New Laws: Schools To Limit Willful Defiance OffensesDecember 30, 2014 | Steve MilneCalifornia elementary school teachers and administrators will soon be returning to work after the holiday break. A new state law starting January 1 will affect how they discipline some students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Goats Used For Christmas Tree RecyclingDecember 30, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA new program in the Reno area using goats to recycle Christmas trees has already collected more than 70 trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'December 30, 2014The president says incidents in the past year have "surfaced" long-simmering issues between minority communities and authorities, allowing for a healthy airing of grievances.
AirAsia Crash: Rescue Crews Pull Bodies, Find Plane Wreckage In Java SeaDecember 30, 2014Rescuers scouring the waters off Indonesia say they have found dozens of bodies. Flight QZ8501, which was carrying 155 passengers and seven crew members, vanished on Sunday.
California Fire Investigation Finds No Sex TapeDecember 30, 2014(AP) - Sixteen state firefighters have been placed on paid leave in an ongoing investigation that grew out of what California fire officials say were unfounded allegations of a sex tape.
Strong Winds Knock Out Power And Down TreesDecember 30, 2014SMUD reported several large power outages earlier this afternoon but quickly restored power to more than 10,000 customers. Currently they are working to restore power to 1,253 customers.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Opponents Turn In Referendum SignaturesDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerOpponents of California’s new statewide plastic bag ban say they’ve collected enough signatures to give voters a chance to reject it. If the referendum qualifies, the law set to take effect July 1st will be delayed until the November 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry, Cold Storm Headed Our WayDecember 29, 2014 | Bob MoffittCold air from Canada is expected to bring wind and a little snow to the Sierra just in time for New Year's Eve.
A Look At 2014: Ten Of Our Most Powerful Visual StoriesDecember 29, 2014 | Andrew Nixon2014 was a busy year for Capital Public Radio’s multimedia producer, Andrew Nixon. From breaking news to long-form documentary coverage, he kept his lens trained on compelling stories from around our region.
State GovernmentNew Laws: EpiPens To Be Required At California SchoolsDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerEvery California school will be required to stock auto-injectors to treat students who suffer allergic reactions under a new law that takes effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Year In Review: Top Stories Of 2014December 29, 2014From the drought to the outbreak of large wildfires, 2014 was a year full of big news stories. CapRadio reflects on this year's big headlines.
Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His AgendaDecember 29, 2014President Obama begins his administration's final phase the way he began several others: recovering from disaster, in this case the loss of the Senate. He's striving to show he won't be a lame duck.
Full Transcript: President Obama's Full NPR InterviewDecember 29, 2014Steve Inskeep's wide-ranging interview with President Obama covers recent executive actions on Cuba and immigration, race relations in the U.S., health care and extending democracy in the Middle East.
Historic Reno Bridge Faces Beginning Of EndDecember 29, 2014(AP) - It will soon be the beginning of the end for a historic bridge spanning the Truckee River in downtown Reno.
How To Recycle After Celebrating The HolidaysDecember 29, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA Sacramento recycling group says the holidays create a lot of trash. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Search Resumes For Missing AirAsia Flight With 162 AboardDecember 28, 2014Flight QZ8501, traveling from Indonesia to Singapore, lost contact with air traffic control Sunday morning. The search for the plane was suspended for the night, but resumed at dawn.
AirAsia Plane Missing After Takeoff From IndonesiaDecember 27, 2014Search and rescue operations are underway for an AirAsia plane that lost contact with air traffic control after takeoff from Indonesia on a flight to Singapore.
NPR's Extensive, Multi-Part Interview With President Obama To Air Starting MondayDecember 27, 2014The President discussed his recent executive actions on immigration and Cuba, foreign policy, health care and race relations in a 40-minute interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep which airs in three parts starting Monday on Morning Edition.
Health CareNew Law Prevents Health Insurers' Waiting Period For Small Business EmployeesDecember 26, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneStarting Jan. 1, health insurers offering plans through California small employers will have to stop imposing waiting periods before employees are covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Officials Issue Caramel Apple WarningDecember 26, 2014(AP) - California health officials are warning people not to eat Happy Apple brand caramel apples after they were recalled over concerns they could be contaminated with listeria.
