Chief of Pot Bureau Tells Lawmakers Marijuana Permits Will Be Phased InJanuary 31, 2017 | Julia MitricThe head of the agency tasked with providing permits for sellers of recreational pot told lawmakers the agency will phase in licensing starting January 1, 2018. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme CourtJanuary 31, 2017The run-up to the announcement has played out with the bravado and suspense of a reality TV show. The choice appears to be between federal judges Neil Gorsuch or Thomas Hardiman.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Agriculture Sees 17 Percent Drop In Revenue in 2015January 31, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tower Bridge Area Reopened After Police Arrested Woman Blocking RoadJanuary 31, 2017 | Randol WhiteUPDATE Feb 1. 6:57 a.m.: The West Sacramento Police Department says the Tower Bridge reopened along with its adjoining roadways Tuesday night.
San Francisco Sues Trump Over His 'Sanctuary City' OrderJanuary 31, 2017(AP) - San Francisco is suing President Donald Trump, claiming an executive order over immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities" is unconstitutional and a severe invasion of the city's sovereignty.
State GovernmentFormer DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's InfluenceJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordA flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump's Executive Order On Immigration, AnnotatedJanuary 31, 2017The order, which temporarily bans travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, has prompted protests and legal action around the country. Here is the full text, annotated by NPR journalists.
Sacramento Will Be Starting Point For 2017 Amgen Tour Of CaliforniaJanuary 31, 2017The Amgen Tour of California has announced the routes for each stage of the statewide cycling race.
Report: California Building Less Than Half Of Homes It NeedsJanuary 31, 2017California's Department of Housing and Community Development has issued its first Statewide Housing Assessment Report since 2000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezShelly Willis: A Retrospective on an Arts VisionaryJanuary 31, 2017Shelly Willis retired after a decade-long career as the director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission this past December. She joins Insight to discuss the transformation of the city’s arts under her tenure. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump's Executive Order On Refugees Sparks Fierce Debate At California CapitolJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump's executive order on refugees dominated the California state Capitol Monday. The California Senate passed a non-binding resolution that called the action unconstitutional. Republicans generally support Trump's move, but not all. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tiny Residence Could Provide Help In Solving Sacramento Homeless ProblemJanuary 30, 2017 | Bob MoffittA potential solution to the homeless problem in Sacramento is parked outside City Hall this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UOP Reaches Out To Its Muslim Students In Midst Of Travel BanJanuary 30, 2017 | Rich IbarraUniversities and colleges in the U.S. are looking carefully at the President’s executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The University of the Pacific is reaching out to its Muslim students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers Differ On "Middle Class Scholarship" ProgramJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats are at odds over the fate of a program that provides scholarships to middle-class Californians who attend a UC or CSU. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California Makes Final Push For Enrollment Amid Uncertain FutureJanuary 30, 2017Californians have two more days to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. State officials are making a final push to get people to enroll, despite the law's uncertain future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Project May Slow TrafficJanuary 30, 2017(AP) - A suicide barrier to be installed on the Golden Gate Bridge is expected to take four years to build and could disrupt traffic.
Health CareProposed Medicaid Funding Changes Could Lead To Medi-Cal CutsJanuary 30, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonPresident Donald Trump and his administration want to turn Medicaid into a block grant program, which policy analysts say could put more burden on states to cover costs -- and lead to coverage cuts in California.
ImmigrationCalifornia Lawmakers React (Or Don't React) To Trump Travel BanJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers were seen joining protesters on Sunday against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, while Republicans remained largely silent.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Recaps Trump's Executive Actions, Staff ChangesJanuary 30, 2017It has been another weekend filled with executive action and reactions from across the U.S. Political Junkie Ken Rudin puts it all into perspective in his weekly segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLawmakers Respond To Trump's Actions From Past WeekendJanuary 30, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown took part in a Science Friday segment with Ira Flatow in the Insight studio at Capital Public Radio. We recap the time he spent afterward with Beth Ruyak and Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
