California Congressman's Father Sentenced To Year In PrisonAugust 18, 2016(AP) - The father of a California congressman has been sentenced to a year in prison for illegally funneling nearly $270,000 in campaign contributions to his son's campaigns.
Report: 23 Percent Water Reduction In JulyAugust 18, 2016 | Steve MilneA new report finds people in the Sacramento region continue to cutback on water use even though the state dropped mandatory conservation requirements two months ago. The data show water reductions reached 23 percent in July. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Regular Programming Resumes At 6:30 P.M. On Capital Public Radio August 18, 2016UPDATE 6:25 p.m.: Regular programming on Capital Public Radio will resume at 6:30 p.m. with Marketplace.
Firefighters Battle Mother Nature In Attempt To Contain Blue Cut FireAugust 18, 2016Scorching temperatures and low humidity are making it tough for crews to make progress on the Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County. The 40 square mile inferno has chased thousands of people from their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Projects 3 Million Uninsured Californians Next YearAugust 18, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMore than three million Californians may be uninsured next year, according to projections from UC Berkeley’s Center for Labor Research and Education and UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Clayton Fire Update: 268 Structures Charred In BlazeAugust 18, 2016(AP) — Authorities say an arson fire that decimated the town of Lower Lake in Lake County has destroyed 268 structures, including 175 single-family homes and eight businesses. The blaze is 55 percent contained.
Top California Democrat Seizes On 9/11 Omission By Donald Trump Backer Rudy GiulianiAugust 18, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Democratic Party Chairman John Burton seized on a major gaffe this week by former New York City mayor and Donald Trump backer Rudy Giuliani.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Transparency On Drug Costs Put On HoldAugust 18, 2016A bill aimed at shedding light on drug costs has been shelved by its author. On Thursday's Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains why Senator Ed Hernandez decided to stop moving SB 1010 through the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Military Suicide, Hands-Free Cells, Bartender TrainingAugust 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordState Senate passed a bill that requires all workers serving alcohol to participate in "responsible beverages servers course." The California Legislature voted to repeal a law that allows the military to prosecute soldiers who attempt suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Last Year's Devastating Rocky Fire Started By Illegal Pot Grow August 17, 2016UPDATE: A wildfire that destroyed 43 homes last year in Lake, Napa and Colusa counties started at an illegal marijuana grow site.
