State GovernmentCalifornia Water Bond Deal Reached At Capitol (UPDATE)August 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers have approved a $7.5 billion water bond deal to replace the existing $11 billion measure on the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Ditches Lawn Mowers For GoatsAugust 13, 2014 | Annie ChernichOn a vacant lot in Sacramento, a herd of goats quickly became a community attraction.
Downtown Plaza Demolition UnderwayAugust 13, 2014 | Bob Moffitt | Marianne RussMajor demolition is underway Wednesday morning, as crews tear down 515 L Street in downtown in preparation for construction of a new Kings arena. Demolition crews have been working from the inside out at the Downtown Plaza Mall since last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bats Flourish Beneath Yolo CausewayAugust 13, 2014 | Annie Chernich | James MorrisonThe Yolo Causeway is home to thousands of bats that play a role in Sacramento's ecosystem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCrucial Vote Nears For Plastic Bag BanAugust 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe battle over a statewide plastic bag ban is approaching a crucial vote in the California legislature, prompting heavy lobbying from supporters and opponents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court: California Violating Rights Of English-Language LearnersAugust 13, 2014A court says California is violating the rights of English learner students – and is ordering the state Department of Education to address the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBills Seek to Curb Chronic AbsenteeismAugust 12, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia students are beginning to go back to school, and California lawmakers want to make sure they keep going back. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands Of Items Left At Airport SecurityAugust 12, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Transportation Security Administration says thousands of items are left at security checkpoints by people traveling through Sacramento International Airport every month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Actress Lauren Bacall, Sultry Star of the '40s, Dies At 89August 12, 2014Actress Lauren Bacall, who paired with spouse Humphrey Bogart in films including The Big Sleep and Key Largo, has died at 89, according to the Bogart estate. NPR has not confirmed the report.
Sacramento Comedians And Journalists Remember Robin WilliamsAugust 12, 2014 | Melody StoneComedian Keith Lowell Jensen recalls not-so-useful notes given to him by Robin Williams after shows at the Throckmorton in Mill Valley. Mick Martin recalls a particularly touching interview with Williams in 1986.
