John Glenn, First American To Orbit The Earth, Dies At 95December 8, 2016Former Sen. John Glenn has died at 95. After a career as a Marine pilot, Glenn was chosen as an astronaut. He was the third American in space.
Vacation Rentals Add to Tahoe Workforce Housing CrunchDecember 8, 2016In and around Lake Tahoe, housing costs are going through the roof. Of course, that's the case for all of California but what makes the situation in Tahoe interesting, is that the people driving up the cost of local housing don't actually live there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off The Coast Of Northern CaliforniaDecember 8, 2016(AP) - The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California in the Pacific Ocean.
Deadly Fire In Oakland May Spark Crackdown On Off-The-Grid Artists' SpacesDecember 8, 2016Rents in the Bay Area are among the highest in the country, pushing many artists into illegal work/live spaces like the Ghost Ship, where a fire left 36 dead. Now, officials vow to step up regulation.
Tesla Jobs In Nevada Only One-Fifth Of Projected So FarDecember 8, 2016(AP) - The number of workers at Tesla's giant battery factory in northern Nevada has only reached about one-fifth the level the electric car company had projected would be in place by the end of this year.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezProposition 66 Passed -- Now What For Jerry Brown?December 8, 2016California voters passed Proposition 66, which would expedite the death penalty in the state. However, Gov. Jerry Brown has publicly expressed opposition to it for years and is now caught in a difficult place. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDavis Conductor Prepares For Sacramento, San Francisco Ballet ShowsDecember 8, 2016Conductor Matilda Hoffman will be busy the next few weeks, conducting the Nutcracker both here in Sacramento and in San Francisco starting this weekend. She joins Insight to discuss the upcoming productions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Genius Recipes' From Food52 Director Kristen MigloreDecember 8, 2016Kristen Miglore is the creative director of Food52 which released the NYT bestseller Genius Recipes. She joins Insight to discuss her evolution from Oak Ridge grad to foodie expert in New York City. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sen Boxer Delivers Farewell Speech on Capitol HillDecember 7, 2016 | Randol WhiteOne of California's most outspoken politicians is saying her goodbyes to colleagues in Washington D.C.
People Were Trapped On Second Floor In Oakland Warehouse FireDecember 7, 2016Investigators say the fire at an Oakland warehouse that claimed 36 lives progressed rapidly, trapping people on second floor.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Call For More Limits On Cooperating With Federal Immigration AgentsDecember 7, 2016 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state lawmakers in Sacramento have introduced the California Values Act, a bill to further limit state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officers.
California Leads Country With Most Job GainsDecember 7, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalifornia’s employment picture improved last month, with 29,000 new private sector jobs added. Experts see the trend continuing into next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno Student Shot By Campus Police Officer On School GroundsDecember 7, 2016UPDATE: Reno Police say a 14-year-old high school student in Reno is in critical condition being treated for a gunshot wound following a fight on campus earlier today.
Gray Wolf Protected In New Management PlanDecember 7, 2016 | Steve MilneState wildlife officials say they won't try to strip California gray wolves of their protections once the animal's rebounding population hits a critical mass. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento State Theatre And Dance Honors Jose Limon On 60th AnniversaryDecember 7, 2016Sacramento State's Theatre and Dance Department marks its 60th anniversary with a performance recreating a Jose Limon piece called "A Choreographic Offering." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Davis Islamic Center Among Mosques That Received Hate LetterDecember 7, 2016 | Sally LongeneckerThe Davis Islamic Center is one of many mosques around the country that received a letter from self-proclaimed supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.
Kevin Johnson Leads Final Sacramento City Council Meeting As MayorDecember 7, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has presided over his last city council meeting. Before Tuesday night’s meeting, a half-hour party was held at City Hall. Johnson thanked city workers for their efforts.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Revisits Mike Pence Claims On Conversion TherapyDecember 7, 2016PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols revisits a fact check conducted in July on Mike Pence and conversion therapy. The rating has been updated based on new research. Nichols explains the reason behind the change in ruling. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMcGeorge Law Professor Gives Insight On Possible Pro-Life Changes With Trump PresidencyDecember 7, 2016How might reproductive rights change under a Trump Administration? McGeorge Law Professor Leslie Jacobs talks about what could happen with the President-Elect's promise to fill Antonin Scalia's seat with a conservative pro-life justice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMolly Fisk Releases Collection Of Essays In 'Houston, We Have A Possum'December 7, 2016Poet, author and radio personality Molly Fisk returns to Insight with her latest work "Houston, We Have a Possum." She'll share some of her newest collection of essays and talk about future projects she's working on. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
