Arts and LifestyleEx-Rep. Condit Promotes Book About Chandra Levy's DeathOctober 27, 2016Ex-Rep. Gary Condit, once suspected in the disappearance of intern Chandra Levy, says he co-authored a new book about the case to tell his side of the story.
Investigators Announce Causes Of Recent Fire Was A Controlled BurnOctober 27, 2016Nevada investigators released a report Thursday saying a recent fire between Carson City and Reno that destroyed 23 homes was caused by the state.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Museum Features Dia De Los Muertos ExhibitOctober 27, 2016 | Cody DrabbleThe California Museum will feature an exhibit titled "Day of the Dead: Art of Dia de los Muertos 2016" to explore Mexican tradition. We are joined by Rob-O, who will talk about the importance of honoring deceased loved ones. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands Expected To Show Up At Cal Expo Free ClinicOctober 27, 2016Long lines are expected at Cal Expo Thursday as people sign-up for a free clinic. The event is the first clinic put on in Sacramento by the group, California Care Force, since 2012. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsProp 59 Gives Voters A Voice But Little Else In Campaign Financing DebateOctober 27, 2016Voters will see a measure on the ballot that would direct elected officials to do what they can to overturn the campaign financing ruling called Citizens United. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Election Fact-Checks?October 27, 2016 | Chris Nichols | Melody StoneIt's been a long election season. So many statements, so many claims. Some true, some false, some in-between. We've checked a bunch over the months. Can you guess the rulings we handed down for these claims? Take our quiz and find out.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVoter Registration And California’s Confusing Ballot MeasuresOctober 27, 2016A record number of Californians registered to vote for the November election. CapRadio reporter Ben Bradford explains the last minute registration surge and the contentious ballot measures up for your vote this November. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio Reporter Guides Behind The Scenes Of 'California Dream, Undocumented'October 27, 2016Reporter Julia Mitric talks about reporting for The View From Here's documentary titled "California Dream, Undocumented," and how attitudes toward undocumented immigrants are shifting. We hear the story of a man's 24-year journey into citizenship. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapital Costumes Commits To Selling Outfits On HalloweenOctober 27, 2016Capital Costumes has over a century of history in Northern California for supplying costumes to stage shows. This year, the shop commits to selling and renting costumes right up until Halloween. We are joined by shop owner Anna Silva. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Poll: Kamala Harris Holds 22 Point Lead in Californa's U.S. Senate RaceOctober 26, 2016 | Chris NicholsA new PPIC poll shows Attorney General Kamala Harris holds a 22 point lead in California's U.S. Senate race over Rep. Loretta Sanchez. It also shows likely voters continue to favor legalizing marijuana and raising the state's tobacco tax.
California Watchdog Seeks Lawmaker's Political DocumentsOctober 26, 2016(AP) - California's political watchdog is taking a state lawmaker to court for failing to comply with an investigation into his re-election campaign.
Marge Sill, `Mother of Nevada Wilderness,' Dies In Reno, 92October 26, 2016(AP) - Marge Sill, a longtime environmental activist known as the "Mother of Nevada Wilderness," has died at the age of 92.
EnvironmentMore Pacific Coast Hatchery Salmon Could Receive ProtectionsOctober 26, 2016(AP) - Federal authorities want to add more hatchery-raised fish to the 28 Pacific Coast salmon and steelhead stocks listed under the Endangered Species Act.
DMV Blames Multiple Drive Failures For OutageOctober 26, 2016(AP) - The California Department of Motor Vehicles says a computer failure that crippled more than half its offices around the state was caused by multiple hard drive failures in both primary and backup systems.
Health CareCalifornia Rules About Violence Against Health Workers Could Become A ModelOctober 26, 2016New workplace health rules in California would go beyond existing safety standards by requiring private health care facilities to develop specific plans to mitigate risks of violence against workers.
California CountsCould Trump Knock Legislative Republicans Down To Superminority?October 26, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans are campaigning hard to block Democrats from reclaiming supermajorities in the state Legislature after Democrats lost seats in the 2014 midterms. But Donald Trump’s unpopularity isn’t helping their cause. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Halloween 2016: Things To Do Around SacramentoOctober 26, 2016Halloween is just around the corner and haunted houses, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and events are popping up around town and surrounding areas. We've gathered up places for you to visit now through the Halloween weekend.
Water Use In The Sacramento Region Up In SeptemberOctober 26, 2016 | Steve MilnePeople in the Sacramento region are not conserving as much water as they did last year, when state-mandated reductions were still in place. The latest figures show water use fell by 15 percent in September, compared to 27 percent in September 2015. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCities Prepare To Take The Driver’s Seat In Marijuana TradeOctober 26, 2016Proposition 64 would give local governments a lot of control over recreational marijuana. Already, cities are taking very different approaches on how to proceed if the measure passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
