State GovernmentAnti-Smoking Measures Stall In AssemblyJuly 8, 2015 | Katie OrrAnti-smoking advocates in California have taken a hit. Bills to raise the state’s smoking age and expand regulations on electronic cigarettes were both stalled in committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Regulators Look At Pricing To Encourage ConservationJuly 8, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators are discussing how to maximize conservation during the drought by changing the price of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecidivism Rate For California Offenders Drops AgainJuly 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia prison officials say the rate at which inmates released return to state custody has dropped. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSan Francisco's Position On Immigration Law Questioned After Fatal ShootingJuly 8, 2015NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Lee Romney about the fatal shooting of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant.
State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
Nevada Adds $200K To Fight California Patient Busing LawsuitJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Nevada officials including Gov. Brian Sandoval have approved more money to fend off a lawsuit that San Francisco filed over alleged psychiatric patient dumping.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agency Considers Water Prices To Save In DroughtJuly 8, 2015(AP) - California water regulators are discussing how to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's order for water rates that maximize conservation during a historic drought.
United Airlines Flights Delayed Due To Nationwide GlitchJuly 8, 2015Domestic flights operated by United Airlines were temporarily grounded because of a computer glitch Wednesday morning. Three flights at the Sacramento International Airport were delayed due to the glitch.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: Uncanny ValleyJuly 8, 2015 | Jeff HudsonIf you transfer a complete set of human memories into a robot that looks just like a human, should we regard that robot as a person? That question is central to this futuristic, thought-provoking play at Capital Stage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPilot Program Funds Arts Classes In California PrisonsJuly 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceEighteen California state prisons will have arts programs for a second year. One of those prisons is the California State Prison, Sacramento, also known as “new Folsom.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
