Watch Sacramento’s Hobo Johnson On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ (Spoiler: There’s Scones)September 12, 2018 | Nick MillerThe local musician’s video submission to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest earlier this year propelled the band into the international indie rock spotlight. Hobo Johnson will play a gig Wednesday at Harlow’s.
Hobo Johnson: Tiny Desk ConcertSeptember 12, 2018While this Sacramento, Calif. band didn't win this year's Tiny Desk contest, their video entry, for the song "Peach Scones," was among the more memorable we've ever seen.
PolitiFact California: Gavin Newsom’s Misleading Claim On John Cox ‘Parroting’ Trump On Family SeparationsSeptember 12, 2018PolitiFact California examines Gavin Newsom's mostly false claim that John Cox "parroted" President Trump on his administration's controversial family separation policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArtMix CrockerCon Brings Comic Book Fans And Artists TogetherSeptember 12, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCrockerCon organizer Eben Burgoon and artists Robert Love and Michael Calero join to discuss diversity and representation in the comic book industry on the page and behind the scenes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rural SuicideChronic Loneliness Is A Major Cause Of Suicide For Seniors, Especially in Rural CaliforniaSeptember 12, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIt’s a health issue that presents a threat of early death equal to obesity. One-third of all people who took their lives in Amador County between 2010 and 2017 were over age 60. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCharter Schools, Teacher Raises Draw Debate From Finalists For California’s Top EducatorSeptember 11, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe two finalists for California’s state schools chief faced off in a debate Tuesday night in a race that pits teachers unions against charter school advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US Judge Strikes Down California Ban On Handgun AdsSeptember 11, 2018(AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday struck down a nearly century-old California law that banned handgun ads at gun shops, saying the state failed to show it would prevent suicides or crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mayor Says Stephon Clark Shooting Investigation Will Be Done ‘Very, Very Soon’September 11, 2018 | Nick MillerMayor Darrell Steinberg said the investigation is in its “final stages” nearly six months after Clark’s death. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Will Enthusiasm Lead To Greater Turnout For California’s Young Voters?September 11, 2018 | Sami SotoExperts say a number of factors stop young people from voting, including relocation and lack of connection to candidates and ballot measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Creation District Records Gives Aspiring Artists Mentorship And A Platform To ShineSeptember 11, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe Creation District founder Grace Loescher returns to Insight to preview an album release show created by artists mentored by Hobo Johnson and So Much Light. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
