$1.1 Million Grant To Help Save Threatened California BirdJanuary 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonA federal grant could give California dairy farmers incentive to help save the Tricolored Blackbird. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Economic Forecast Promising, But With Some WorriesJanuary 21, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Business Review says the region's unemployment is falling and home prices are increasing. There are some "head winds" to future economic growth.
Obama's State Of The Union Address Draws Mixed Reaction From Local LawmakersJanuary 21, 2015 | Jenny O'Mara | Steve MilnePresident Obama's State of the Union address drew mixed reaction from Sacramento-area lawmakers.
Food and SustainabilityFalling Gas Prices Not Likely To Lower Grocery BillsJanuary 21, 2015 | Lesley McClurgYou may think cheaper gas means cheaper groceries, but the economics are not that simple. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAmazon, California Move Past Online Sales Tax BattleJanuary 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerFour years after Amazon struck a deal with Gov. Jerry Brown and California lawmakers, the internet retailing giant now has five fulfillment centers open across the state. It also collects online sales tax from Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bird Clean Up Continues At Fairfield Rescue CenterJanuary 21, 2015 | Steve MilneThe cleanup of some sort of mysterious goo on Bay Area seabirds continues at a rescue center in Solano County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report Card Grades Region On Tobacco ControlJanuary 21, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento gets a "C" grade when it comes to tobacco control polices. That's according to the American Lung Association's annual report card released today.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFood And Sustainability Q&AJanuary 21, 2015Lesley McClurg is Capital Public Radio’s new Food & Sustainability reporter –- she’s been asking about that word “sustainability” and she joins Insight to talk about what she found out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Transcript: Republican Response To State Of The Union AddressJanuary 20, 2015U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union address.
Transcript: 2015 State Of The Union AddressJanuary 20, 2015The text of President Obama's 2015 State of the Union address, as released by the White House.
EnvironmentSalmon Survival In California's DroughtJanuary 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonSalmon rely on cool water temperatures and aquatic plants to survive. So California’s drought has hit them particularly hard. But UC Davis researchers have found one area where the fish are flourishing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBachelor's Degrees Coming To Community CollegesJanuary 20, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornians looking to earn bachelor’s degrees will soon have another option at community college. A pilot program was approved today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers To Pursue Right-To-Die LegislationJanuary 20, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are pursuing legislation to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives after the highly publicized case of Brittany Maynard.
'Tonight, We Turn The Page': Obama Lays Out 2015 AgendaJanuary 20, 2015Delivering his sixth State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama faced a Congress that's now controlled by his Republican opponents. His speech included possible areas of cooperation — and a threat to use his veto power.
Small Fire On Grounds Of California Governor's MansionJanuary 20, 2015(AP) - State fire officials are investigating a small-but-suspicious fire that broke out on the grounds of the California governor's mansion.
Possible Bobcat Sighting Reported In East SacramentoJanuary 20, 2015A woman has reported seeing a bobcat or possibly a mountain lion in the back yard of her East Sacramento home.
California To Select 4-Year Community CollegesJanuary 20, 2015(AP) - California school officials are set to select as many as 15 community colleges for a pilot program that would allow them to offer 4-year degrees.
Light Quake Shakes Central California AreaJanuary 20, 2015(AP) - A light earthquake has shaken a Central California region southeast of Monterey Bay.
Food and SustainabilityCounty Officials Condemn Public FridgeJanuary 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA UC Davis student is on a mission to stop food waste by placing a refrigerator in his front yard for neighbors to share leftovers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry January For TahoeJanuary 20, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe United States Department of Agriculture says January is shaping up to be another dry month in the Lake Tahoe area and that signals an unprecedented fourth year of drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
