Insight With Vicki GonzalezSierra Nevada Donates $2 Million For UC Davis Brewing ProgramJanuary 5, 2017Sierra Nevada recently announced it is donating $2 million for an endowed professorship in brewing. Charlie Bamforth, professor of Brewing and Malting Sciences joins us to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Dems Hire Eric Holder To Challenge Trump PoliciesJanuary 4, 2017 | Ben BradfordOn their first day of session Wednesday, Democratic leaders announced they have retained former Obama Administration Attorney General Eric Holder to challenge the incoming Trump Administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pants On Fire For Claim California Legalized Child ProstitutionJanuary 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsA misleading op-ed by Republican state Assemblyman Travis Allen in the Washington Examiner claims that California has legalized child prostitution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Traffic Being Held On Westbound I-80, Hwy 50 OpenJanuary 4, 2017Westbound I-80 traffic is being held at the Nevada state line and in Truckee due to weather over the summit. Highway 50 over Echo Summit is now open but traffic may be held intermittently.
Heavy Rain Raises Flood Concerns In YosemiteJanuary 4, 2017 | Rich IbarraHeavy rain through this week is raising the possibility of flooding in Yosemite National Park. This could cause the park to close. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Californians' Water Use Up Despite DroughtJanuary 4, 2017(AP) - The latest figures show Californians' water use is still on the rise since the state lifted mandatory conservation for the drought.
EnvironmentObama Administration Wants Progress On California Water TunnelsJanuary 4, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe Obama administration is pushing for progress on a California water project before it leaves office.
Some Bizarre Black Holes Put On Light ShowsJanuary 4, 2017Black holes aren't all doom and gloom. Some of these incredibly dense matter-suckers fling powerful jets of light and charged particles — the space version of a fireworks show.
Lawmaker Editorial On Law Decriminalizing Child Prostitution Causes FirestormJanuary 4, 2017Under SB1322 anyone under 18 cannot be arrested and prosecuted for soliciting or engaging in prostitution. Republican Assemblyman Travis Allen put out a scathing editorial that called the law "immoral." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Concussion Protections Extended To Younger AthletesJanuary 4, 2017The new year will bring new concussion protocols for children of all ages who participate in sports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two Retired Sac. Government Officials May Soon Be Back At WorkJanuary 4, 2017 | Bob MoffittTwo retired government officials from Sacramento may soon be collecting city paychecks and their state pensions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
George Lucas Museum Cliffhanger: LA Or San Francisco?January 4, 2017George Lucas is at crossroads between choosing San Francisco and Los Angeles for his personal art collection. He decides in January where to place the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
DevelopingWinter Weather Causes Road Closures, DelaysJanuary 4, 2017Road delays continue across Northern California and Nevada because of additional snow and rain.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Return To Capitol For New YearJanuary 4, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers return to work Wednesday for what promises to be a busy January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Minimum Wage Increase Helps Spur Zoo Price HikesJanuary 4, 2017 | Steve MilneIt'll cost you more to visit the Sacramento Zoo. Higher admission prices go into effect in the new year. Zoo officials say the price hikes will help with operational costs and with salaries, now that California has a higher minimum wage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Laws Series: Driving RestrictionsJanuary 4, 2017With the start of the new year, Capital Public Radio continues its new laws coverage. Reporter Chris Nichols took a look at two new driving related laws in California, one for infants and the other regarding cellphones. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPalms Playhouse In Winters Reopens With New Owners January 4, 2017Long-time music venue Palms Playhouse was closed for most of 2016 after the previous owner retired. We meet the new owners and hear their plans for the future. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
KCRA’s Parent Company Dispute With DirecTV Leads To Channel Black OutJanuary 3, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerNorthern California DirecTV customers are tuning into KCRA Channel 3 to find the station has been blacked out due to a dispute with Hearst Television, KCRA’s parent company. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Highways Now Open Following Multiple Vehicle Crashes TuesdayJanuary 3, 2017Caltrans says all roads are now open after two vehicle crashes caused multiple highway closures Tuesday.
EnvironmentWater In California's Snowpack Below AverageJanuary 3, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe first manual snow survey of the season found the amount of water in California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
