Transcript And Analysis: Trump Press Conference On Labor Secretary, RussiaFebruary 16, 2017President Trump began his press conference Thursday afternoon announcing his new nominee for labor secretary, R. Alexander Acosta. He went on to answer questions and discussed a range of topics. Journalists across NPR have annotated his remarks.
Officials Working To Restart Oroville Dam Power Plant February 16, 2017UPDATE 3:37 p.m.: Officials at Lake Oroville say they're now working to restart the Hyatt Power Plant near the base of the dam.
PolitiFact California: Lawmaker Misleads In Claims About Oroville Dam CrisisFebruary 16, 2017Republican state Assemblyman Travis Allen recently claimed the Oroville Dam emergency in Northern California "was entirely avoidable."
Trump Says He Will Issue 'New Executive Action' Related To Travel BanFebruary 16, 2017On Thursday the president said his administration will be appealing a decision that imposes a stay on his travel ban — and will also be issuing a new, "very comprehensive order" next week.
Trump Picks R. Alexander Acosta As New Labor NomineeFebruary 16, 2017The president's first pick, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination on Wednesday after facing criticism from members of both parties. Puzder's confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Thursday.
'A Day Without Immigrants' Promises A National Strike ThursdayFebruary 16, 2017Some businesses are closing for the day; others are staying open and pledging to contribute a share of the day's proceeds to nonprofits that aid Latino communities.
State GovernmentBill Could Allow Later Last Call Times In CaliforniaFebruary 16, 2017(AP) - Closing times at bars in California could go later if proposed legislation there gets passed.
Acclaimed Classical Conductor Features Old And New Side By SideFebruary 16, 2017 | Kevin DohertyConductor Dennis Russell Davies has spent much of his career performing works by living composers like Philip Glass. Last Friday, Davies and the Bruckner Orchester Linz performed the West Coast premiere of Glass' Symphony No. 11 in Davis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHarold Pinter Play 'Betrayal' Comes To Capital StageFebruary 16, 2017A story of romantic affair told in reverse is in Sacramento for the next two weeks. Capital Stage’s production of Harold Pinter’s "Betrayal" is getting critical acclaim, the show’s director and lead actors join Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Sacramento Crime Down 6.1 Percent In 2016February 15, 2017Crime decreased in Sacramento by 6.1 percent in 2016 compared to the year before, according to statistics from The Uniform Crime Reports, which compiles official data on crime in the U.S. and is put out by the FBI.
