Redistricting Commission Before Sacramento VotersNovember 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittOn this November's ballot, people who live in the city of Sacramento will consider whether to create a new commission to redraw city council districts.
Parcel Tax Vote For Schools On Sacramento's BallotNovember 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittPeople who live in the City of Sacramento are being asked to approve a 75 dollar tax on parcels within the Sacramento Unified School District.
Final Election Push Is About Logistics, Not Changing MindsNovember 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordThousands of campaign volunteers will be out in force this weekend, in the lead-up to Tuesday’s presidential election. It’s the final push to rally voters--less focused on changing minds and more about logistics.
Bold claims about California’s drug price measure persist, despite unknownsNovember 4, 2016 | Chris NicholsSupporters of Proposition 61, the California Drug Price Relief Act, say it would chip away at the huge cost of prescription drugs in the state and eventually lower prices nationwide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Death Penalty Could Go Either Way In California, New Poll ShowsNovember 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia voters are almost equally divided over California’s death penalty, according to a new poll from Field Research and UC Berkeley.
Community Shocked By Shooting Death Of Boxing TrainerNovember 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittA memorial continues to grow for a Marysville boxing trainer who was shot to death outside of his gym and in front of his eight-year-old son Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia Voter Registration Nears 20 MillionNovember 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerA record 19.4 million Californians are now registered to vote, and the percentage of eligible voters who are registered is higher than it’s been in 20 years.
Insight With Beth Ruyak October HighlightsNovember 4, 2016Balancing election coverage with public affairs of the region this month proved challenging. We kept the scope of our interviews finely tuned to local issues. Below are some of the guests featured on Insight in October.
Roadside DistractionsMore Than A Water Tower: The Art, History And Utility Of Alhambra ReservoirNovember 4, 2016 | Melody StoneThe large concrete cylinders peppering the Sacramento skyline blend into the overall cityscape. But this huge, multi-purpose structure east of downtown is worth exploring. We take a peek inside, in the latest installment of “Roadside Distractions.”
Can Spinach Be Used To Detect Chemicals Including Those Found In Explosives?November 4, 2016 | Julia MitricScientists are looking at spinach in a radically different way. Researchers are using nano-particles to turn spinach plants into sensors that can detect harmful chemicals including those found in explosives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Weekend Closures On I-80 In North SacramentoNovember 4, 2016 | Steve MilneIf you'll be driving in Sacramento this weekend, you'll want to avoid westbound Interstate 80. Caltrans crews will be doing roadwork and closing ramps and lanes from Longview Drive to just west of West El Camino Avenue. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Market 5 ONE 5, Brewery Grants, Palladio Luxe CinemaNovember 4, 2016Downtown Sacramento's booming R Street Corridor got a boost this week when Raley's announced it plans to open a new grocery store called Market 5-ONE-5 at 915 R Street. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsMexico's Demand For Potent California Marijuana Creates Southbound SmugglingNovember 4, 2016Marijuana has long flowed from Mexico into the U.S. Now, it's starting to flow in the opposite direction.
Arts and LifestyleCapStage's Dark Comedy 'August: Osage County' Raises The BarNovember 4, 2016 | Jeff HudsonThe play “August: Osage County,” picked up the Pulitzer Prize in 2008. It’s a dark comedy about a massively dysfunctional Oklahoma family. Theater critic Jeff Hudson says the current production in Sacramento is an eye-opener. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Debriefs Latest Ballot Measure Polls, Interview With Governor BrownNovember 4, 2016Days away from Election Day, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler examines the latest field poll examining voters' opinions on the state’s ballot measures. He also had a chance to sit down with the Governor Brown and discuss propositions 53 and 57. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCrocker Art Museum Opens New Exhibit On South American ColonialismNovember 4, 2016The Crocker Art Museum will feature a new exhibit on South American colonialism through January 2017. Curator William Breazeale and lecturer Rachel Miller talk about the artwork. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFeNAM Director Previews Festival Music From New TrioNovember 4, 2016The 39th annual Festival of New American Music runs Nov. 4-13. Festival artistic director Stephen Blumberg talks about a new trio that will also be performed at tonight's concert by Sandra McPhersson, Susan Cook and John Cozza. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcClintock And Derlet Differ On Many Issues In 4th Congressional District RaceNovember 3, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe race for California's 4th Congressional District features one of the state's most conservative politicians running against a first-time candidate. Healthcare, immigration and water are part of their platforms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Male And Female Wolves Confirmed Living In CaliforniaNovember 3, 2016(AP) - State wildlife officials say a new gray wolf couple appears to be courting in rural northeastern California.
State GovernmentKamala Harris Adds To Huge Cash Advantage in California's U.S. Senate RaceNovember 3, 2016 | Chris NicholsNew campaign finance reports show Kamala Harris has raised more than $14.5 million in her race for California’s U.S. Senate seat. That’s more three times the amount raised by her competitor Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.
