Single-Payer Healthcare System Proposed For CaliforniaFebruary 17, 2017 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a single-payer healthcare system for all Californians, including immigrants living in the state illegally.
Suspicious Device Discovered At C.K. McClatchy High SchoolFebruary 17, 2017The Sacramento Police Department reports that a suspicious device found at C.K. McClatchy High School at approximately 9 a.m. Friday "has been rendered safe."
Deconstructing The Oroville Spillway SituationFebruary 17, 2017Capital Public Radio's environmental reporter Amy Quinton weighs in on the Oroville Dam crisis on Insight with Beth Ruyak.
Police Detain Shooter Near California Zoo; Many Shots FiredFebruary 17, 2017A gunman who fired numerous shots near the Oakland Zoo Friday morning has been disarmed and is in police custody.
Water Levels At Lake Oroville DropFebruary 17, 2017UPDATE: 1:45 p.m.: A California lawmaker wants to require more spillway inspections in the wake of evacuations prompted by damaged spillways at the country's tallest dam.
EnvironmentPowerful Storm Begins To Move Into CaliforniaFebruary 17, 2017UPDATE 8:15 p.m.: SMUD says just under 3,000 people were still without electricity Friday evening after storms knocked out power to more than 74,000 people earlier in the day. The weather is expected to ease Saturday, then worsen Monday.
Work Of Yuba City Bee Keeper Slowed By Oroville EvacuationFebruary 17, 2017 | Julia MitricMid-February is when beekeepers scramble to put tens of thousands of honey bees into California's almond orchards for pollination. The Oroville Dam evacuation order forced a Yuba City apiary to stand down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Boil Found On Sacramento River LeveeFebruary 17, 2017 | Bob MoffittDepartment of Water Resources crews and contractors have been on site working on repairing a second boil on the Sacramento River near the Verona Boat Ramp.
State GovernmentThousands Sign Up To Receive Emergency Notifications By TextFebruary 17, 2017 | Bob MoffittYuba City has responded to complaints about its Reverse 9-1-1 emergency notification system used during the Oroville evacuation.
EnvironmentWinter Levee Work Begins On Feather RiverFebruary 17, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency has begun work on a two-mile section of the Feather River south of Star Bend. It is about 12 miles south of Yuba City. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
