Human-Powered, Mini-Mobile Libraries Roll Out In Yolo CountyAugust 15, 2016 | Melody StoneHave you ever wanted to go to the library but also needed to go to the farmer’s market? You can’t be in two places and once and now you won’t need to. Yolo County and Davis Libraries are introducing libraries towed by bikes.
The Physics And Psychology Of 'The Wave' At Sporting EventsAugust 15, 2016You may love or hate 'the wave' as it sweeps through spectators at baseball, football and soccer games. But physicists say the synchronized action shows how humans are like particles.
How A Sheep Farmer Saves Water Using Shipping ContainersAugust 15, 2016Madera sheep farmer says he uses just 2 percent of the water it would take to grow barley seeds for feed using traditional farming methods.
Arson Suspect Under Arrest In Connection With Clayton FireAugust 15, 2016UPDATE 8:20 p.m.: Authorities said they have arrested a man on multiple charges of arson in connection to the Clayton Fire, which has burned 4,000 acres and destroyed 175 structures in Lake County.
State GovernmentBid To Referend New California Gun Laws Is A Long ShotAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerGrassroots gun rights advocates in California aren’t just furious about the gun control bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in recent weeks. They’re hoping to take action. But the effort they started Friday to overturn the measures faces long odds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yuba County Built A Village Of Tiny Homes To Solve A Big ProblemAugust 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittA village of small houses for the homeless is now open in the city of Marysville. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat The Oil Industry Wants In A California Climate Change DealAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe oil industry’s lead advocate at the California Capitol says the industry supports Governor Jerry Brown’s effort to extend the state’s fight against climate change – but only with some significant changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestAugust 15, 2016The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWeek-Long Mural Festival Comes To SacramentoAugust 15, 2016 | Cody DrabbleFor a little over a week artists from Sacramento and around the world are taking over walls in alleys and on streets and transforming boring concrete structures into works of art. We'll talk to the people behind Sacramento's first mural festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Cocktail Book Joins Mix Of Sacramento-Based RecipesAugust 15, 2016Just in time for the start of Sacramento Cocktail Week comes a new cookbook dedicated to Sacramento cocktails and the mixologists behind them. Authors Garrett McCord and Callista Polhemus join us to talk about how the book came to be. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
