Insight With Vicki GonzalezExamining Overland Trail's History With 'Sweet Freedom’s Plains: African Americans on the Overland Trails'February 6, 2017Of the nearly half-million pioneers traversing the Overland Trails in the mid-19th century, a significant portion were African American. Shirley Ann Wilson Moore shares the stories of some in her new book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Beth Ruyak January HighlightsFebruary 5, 2017The new year brings big news on a local and national level. We focused our efforts on the effects of Donald Trump's presidency so far while covering the arts and weather in Northern California.
Weekend Protests Throughout California Take On Travel Ban, Pipelines, Border WallFebruary 5, 2017Protesters have taken to the streets throughout California again this weekend to protest a number of Trump administration policies.
Sac Republic FC Owners Come To Agreement – United Effort For MLS Team From Here OnFebruary 4, 2017 | Bob MoffittSacramento Republic FC's ownership group is once again united as it tries for a Major League Soccer franchise. After a public spat, minority owner Kevin Nagle and Managing Partner Warren Smith have patched things up and agreed to the terms of a sale.
Federal Agencies Suspend Travel Order's Enforcement, As Trump Vows To FightFebruary 4, 2017The State Department and Department of Homeland Security said they are complying with a restraining order issued Friday by a federal judge. President Trump has decried the decision as "ridiculous."
US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Travel BanFebruary 3, 2017(AP) - A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
State GovernmentShould Gov. Brown Declare California's Drought Over?February 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerA group of Republican state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to formally declare an end to California’s drought – and the water conservation regulations that came with it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
America's Refugee Vetting Robust, Not 'Haphazard' As Calif. Congressman ClaimsFebruary 3, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalif. Congressman Tom McClintock recently claimed, background checks on refugees seeking to enter the U.S. were anything but strict under the Obama Administration. With the ongoing immigration debate, we decided to fact-check McClintock's statement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAtmospheric River Lining Up To Hit Northern CaliforniaFebruary 3, 2017 | Randol WhiteAnother rain-heavy atmospheric river is lining up to hit Northern California through much of next week. The first wave is expected to hit Sunday night, followed by a warmer storm midweek.
Analysis: 2016 Was Busiest Year For Targeted RefugeesFebruary 3, 2017The year before the inauguration of President Donald Trump happened to be the busiest year for refugees targeted by Trump's executive order.
