State GovernmentHow A Broken, $1 Billion State Program Leaves Californians With CavitiesAugust 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordMost California dentists refuse to participate in the Denti-Cal program, leaving patients with impossible wait times that lead to lost teeth, horror stories and expensive health consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Modesto Seeks Flag DesignAugust 22, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe City of Modesto is hoping to hoist a new flag over city hall by next year. A contest to design a new city flag is in the works with a cash prize as a reward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Travelers Still Need To Prevent Zika Infections After Coming HomeAugust 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonThe California Department of Public Health says residents returning to the state from Zika-affected areas still need to prevent the spread of the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Rolls Out Master Plan For Bikes, Pedestrians And Mass TransitAugust 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has created a 20-year transportation master plan that would do away with several one-way thoroughfares and would create more bike lanes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: 'The Last Lifeboat' Examines Drama Behind The Sinking Of The TitanicAugust 22, 2016 | Jeff HudsonMain Street Theatre Works in Jackson is staging this drama about the Titanic. It raises the morally challenging question: if you were on a crippled ocean liner about to go down… what would you do? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Crime Measure Triggers 52,000 Fewer ArrestsAugust 21, 2016(AP) - Experts say a 2014 California voter-approved initiative that reduced penalties for certain drug and property crimes has led to the lowest arrest rate in state history as police frequently ignore those illegal activities.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Clayton Fire Nearly Contained, Rey And Chimney Fires GrowAugust 20, 2016The Clayton Fire in Lake County remains 95 percent contained. All evacuations have been lifted on the Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County, and firefighters continue to battle extreme fire behavior at the Chimney Fire in San Luis Obispo County.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Blue Cut Fire, Clayton Fire, Soberanes FireAugust 19, 2016UPDATE 7:38 p.m. -- The Clayton Fire that began August 13 and burned hundreds of structures in Lake County is now 75 percent contained. All evacuations have been lifted. The Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County is 40 percent contained.
State GovernmentDemocrat Hernandez Won't Campaign For Congressional SeatAugust 19, 2016(AP) - A California lawmaker under pressure to take a leave of absence or resign amid domestic abuse allegations says he'll stop actively campaigning for a congressional seat in the November election.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lane Splitting, Carbon Emissions, Charter Schools, Water UseAugust 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will be the only state where motorcycles can officially go between lanes to pass stopped cars. This is one legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Friday.
