EnvironmentWednesday Northern California Wildfire RoundupAugust 5, 2015UPDATE: 7 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This story is updated several times through the day, as new information becomes available.
EnvironmentRocky Fire Wednesday: Containment Grows; 43 Homes, 53 Outbuildings BurnedAugust 5, 2015UPDATE: 6:50 p.m. - Cal Fire says containment on the Rocky Fire is up to 30 percent as of Wednesday afternoon. The burn area also grew slightly, to 69,600 acres. Updated damage report shows 43 homes and 53 outbuildings burned.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Hits Air Quality MilestoneAugust 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe San Joaquin Valley enjoyed three weeks of healthy air in July for the first time in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBobcat Trapping Banned In CaliforniaAugust 5, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Fish and Game Commission voted Wednesday to ban bobcat trapping in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pays Off Last Of Prop 57 Bond DebtAugust 5, 2015 | Ben AdlerA gimmick used to paper over one of California’s largest budget deficits is now finally paid off – but not without costing the state billions of extra dollars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Comforts Of Home Headed To Soldiers In AfghanistanAugust 5, 2015 | Bob MoffittThis week, a Sacramento nonprofit organization is shipping 15,000 pounds of supplies to American soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.
State GovernmentNo Firefighter Shortage Despite State's Shrinking Prison PopulationAugust 5, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia is using thousands of state prison inmates this week to help fight more than 20 wildfires across the state. That’s despite fears that a reduction in the state’s prison population might lead to a shortage of available firefighters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gas Prices Expected To Fall, But Not So Much In CaliforniaAugust 5, 2015 | Rich IbarraIt's predicted that average gas prices around the U.S. may fall as low as $2 per gallon by Christmas, but northern California drivers likely won't see gas that low. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzLatin Jazz A Prominent Player At San Jose's Summer FestAugust 5, 2015 | Gary G. VercelliThe San Jose Jazz Summer Fest gets underway this week with a stellar lineup including Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri. As CapRadio's Gary Vercelli explains, Latin jazz and salsa have been front and center at this festival from the beginning. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Federal Regulators Considering License Renewal To Hear From Diablo Canyon NeighborsAugust 5, 2015California's last remaining nuclear power plant's license is up for renewal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
