EnvironmentGovonor Brown Asks President Obama To Permanently Ban New Offshore Oil and Gas DrillingDecember 13, 2016 | Randol WhiteA letter sent by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday asks President Obama to permanently extend a temporary ban on new oil and gas drilling off the West Coast.
State GovernmentHigh Speed Rail Board Looks To Use Prop. 1A Bonds For The First TimeDecember 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe money comes with lots of strings and has prompted a new lawsuit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
WATCH: Sacramento Swearing In New Mayor, Darrell SteinbergDecember 13, 2016The City of Sacramento will swear in a new Mayor Tuesday afternoon. Watch the live stream of Darrell Steinberg taking the oath of office for the 56th Mayor of Sacramento at 5:50 p.m.
EnvironmentStudy: California Should Leave National Flood Insurance ProgramDecember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new analysis by UC Davis scientists shows California would be better off running its own flood insurance program, rather than participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSpike In Health Insurance Enrollees As Deadline NearsDecember 13, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCovered California is seeing a surge in enrollment as the Dec. 15 deadline approaches for health insurance coverage to begin Jan. 1.
Ski Instructor, 35, Killed In Weekend Accident Near TahoeDecember 13, 2016(AP) - Placer County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 35-year-old ski instructor who was killed in a skiing accident over the weekend at a mountain resort north of Lake Tahoe.
Streetcar Project Up For Discussion At Tuesday's City Council MeetingDecember 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Tuesday is expected to take the next step to bring a streetcar to Sacramento and West Sacramento. Some of the agencies involved think they may be able to expand the project sooner than expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Depressed While Pregnant? A Confusing Decision, But Choosing Treatment Is Better Than NotDecember 13, 2016 | Ali BudnerDepression during pregnancy is more common that most people think. For some women, it’s bad enough they may need medication. But what effect do antidepressants have on the fetus? That’s a question many are struggling with. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Non-Profit CAMI Leads STD Prevention ResearchDecember 13, 2016Dr. Bethany Holt is the Director of the Initiatives for multi-purpose prevention technologies at CAMI Health. She joins us to discuss the latest technology and research focused on reducing the spread of HIV and STDs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDestroy Boys Is Out With A Vengeance Against BoysDecember 13, 2016Sacramento garage-rock band Destroy Boys sit down to talk about their latest album. We revisit our interview with the high school band. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento, San Joaquin Region Teams To Play For State TitlesDecember 12, 2016 | Bob MoffittA host of schools in the greater Sacramento region are now one win away from state championships in their respective divisions.
University Of Pacific Breaks Ground On $1.5 Million Sports CenterDecember 12, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe University of the Pacific broke ground Monday on a $1.5 million athletics performance center. The center will contain weight training equipment dedicated to the men’s and women’s basketball teams and women’s volleyball.
Sacramento, West Sacramento Moving Towards Each Other With Joint Arts ProjectDecember 12, 2016 | Bob MoffittAn arts project to connect Sacramento and West Sacramento is on the verge of receiving a $250,000 in local and federal money.
EnvironmentMethane Emissions Growing Faster Than Any Other Time In Past Two DecadesDecember 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are meeting this week to discuss plans to cut methane emissions 40 percent by 2030. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe Likely To Spill Into Truckee River Later This WeekDecember 12, 2016 | Randol WhiteA pair of storms headed into California this week will likely push Lake Tahoe above its natural rim. Scientists with the National Weather Service say Thursday's system is predicted to pack the biggest punch.
Investigation Looks Into Privacy Concerns Of Uber DataDecember 12, 2016Uber uses mobile technology to match up riders and drivers and that means the company captures a ton of data. And that data is open to thousands of employees at Uber, who could use it for spying purposes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Exhibit Explores War Through The Eyes Of Those Who Served And Their FamiliesDecember 12, 2016 | Rich Ibarra"War Comes Home: The Legacy”is the name of an exhibit that goes on display Monday at the Cesar Chavez Central Library in Stockton. The exhibit shows the experience of war through letters, photos and videos. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia, Trump Administration Will Clash Over Environmental PolicyDecember 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonLegal experts expect a significant political clash between California and the federal government when it comes to environmental policy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Year Of Fact-Checking California, On-Air And OnlineDecember 12, 2016 | Chris NicholsIn our first year fact-checking the Golden State, PolitiFact California called out falsehoods and exaggerations by state and national leaders, candidates for office and multi-million dollar ballot measure campaigns during the state’s 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Ghost Ship' Fire Benefit Concert Will Feature Tycho Founder, Scott HansenDecember 12, 2016 | Randol WhiteA benefit concert aimed at raising money for the victims of last weekend's deadly warehouse fire in Oakland, will feature a musician with Sacramento roots.The founder of Tycho says it was something he felt compelled to do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
