State Government"Redskins" Bill Advances In California LegislatureJune 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerSports teams using the nickname “Redskins” are coming under increased pressure nationally to abandon the name. A bill at the state Capitol would make California the first state to ban public schools from using “Redskins” as their nickname or mascot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over BudgetJune 17, 2015 | Katie OrrAdvocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RootsFox & Goose: Forty Years Of Live Music And Showcasing Local TalentJune 17, 2015 | Melody StoneIf you’re a Sacramento-area folk, bluegrass or Americana musician chances are you’ve played a show or two at Fox & Goose. This week the pub celebrates 40 years of showcasing live, local music.
EnvironmentForest Thinning Project Closure At North Lake TahoeJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceAn area will be closed above Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe as part of a project to reduce fire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hillary Clinton Will Visit Veterans In Reno After Vegas StopJune 17, 2015(AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton will meet with veterans in northern Nevada after addressing Latino leaders at a Las Vegas conference later this week.
Sandoval Announces Electric Car Chargers Between Vegas, RenoJune 17, 2015(AP) - Gov. Brian Sandoval is announcing a plan to install electric car charging stations at regular intervals on the lonely stretch of road between Las Vegas and Reno.
Med School Applicants Hope New Test Will Produce More Well-Rounded DoctorsJune 17, 2015Medical school hopefuls are starting to get their scores back for the MCAT this week. These are the first students to take the Medical College Admissions Test since it's been completely overhauled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Revise Strategy For California's Largest ReservoirJune 17, 2015(AP) - State and federal officials say they're revising their strategy for releasing water from California's largest reservoir for the coming long, hot summer.
Federal Court Hears Arguments Over Concealed Weapons PolicyJune 17, 2015(AP) - An attorney for California residents denied a concealed weapons permit says there is no evidence that crime goes up in places where the permits are issued more freely.
