BusinessHigh-Tech Cars May Soon Be Talking To Each OtherMarch 29, 2017 | Daniel PotterAs ever-smarter cars hit the road in California, one question carmakers face is exactly how they’ll talk to each other. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration could soon require new cars come with standardized communication hardware. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDispelling Myths About Millennials And HomeownershipMarch 27, 2017 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California explores some common myths about millennials and homeownership. Are millennials simply not motivated to enter the market? And when they do, are they shunning the suburbs in favor of urban neighborhoods? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWho’s Responsible For The Bee Die Off In Fresno County? March 23, 2017Bees are dying in the hundreds of thousands in Fresno County as farmworkers and state officials scramble to determine the cause. Capital Public Radio’s Julia Mitric is down in Fresno investigating possible causes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Vanir Tower, Chronic Tacos, Woodland Tech ParkMarch 17, 2017 | Steve MilneIs Sacramento ready for another high-rise? Analysts say the downtown office market isn't yet a place where new construction is financially feasible. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationFormer Obama Attorney: Trump Administration's Ability To Restrict H1-B Visas Is LimitedMarch 10, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe Trump Administration announced a halt to expedited processing of the H1-B work visa, which California technology companies heavily rely on. But there might not be much that can be done to change the process, a former Obama attorney says. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessUber Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Back To California RoadsMarch 9, 2017Uber's self-driving cars will return to California's streets. But the company doesn't plan to pick up passengers for now.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Who Should Be Held Liable When Driverless Cars CrashMarch 8, 2017 | Chris NicholsWho should be liable if a driverless car crashes into another vehicle on California’s roadways? And how much insurance should driverless car owners be required to carry? State lawmakers heard testimony on these questions during a hearing Wednesday.
