close to losing the NBA franchise. The new season - and a new era for the Kings - started Oct. 30.
Special Section: Health Care in Transition
Open enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act runs Oct. 1, 2013 through Mar. 31, 2014. Learn more about the plans being offered in California and Nevada and follow the latest national, state and local health care stories here.
