Part 1: Jones, Bera Speak On Issues In Race For 7th Congressional DistrictOctober 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittIn about a month, most voters in California's 7th Congressional District will choose between a doctor and politician and a lawyer and sheriff. Capital Public Radio spoke with both candidates and compared them on the most controversial issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia's US Senate Race: Unique, Historic And Utterly BoringOctober 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerConsidering how historic California’s open U.S. race is this year, what’s most remarkable is how boring it’s been. That could change Wednesday night, when Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez meet for their lone general election debate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Does Calif. Republican Scott Jones ‘Want To Build A Wall’ And ‘Deport Folks?'October 5, 2016 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Congressman Ami Bera has repeatedly described his Republican challenger’s immigration stance as "extreme," saying it compares with Donald Trump’s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 55, Extension Of Income Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 55 extends for another 12 years the temporary tax increases mandated by earlier proposition.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 56, Tobacco Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 56 raises the tax rate for tobacco from one of lowest in the country to one of the highest.
Alternate Forms Of Transit Used To Good Effect For First Golden 1 ConcertOctober 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittTraffic around Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center was relatively light Tuesday afternoon as hundreds of people took ride-sharing services or Regional Transit to the Paul McCartney concert.
McCartney Opens Golden 1 Center In SacramentoOctober 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Golden 1 Center hosted its first event, the Paul McCartney concert, in downtown Sacramento. There were beaded outfits, a cover band and one 12-year-old who had her heart broken, only to have it mended. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NPR Live Fact-Check: Vice Presidential DebateOctober 4, 2016NPR's politics team, with help from reporters and editors who cover national security, immigration, business, foreign policy and more, is live annotating the debate starting at 6 p.m.
Kaine And Pence Clash In Only Vice Presidential DebateOctober 4, 2016Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence Tuesday evening for their only debate, at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.
State GovernmentAre Rigid Employment Licensing Requirements Hurting California's Economy?October 4, 2016 | Daniel PotterTo get a job in California, you often need a license. A report from a nonpartisan state oversight agency says such rules can make it tough for qualified people to get hired. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMeadow Restoration Aims To Improve Water Supply And Combat Climate ChangeOctober 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonMajor construction is underway to restore a mountain meadow in the Sierra Nevada. Scientists say it will improve water quality, increase water supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The BrainOctober 4, 2016Molecular biologist Monica Dus is studying fruit flies to understand how a high sugar diet affects the brain and leads to overeating and obesity. And she just won a big grant to dig deeper.
For Some, Fixing The Death Penalty Means Speeding Up ExecutionsOctober 4, 2016Since California reinstated the death penalty in 1978, nearly 900 death sentences have been handed down by juries. And yet the state has executed just 13 condemned inmates.
Proposition 62 Backers: ‘It’s Time To End California’s Death Penalty’October 4, 2016If there’s one thing supporters and opponents of capital punishment agree on, it’s that California’s death penalty as it is today doesn’t work. Since California reinstated capital punishment in 1978, about 875 death sentences have been handed down.
EnvironmentStudy Brings Hope For California's Yellow-Legged FrogOctober 4, 2016 | Julia MitricA yellow-legged frog that was once the most abundant amphibian in the Sierra Nevada is now the most rare. But a new study finds the frog population in Yosemite National Park shows signs of slow recovery after decades of severe decline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 54, Public Display Of Legislative BillsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 54 requires that state bills be printed and posted online three days before they can be passed.
California CountsElection 2016 FAQ: Proposition 53, Public Vote On Revenue BondsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 53 requires voter approval for any project paid for with $2 billion or more in revenue bonds.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Winners And Losers Of California's Tobacco TaxOctober 4, 2016Can a $2 tax get a smoker to quit? Your vote this November might decide that. CalMatters data journalist Matt Levin investigated the tax ballot on cigarettes and explains his findings on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Official: Shootings Warrant ChangeOctober 3, 2016(AP) - The city of Sacramento's top safety official will recommend changes to police training after two officers fatally shot a mentally ill black man this summer.
Lawyer Wants Murder Charges For Officers Who Shot Joseph MannOctober 3, 2016(AP) - The family of a black man killed by police in Sacramento in July is demanding that the officers be charged with murder and that the U.S. Department of Justice open a civil rights investigation.
