Insight With Vicki GonzalezBringing Voters Up To Speed On Ballot Measures In November ElectionOctober 14, 2016Capital Public Radio’s Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to discuss his latest report on Prop 55, the massive voter guide in your mailbox and the state of California’s beloved first dog. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWorld-Renowned Rock Climber Alex Honnold Returns To Sacramento With A New MemoirOctober 14, 2016Alex Honnold has shattered climbing records. At 31, he’s become the first person to climb Yosemite’s Half Dome and Moonlight Buttress without any protective equipment. He discusses his latest climbing adventures and his memoir, “Alone On the Wall." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrange Bedfellows Form Coalition To Increase Water SupplyOctober 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonAn odd assortment of corporations, nonprofits, environmental and agricultural groups have joined forces to help increase California’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Republican Congressman Tom McClintock Endorses Legalizing MarijuanaOctober 13, 2016McClintock says he abhors the use of marijuana, but current laws have failed.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Replace Dilapidated Cal-Access--In 2020October 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordIt can be difficult to track campaign contributions in California, even though the state requires their disclosure. Open government groups, lawmakers and big-money interests in the state have agreed to a solution for future elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Buy Body Cameras For Officers After The Fatal Shooting Of A Mentally Ill ManOctober 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has responded to a call for action by a community group in light of a recent fatal police shooting of a mentally ill black man. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Fall Storm Brings Rain, Strong Winds To Sacramento RegionOctober 13, 2016The first storm system of the fall will arrive in the Sacramento region around daybreak tomorrow. Forecasters say there's a 100 percent chance of rain and strong winds Friday through Sunday.
California Schools Districts Hope Voters Will Approve Local Bonds For FundingOctober 13, 2016 | Daniel PotterVoters will decide whether to approve local bonds to fund new classrooms and renovations in nearly 180 school districts around California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fact-Checking Claims About California’s Ballot MeasuresOctober 13, 2016 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California has fact-checked claims about many of the state’s most controversial ballot measures, from Proposition 64’s effort to legalize marijuana to Proposition 62’s proposal to abolish the death penalty.
California CountsProposition 55 May Be Good Politics, But Is It Good Policy?October 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerShould rich Californians pay higher state income taxes to fund schools, health care and other programs? Voters said yes four years ago. Now, with the budget healthier, the question is whether to extend taxes that supporters vowed would be temporary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
