State GovernmentSenate Approves Bill To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'April 4, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia is one step closer to becoming the nation's first 'sanctuary state.' The state Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from using their resources to aid federal immigration agents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityBay Area Pilot Program Makes Produce Less Costly For Low-Income FamiliesApril 4, 2017 | Julia MitricA new pilot program makes produce less costly for low-income families while helping California growers. The Bay Area program is the first in the state to offer CalFresh recipients matching funds when they buy California-grown at the supermarket. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jerry Brown’s Mostly True Claim About 'Tremendous Job Growth' In Inland Empire, Central ValleyApril 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s job growth is normally associated with coastal hubs like Silicon Valley and San Francisco. So, we wondered whether Brown had his facts right when he said these inland regions had really experienced "tremendous job growth," too. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImmigration Lock-Up: A California Battle April 4, 2017Federal immigration policy may lead to more immigrants being detained. California lawmakers are fighting where they should be held. CALmatters’ Ben Christopher explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFive Days Of Entertainment: Festival Of The Arts Returns To Sacramento StateApril 4, 2017 | Chris RemingtonSacramento State celebrates the arts of its student and alumni in a five-day event featuring films, dance performances, theater productions, live music and more. Lead organizer An Vo and professor Barbara Carle join Insight to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRoad Repair Bill Moves Forward In California LegislatureApril 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe transportation funding deal reached last week by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders has passed its first test in the California Legislature, despite continued opposition from environmental groups over an air quality exemption for trucks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governors From 4 Marijuana States Ask To Be Left AloneApril 3, 2017(AP) — Governors from the first four states to legalize recreational marijuana are asking the Trump administration to let the pot experiments continue.
Swarm Of Bees Kills Dog, Hurts 2 Men in California CityApril 3, 2017(AP) - Fire officials say a swarm of thousands of bees killed a dog, injured their beekeeper and prompted a shelter-in place order for a Northern California neighborhood.
Series Of Storms Expected To Hit California By End Of The WeekApril 3, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe National Weather Service says a series of storms is supposed to hit California from Thursday through Saturday.
Investigators Say 'Explosive Device' Caused St. Petersburg Metro Train BlastApril 3, 2017At least 10 people were killed in the blast, according to Russian Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova. The explosion hit while the train was between two stations in the center of the city.
