Health CarePatient Showing Possible Ebola Symptoms At UC Davis Medical CenterJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgUPDATED Jan. 30, 6:50 A.M. A patient at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento is undergoing testing for Ebola. The Medical Center says as of yesterday evening, the patient was in good condition. Test results could take up to 72 hours.
Health CareInfectious Disease Expert Explains Why The Measles Spreads So QuicklyJanuary 29, 2015The number of measles cases in California is rising. CapRadio spoke with an infectious disease expert to learn more about how the virus spreads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareState Health Officials Fear E-Cigarettes Undoing Progress Made gainst Tobacco UseJanuary 29, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health officials say the rise of electronic cigarettes threatens to undo 25 years of progress the state has made against tobacco use.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: The (curious case of the) Watson IntelligenceJanuary 29, 2015 | Jeff HudsonThe B Street Theatre is mounting this critically-acclaimed trip through time. It's an entertaining play, according to theatre critic Jeff Hudson. It's also a bit unusual as the lead character, Watson, is not the star but history's perennial sidekick. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySonoma County Vinters Commit to SustainabilityJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThousands of wine enthusiasts are gathering in downtown Sacramento this week at the nation's largest wine and grape tradeshow. Experts highlighted "sustainability" as a growing trend in the industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Counting Sacramento County's HomelessJanuary 29, 2015 | Bob MoffittHundreds of volunteers canvassed Sacramento County Wednesday night looking for homeless people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Expands In California, Nevada With Dry JanuaryJanuary 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe dry January has expanded the severity of drought in California and Nevada.
State GovernmentGov. Brown And de León Talk Fiscal Responsibility And AusterityJanuary 29, 2015 | Ben AdlerIn different cities at separate events today, California Governor Jerry Brown and Senate President Kevin de León talked about the state's fiscal future in very different terms.
Survey Asks Businesses About Possible Minimum Wage IncreaseJanuary 29, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce has emailed surveys to its members asking for opinions about an increase to the minimum wage in the city of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPoll: California Voters Back Extending Prop 30 Taxes, Key Change To Prop 13January 28, 2015 | Ben AdlerVoters appear to be open to making a key change in California’s highly-popular property tax law – and to extending the tax increases they approved in 2012. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentS&P: Cuts, Not Taxes, Turned California's Budget AroundJanuary 28, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe ratings agency Standard & Poor’s says California’s financial turnaround is largely due to state budget cuts – not the Proposition 30 tax increases or the economic recovery.
Moderate Earthquake Strikes Northern California CoastJanuary 28, 2015(AP) - A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck off the coast of Northern California. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Bay Area Rapid Transit To Ban E-cigarettesJanuary 28, 2015(AP) - Bay Area Rapid Transit is set to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on its trains and at stations.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Cash For Grass In RosevilleJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is yanking grass and replacing it with drought-resistant landscaping to conserve water. Roseville also offers homeowners a 'Cash For Grass' rebate program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno's Homeless Get Vision Exams And Other ServicesJanuary 28, 2015 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time homeless people in Reno are getting free eye care at an annual services event. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityGood Year For Sacramento RestaurantsJanuary 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurgEighty new restaurants opened in Sacramento county last year. Openings outpaced closings by about 2 to 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Elk Grove Moving Ahead With Soccer ProjectJanuary 28, 2015 | Steve MilneTonight, the Elk Grove City Council is expected to keep the dream of a major soccer complex alive. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRare Sierra Nevada Red Fox Sighted In Yosemite National ParkJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceYosemite National Park officials said Wednesday that a rare red fox was seen by park biologists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildlife Agencies See Collapse of 2014 Winter Run SalmonJanuary 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal wildlife agencies say the entire winter-run of naturally-spawning Chinook salmon may have collapsed in 2014. The agencies will begin releasing triple the number of hatchery-raised juveniles next week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChancellor: CSU Will Work To Raise Graduation RatesJanuary 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia State University Chancellor Timothy White is promising that the CSU system will increase graduation rates for freshmen and transfer students over the next decade, a key desire of Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
