Trump Treasury Nominee's Stint At California Bank Draws ScrutinyDecember 1, 2016Consumer groups in California are ringing the alarm bells about Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jazz Singer James Tormé: Giant Shoes Comfortably FilledDecember 1, 2016 | Paul ConleyMaking a career as a jazz singer is tough, but when you're the son of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, the challenge comes with unfair but inevitable comparisons. Thankfully James Tormé inherited what he calls his dad's "circuitry." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Explains Stakes For Democratic SupermajorityDecember 1, 2016The Legislative Analyst’s Office has released its outlook for California’s budget next year. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler joins us to discuss the financial expectations and the Democrats' supermajority in the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJohn Freeman Shares Second Issue Of His Literary JournalDecember 1, 2016Author and Editor John Freeman releases the second installment of his literary journal titled "Freemans: Family." He joins us by phone to talk about the details of the book while Naomi Williams and Garnette Cadogan read excerpts in studio. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ski Safety Improved Slightly In Past Six YearsNovember 30, 2016Safety at California ski resorts has improved slightly on average in the last six years, but a lot more can be done.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lays Out Long-Term Plan For Water ConservationNovember 30, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state agencies have released a long-term plan for water conservation. The proposal makes permanent some emergency water conservation measures already in place to deal with the state’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Internet Movie Database IMDb Sues State Of CaliforniaNovember 30, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Internet Movie Database, IMDb.com, is suing the state of California.
Many Ski Resorts Now Operating Because Of Recent StormsNovember 30, 2016 | Rich IbarraRecent storms have brought rain to the valley and snow to the mountains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCongress Reaches Deal To Forgive Bonus Repayments For California National Guard SoldiersNovember 30, 2016 | Chris NicholsThousands of California National Guard soldiers could benefit from a deal reached in Congress this week to forgive the repayment of improper reenlistment bonuses. A former state guardsman says, however, there are still unknowns in the deal.
Sacramento To Lead Nation In Home Price, Sales GainsNovember 30, 2016 | Steve MilneThere's good news and bad news in a new housing forecast out Wednesday, depending on whether you already own a home in the Sacramento area or are trying to buy one. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Investigators Release More Details About Abduction Of Redding WomanNovember 30, 2016 | Randol WhiteA California sheriff says the abductors of a woman who was held captive for three weeks branded her with a message before she was released. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUncertainty For California Program Extending Health Coverage To Undocumented Children November 30, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonHealth coverage for all undocumented children in California began earlier this year, but it may be short-lived under President-elect Donald Trump.
Sacramento City Council Approves Changes To Police Department OversightNovember 29, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 4:45 a.m.: The Sacramento City Council has approved a proposal to change how the city oversees its police department. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Gender-Specific Toys Could Have An Effect On ChildrenNovember 29, 2016 | Randol WhiteThe toys your child gets for Christmas this year, could set a tone for what they believe they're capable of achieving years from now.
EnvironmentConcerns Raised Over California's Plan To Provide More Water For FishNovember 29, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators hear from residents and farmers concerned about a plan to provide more water for threatened fish in the San Joaquin River and its tributaries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual EducationNovember 29, 2016Kids are showing reading gains in dual-language classrooms. There may be underlying brain advantages at work.
EnvironmentCalifornia Targets Dairy Cows To Combat Global WarmingNovember 29, 2016(AP) — California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock.
State GovernmentShould California Cities Tax Netflix And Hulu Like Cable TV?November 29, 2016 | Daniel PotterSome California cities are contemplating a tax on online video services like Netflix and Hulu. There’s a big debate over how such taxes should be implemented – if at all.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReporter Tells Stories Of California Retirees Struggling With PensionNovember 29, 2016In our ongoing series on California’s Pension Crisis, we hear the stories of some retirees who argue the benefits aren’t excessive. Reporter Sam Harnett guides us through the tales of three California retirees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats Capture Legislative SupermajoritiesNovember 28, 2016(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.
