State GovernmentBrown Names New Supreme Court NomineeNovember 24, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has named his latest nominee for the California Supreme Court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ferguson Jury: No Charges For Officer In Michael Brown's DeathNovember 24, 2014A grand jury has been considering possible charges against Officer Darren Wilson, a white police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, sparking a wave of protests. Follow NPRs live blog for updates.
Reno Food Bank Needs VolunteersNovember 24, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA food assistance provider in Reno has enough food... just not enough people to hand it out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC Davis Med Center Returning To District 5?November 24, 2014Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson wants to return U-C Davis Medical Center to City Council District 5 and has asked the City to put a proposal before City Council. This City Council is quite different from the one that put the hospital in District 6. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Sanctuary For The Homeless Opens In SacramentoNovember 24, 2014 | Ed JoyceA program opens this morning in Sacramento to care for and house the homeless over the winter months. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Reaching Out To Women VeteransNovember 24, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a “tool kit” designed to help organizations assist women veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Announces Hagel Resignation From PentagonNovember 24, 2014(AP) - President Barack Obama says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded it's an "appropriate time" for him to complete his service.
California Beekeepers Receive Disaster AssistanceNovember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe USDA is providing disaster assistance to beekeepers in California. The money may help some stay in business. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Second Crash For Bus In Same Day Kills One And Injures DozensNovember 23, 2014A tour bus that had already crashed into a restaurant earlier in the day overturned Sunday in Northern California, killing one person and injuring dozens more, six of them seriously, authorities said.
UC Davis Gets $100 Million Grant For Virus ResearchNovember 21, 2014 | Bob MoffittUC Davis has been studying viruses like Ebola for the past five years. Today, the school was awarded a $100million grant to continue researching viruses and how they are transmitted from animals to humans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRoller Coaster Ride Continues For California EconomyNovember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in October, despite the state adding more than 40,000 jobs. But the state also revised its September job loss down even further. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Laying Off 40, Citing Budget WoesNovember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerCapitol sources tell Capital Public Radio that budget problems are forcing the layoffs of 40 state Senate employees and an across-the-board health care premium increase. Otherwise, the Senate would be unable to meet payroll next year.
Business Journal: Rising Home Prices, Speedy Internet Service, Doctor AccessNovember 21, 2014New data show Sacramento region home prices are still rising faster than incomes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Proponents Of Tobacco Tax To Try Again In 2016November 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerTwo years after California voters rejected a measure that would have raised the tax on tobacco products, a coalition is forming to try again – in the Legislature or on the November 2016 ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Welcome Immigration ActionNovember 20, 2014 | Katie OrrIt’s estimated that nearly a quarter of America’s 12 million undocumented immigrants live in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Regents Approve Five-Year Tuition IncreasesNovember 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California students again tried to block a tuition increase proposal – without success.
Obama Goes It Alone, Shielding Up To 5 Million Immigrants From DeportationNovember 20, 2014The executive action announced by the president Thursday will temporarily halt deportation for some immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally.
Health CareCovered California Enrollment Looks Better Than Last YearNovember 20, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says this year’s early health insurance enrollment is looking more promising than last year’s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study Urges Thorough Review Of Water Storage ProjectsNovember 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittAs the forecast for a wet December improves, a new study says only so much water can be stored by future dam or reservoir projects in California.
Weather Service: Wet December More LikelyNovember 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe National Weather Service is offering a more positive forecast for the likelihood of a wet December in California.
