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.
Health CareStatewide Campaign Aims to Decrease Driving While Under the Influence of DrugsDecember 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new statewide campaign aims to shed light on the consequences of driving while high on drugs. The campaign starts a month after California legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly DemsDecember 6, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former-Sacramento Group, Tycho, Receives Grammy NominationDecember 6, 2016 | Melody Stone | Randol WhiteAn electronic group with strong ties to Sacramento has been nominated for a Grammy. Tycho's album "Epoch" is up for best electronic/dance album. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possible Hate Crime At Modesto Junior CollegeDecember 6, 2016 | Steve MilnePolice are investigating a possible hate crime at Modesto Junior College. A Latino man and woman say they were talking to each other in Spanish on Monday when they were assaulted by a white man who said: "You don't belong here..."
State GovernmentCalifornia To Weigh Funding Immigration LawyersDecember 6, 2016California lawmakers are proposing urgent bills to fund immigration lawyers and assist public defenders in helping protect immigrants in the state from President-elect Donald Trump's plans for more deportations.
Oakland Warehouse Manager Tells 'Today' Show: 'I Am Incredibly Sorry'December 6, 2016Derick Almena leased and managed the warehouse known as "Ghost Ship," which burned down over the weekend, killing at least 36 people. He gave an agonized, frequently tense interview on the Today show.
ACE Train Upgrade Bringing More WiFi Access To PassengersDecember 6, 2016 | Rich IbarraCommuters who take ACE trains on the two-hour trip from Stockton to San Jose are about to gain more access to WiFi with a major upgrade ACE is rolling out next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRookie Lawmakers Get Crash Course On First Day Of SessionDecember 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt was a little like the first day of school for the newly-inaugurated members of the California Legislature Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsLegislative Democrats Pass House Rules That Test Prop 54December 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerProposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Declare They Will Fight Trump PoliciesDecember 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe return of California lawmakers to the state Capitol after an election is typically a ceremonial and celebratory affair. Not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
