Minn. Police Officer Who Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With ManslaughterNovember 16, 2016The Ramsey County Attorney said the use of deadly force by Ofc. Jeronimo Yanez was not justified.
Student Diversity Sought For STEM TrainingNovember 16, 2016 | Bob Moffitt | Steve MilneThe head of the National Society of Black Engineers, Karl Reid, was in Sacramento Tuesday to take part in a forum at Washington Elementary School to get more low-income children of color on the right pathway to careers in science and engineering.
Lead Found At 11 Homes Near Sacramento Gun RangeNovember 16, 2016(AP) - Elevated levels of lead have been discovered in the yards of 11 homes near a shuttered gun range that was found to be contaminated with lead dust.
Trump University Back In Court On FridayNovember 16, 2016Lawyers for president elect-Donald Trump argued since last week that the case should be postponed because Trump is now preoccupied with his transition to the White House. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Reasoning Behind Prop. 61's Rejection By CaliforniansNovember 16, 2016Why did Californians oppose Proposition 61, meant to reduce the cost of prescription drug prices? Roger Salazar with the Yes on 61 campaign discusses with UC Berkeley’s Richard Scheffler. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhat Happens To Health Coverage In California Under A Trump Presidency?November 15, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonPresident-elect Donald Trump says he will repeal and replace Obamacare. What does that mean for Covered California and Medi-Cal? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP Assemblyman Defeated, Giving Democrats SupermajorityNovember 15, 2016(AP) - Republican Assemblyman Eric Linder has been defeated by Democratic challenger Sabrina Cervantes, giving the Democrats a supermajority in the California Assembly.
Constitutional Law Professor Talks Trump’s Possible Supreme Court NomineesNovember 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittAs President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet takes shape, judicial scholars are also reviewing his list of potential nominees for the United States Supreme Court vacancy.
Bundy Brothers Back In Custody In Nevada For Feb. 6 TrialNovember 15, 2016(AP) - Ammon Bundy and his brother, Ryan, are back in federal custody in Nevada ahead of a February trial on charges stemming from a 2014 standoff with federal agents outside their father's ranch near Bunkerville.
California Universities Weigh First Tuition Hikes In 6 YearsNovember 15, 2016(AP) - Faced with record high enrollments and the need to hire more faculty, the University of California and California State University are considering raising tuition for the first time in six years.
Not Guilty Plea In California Deputy's DeathNovember 15, 2016(AP) - A Northern California man denies that he gunned down an on-duty Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputy.
Food and SustainabilityLarge Food Vendors Pledge To Buy Chicken Raised Under "Humane" StandardsNovember 15, 2016 | Julia MitricOut-of-state poultry producers supply roughly half the chicken Californians eat. Two big U.S. food vendors are pledging to buy their poultry from producers who provide better living conditions and more "humane" slaughter for broiler chickens by 2024. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Protesters Take To The Streets Of Sacramento Over The Dakota Access PipelineNovember 15, 2016A protest targeting the US Army Corp of Engineers took place in Downtown Sacramento Tuesday afternoon. Native American, environmental and social justice groups congregated to call for a stop to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
RootsLeon Russell Dies; Southern Rock Legend Was 74November 15, 2016Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell has died in Nashville at the age of 74. His wife, Jan, said through an intermediary that the legendary musician and songwriter had died Sunday in his sleep in Nashville.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat Became Of California's Remaining Election BallotsNovember 15, 2016Ben Adler joins us with updated information on ballot counts and how California propositions still to be decided are faring. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Gail Halverson Releases First Of 'Stockbridge Series' NovelsNovember 15, 2016“The Boundary Stone” is Gail Avery Halverson’s first book in her new “Stockbridge Series.” The story is set in 17th century England as the Great Plague carves a devastating path across the country. She joins Insight today share details of her book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Survivor Of Attempted `Suicide By Cop' Thanks Reno OfficersNovember 15, 2016(AP) - Surveillance video at a Reno casino has helped clear three white police officers of any wrongdoing after they shot an armed black man in a downtown parking garage last year.
Taliban Claim Responsibility For Death Of A Soldier From StocktonNovember 15, 2016(AP) - Officials at Dover Air Force Base are preparing to welcome home a fallen soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.
As Pot Prop Passes, Sacramento Mulls Medical Marijuana ChangesNovember 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittTuesday, the Sacramento City Council's law and legislation committee will consider an ordinance regarding testing labs and restrictions to the ways oil may be legally extracted from marijuana.The full council will consider other rules changes.
State GovernmentNew Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles In Northern CaliforniaNovember 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerSales of plug-in electric vehicles in California are projected to pass the 250,000 mark later this month. One reason the cars haven’t sold faster is a lack of sufficient charging stations. But that’s starting to change.
