State GovernmentUp Against the Ceiling: The California Legislature Is Losing WomenOctober 23, 2014 | Katie OrrOn the surface, women look like they’re doing well in the California Legislature. But we'll take a closer look in the third part of our series, Up Against the Ceiling: The Push for More Women in California Politics Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: The Grapes Of WrathOctober 23, 2014 | Jeff HudsonJohn Steinbeck’s classic novel of poverty and migration marks its 75th anniversary this year. The Sacramento Theater Company is staging a theatrical version of this famous American saga, including new music by Misner and Smith. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Retains Lead, Prop 2 Gains SupportOctober 23, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is retaining his lead and the political ads blanketing California’s airwaves may be having an effect on voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Election Workers Train For November ElectionOctober 23, 2014 | Rich IbarraElection workers are undergoing training in preparation for the November election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Local Bond, Tax Measures Galore On November BallotOctober 23, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide on a record number of local tax and bond measures this fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Monitoring Two People For Signs Of EbolaOctober 23, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento County says it has begun monitoring people in the area who have recently arrived from three West African countries affected by Ebola. Officials say very few people belong in that category. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzHerbie Hancock: 'On A Path To Find My Own Answer'October 23, 2014Hancock connects the dots between Miles Davis, Sly Stone, Buddhist chants and his own long career. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Still At Risk Of Floods During DroughtOctober 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonIf a flood were to hit Twitchell Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta it would threaten much of California’s water supply. It’s why emergency management agencies are holding flood-fighting exercises during a drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Soldier Killed, Suspect Dead In Shooting Near Canadian ParliamentOctober 22, 2014The Canadian Parliament building was on lockdown as authorities searched for more possible gunmen. The country had already been on high alert after an attack earlier in the week against two Canadian soldiers.
State GovernmentUp Against the Ceiling: Getting Women Ready For BattleOctober 22, 2014 | Katie OrrFor various reasons a lot of women have trouble seeing themselves in political office. We'll look at the effort to recruit and elect more women in the second part of our series,Up Against the Ceiling: The Push for More Women in California Politics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
El Dorado County Ballot Measure Would Link Cost Of Fighting Wildfire To Property TaxesOctober 22, 2014Under a new ballot measure for El Dorado County, the cost of preventing wildfires would increase property tax bills. A fire district in the Lake Tahoe Basin wants to spend more on wildfire fuel reduction and pass the cost on to property owners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Memorial Service Held For Pilot Killed In Crash During Dog Rock FireOctober 22, 2014Firefighters and family members held a tribute Tuesday for the pilot who was killed in a crash during the Dog Rock Fire.
Nevada Issues 255 Gay Marriage Licenses In 1 WeekOctober 22, 2014(AP) -- About 255 same-sex couples sought marriage licenses in Nevada in the first week after the marriages were ruled legal.
Health CareGovernor Brown Meets With Health Officials to Prepare for Possible Ebola CaseOctober 22, 2014On Tuesday, the Governor met with a group of nurses from the California Nurses Association, which wants to go above and beyond new safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
Drone Conference In Reno Focuses On FarmingOctober 22, 2014 | Ky PlaskonAn unmanned aerial vehicle conference in Reno is focussing on helping farmers survive in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: 181 California Dams Key For Fish SurvivalOctober 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceUC Davis researchers have identified 'high priority' dams in California where releasing water may be a key for the survival of native fish species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDance Company Celebrates 5th Anniversary Of The Doorway October 22, 2014The Doorway celebrates its 5th anniversary. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RootsThe Dustbowl Revival Reminds Us Why We Love American MusicOctober 22, 2014 | Melody StoneFounder of The Dustbowl Revival, Zach Lupetin, feels like American roots music is too good to take on one at a time. His band weaves it all together for a rukus, energetic, All-American sound.
State GovernmentKashkari Steps Up Attacks On BrownOctober 21, 2014 | Katie OrrWith time running out, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Neel Kashkari is increasing the attacks on Democratic Incumbent Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUp Against the Ceiling: Meet The Women Serving in OfficeOctober 21, 2014 | Katie OrrWomen hold less than a third of state, county and city elected offices in California. We'll meet some of them in the first part of our series, Up Against the Ceiling: The Push for More Women in California Politics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
