Health CareFederal Right To Try Proposal Could Make California Law More EffectiveJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA federal policy to allow terminally ill patients to access experimental drugs without help from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could have a big impact in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow A Skeptical Rancher In Rural California Embraced Green-Friendly Farming — With Help From A Popular Outdoors BrandJanuary 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroIt took a bit of arm-twisting for a Modoc County family to get on board with environmental-friendly ranching, however, due to negative experiences with eco-activists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Rapper Mozzy Leads Campaign Against 'Purple Drank,' Hip-Hop’s Opiate AddictionJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe artist says he doesn’t care how popular the syrup-and-soda cocktail is in rap culture. He’s done with it, for the sake of his health and his kids. And he’s sparked a movement on social media. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Students Accuse Yuba City Teacher And Current Sutter County Supervisor Of Sexual And Physical AssaultJanuary 31, 2018 | Bob MoffittCurrent and former Yuba City High School students are accusing a physical education teacher and current county supervisor of sexual and physical assault. The allegations span 20 years.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Paula Treick DeBoard Shares 'Here We Lie'January 31, 2018 | Jen PicardAuthor Paula Treick DeBoard shares her new novel "Here We Lie," which tells the story of a young woman abused and silenced by a powerful man and how those secrets rarely remain buried for too long. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Capitol Roundup: Federal Tax Law Sidestep, High-Speed Rail Audit, Styrofoam Ban Fail, Whistleblower Protections And MoreJanuary 30, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally Longenecker | Ben BradfordFrom defying President Trump on taxes to auditing California’s troubled high-speed rail project, we round up several noteworthy actions from a busy Tuesday in the California Legislature.
Transcript: NPR Annotates Democratic Response To State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III, seen as a rising political star with a famous last name, delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union.
Arts and LifestyleB Street Theatre's Decades-Long Journey To A New Home Ends This Week At 'The Sofia' In Midtown SacramentoJanuary 30, 2018 | Jeff HudsonThe $30 million building is also the first all-new professional theatrical venue to debut in decades within city limits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Transcript: NPR Annotates The State Of The UnionJanuary 30, 2018Watch President Donald Trump's first State of the Union, and follow along with an transcript of his remarks annotated and fact-checked by NPR journalists.
Woodland Hopes To Create Agriculture Innovation Center Near UC DavisJanuary 30, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe City of Woodland hopes to create an agriculture innovation center near UC Davis. The City hosted about 170 people to talk about the idea today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.