Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Message On Climate Change From Former EPA HeadFebruary 10, 2017What role will California continue to play in the fight against climate change? Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford sat down with the former head of the EPA and has new climate change legislation to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Kokoro' Exhibit In California Museum Explores History Of Japanese-American UpheavalFebruary 10, 2017The California Museum's new exhibit titled "Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown" reflects on personal stories of Japanese Americans that once lived in Sacramento's Japantwon before being forcibly removed from their homes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Sex With Strangers' Premieres In SacramentoFebruary 10, 2017Laura Eason's play titled "Sex With Strangers" premieres in Sacramento's Geery Theatre. With us to talk about the play are actor Tory Scroggins and EMH Productions Director Elisa Hodge. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmakers Want Change In Governor's Cap-And-Trade FocusFebruary 9, 2017 | Ben BradfordA contingent of California Assembly members and environmental groups argue the state’s main greenhouse gas reduction program, cap-and-trade, doesn’t do enough to benefit low-income communities, who are often disproportionately affected by pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Home Affordability Index Has Been Under 40 Percent For Nearly Four YearsFebruary 9, 2017 | Chris NicholsThe share of California home buyers who could afford the state’s median priced home remained at just 31 percent during the last quarter of 2016, according to a new report.
Appeals Court Rejects Bid To Reinstate Trump's Travel BanFebruary 9, 2017The decision is a setback for President Trump who had previously called into question the courts' authority to review his actions.
New Program Will Give Homeowners Greater Security While On VacationFebruary 9, 2017 | Rich IbarraModesto Police want to see burglary numbers come down. Now, homeowners going on vacation can have their houses checked while they're gone. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Year At EncinaThe First Person You SeeFebruary 9, 2017 | Andrew NixonEncina High School's front desk receptionist speaks five languages. He uses all of them on a daily basis in his job. Haidar Ali Moradi says he's a member of the community and a refugee who is struggling to make a better life in America.
California CountsMexican Breadwinners Fear Paying For Trump's Border WallFebruary 9, 2017Pres. Donald Trump has threatened to force Mexico to pay for his border wall by targeting money transfers into Mexico, or remittances. This would affect U.S. citizens as well as Mexicans.
EnvironmentAs Rains Continue, State Extends Drought Regulations through SummerFebruary 9, 2017Think the drought is over? State water regulators beg to differ. Wednesday they extended the current emergency rules for water conservation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.