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Manteca Police Get Body Cameras
Mar 11, 2014One Central Valley city is equipping its police officers with cameras attached to their bodies.
DMV Considers Driverless Car Regulations
Mar 11, 2014(AP) - California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wading into the complex question of how to regulate the use of cars that rely on computers - not people - to drive them.
Anti-Prostitution Advocates Want Stronger Massage Parlor Industry Regulations
Mar 10, 2014California law enforcement agencies, state lawmakers and rights groups say prostitution and human trafficking have been on the rise at massage parlors around the state.
Lawmakers Seek to Address California's 'Truancy Crisis'
Mar 10, 2014California lawmakers say the state is facing a truancy crisis among elementary school students. Now a package of legislation has been introduced that’s meant to combat the problem.
Wind Advisory Issued For Sacramento, Tahoe
Mar 11, 2014(AP) -- Wind advisories have been issued for the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe regions Tuesday.
Drought Plan Calls For Moving Young Salmon Via Trucks
Mar 11, 2014(AP) -- Because of California's lingering drought, millions of young California salmon could soon be migrating to the ocean via freeways instead of the Sacramento River.
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Drought Plan Calls For Moving Young Salmon Via Trucks
Tuesday, March 11, 2014(AP) -- Because of California's lingering drought, millions of young California salmon could soon be migrating to the ocean via freeways instead of the Sacramento River.
Judge Denies Attempt To Move Arena Eminent Domain Case
Tuesday, March 11, 2014(AP) -- Sacramento's eminent domain lawsuit against the owners of a former Macy's department store downtown will be tried in the city.
Officials ID Woman Killed When Tree Fell Onto I-80 In Vacaville
Tuesday, March 11, 2014A woman killed when a tree fell onto a Northern California highway has been identified as a 22-year-old Oakland woman.
President Obama Signs Proclamation to Protect Coast Near Point Arena
Tuesday, March 11, 2014A proclamation adds six miles of Northern California coastline to the 1,100 California Coastal National Monument. Before today, the Monument comprised about 20,000 rocks, islands, and reefs humans could lay eyes on from afar.
Manteca Police Get Body Cameras
Tuesday, March 11, 2014One Central Valley city is equipping its police officers with cameras attached to their bodies.
DMV Considers Driverless Car Regulations
Tuesday, March 11, 2014(AP) - California's Department of Motor Vehicles is wading into the complex question of how to regulate the use of cars that rely on computers - not people - to drive them.
Wind Advisory Issued For Sacramento, Tahoe
Tuesday, March 11, 2014(AP) -- Wind advisories have been issued for the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe regions Tuesday.
Sacramento Program Helps SHOCK At-Risk Kids
Monday, March 10, 2014Sacramento County is celebrating the first anniversary of a program that teaches at-risk kids how to stay away from trouble.
Phillips 66 Fined $230K For SF Bay Air Violations
Monday, March 10, 2014(AP) - Phillips 66 Company has been fined $230,900 by San Francisco Bay Area air quality officials for numerous air pollution violations.
Lawmakers Seek to Address California's 'Truancy Crisis'
Monday, March 10, 2014California lawmakers say the state is facing a truancy crisis among elementary school students. Now a package of legislation has been introduced that’s meant to combat the problem.
Fresno Man Sentenced For Laser Pointer Incident
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
(AP) - A Central California man accused of pointing a high-powered laser at a police helicopter has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Beer Week Ends On High Note With New Capitol Beer Fest Venue
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
Thousands of Sacramentans ended a week-long beer celebration with Capitol Beer Fest.
Rain Predicted To Taper Off Late Monday
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
(AP) -- Motorists woke up to slick roadways as rain fell over the Sacramento region early Monday.
Proposed Bill Would Regulate Medical Marijuana Industry
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
(AP) -- A proposed bill could bring law and order to the wild west of weed.
Nevada OKs Pre-Paid Credit Cards For Gambling, Calif. Could Be Next
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
Gambling with debit cards is now a reality in Nevada and will soon be in California.
Coffee Conference At UC Davis Tuesday
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
People who love coffee will be gathering at UC Davis for a conference that could be the first step in establishing a coffee research center there.
Old Bridge New Bridge Project On Council Docket
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
If the Sacramento City Council agrees, the City will move forward with a project to demolish access to the I Street Bridge and build a new bridge upriver.
California Democrats Rally Base and Face Transition at Convention
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
California's Democratic party gathered in Los Angeles over the weekend with a lot to feel satisfied about. But party leaders don't want candidates or their supporters taking the good times for granted, and coasting into this year's elections.
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Questions Remain About Whether Doctors Can Curb Children's Drug Use
In the absence of evidence about what works best to discourage drug use among teens and kids, doctors are left with their own judgment and clinical experience to fall back on.
Libyan Premier Dismissed Over Oil Port Standoff With Rebels
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan lost a vote of confidence triggered in part by the showdown over a North Korean-flagged tanker that purchased oil from separatists forces.
CIA Tampered With Senate Panel's Work, Feinstein Says
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says some of the CIA's actions could be illegal or unconstitutional, accusing the agency of interfering with the oversight committee she chairs.
Deborah Hersman Stepping Down As Head Of NTSB
While leading the National Transportation Safety Board, she's been a familiar face at investigations into plane crashes and other accidents. She's leaving to run the nonprofit National Safety Council.
For A Faster-Aged Bourbon, You Need The Motion Of The Ocean
The longer bourbon ages, the richer its flavor and color. Now, an artisan Kentucky distiller is speeding up nature by sending barrels on boat journeys on the high seas. How does it work? Chemistry.
Tiny In-Nose Filters Aim To Keep Allergies At Bay
Tiny Nose Filters sounds like a prog-rock band on NPR. But these filters do exist. They're designed to block allergens, and one study says they help. Other allergists aren't yet convinced.
They're Melting! Great Lakes Come Close, But Miss Ice Record
The long, cold winter did its best, but the ice cover on the lakes appears to have begun breaking up. So they likely won't touch a recorded record set in 1979.
Reporter For Swedish Radio Shot Dead In Afghanistan
The attack on Nils Horner, who had dual British and Swedish citizenship, is reportedly the first in years in which a Western journalist appeared to have been specifically targeted.
Sochi Winter Olympics 2014
Follow NPR and Capital Public Radio's coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi. From conversations with local Olympians and the national and international perspective provided by NPR, we're compiling the Sochi coverage here.
California State Of The State 2014
Special coverage of Gov. Jerry Brown's annual State of State address. Beth Ruyak hosts with CapRadio's Ben Adler, analyst Steve Swatt, political consultants Beth Miller and Jason Kinney and the "Political Junkie" Ken Rudin.
State Of Drought
Reservoir levels are at historic lows, municipalities are ordering mandatory conservation and farmers are bracing for water shortages. CapRadio has coverage on how Californians are being impacted by the drought.
Flu Season 2014
Flu season for 2014 is officially in full swing and several influenza-related deaths have been recorded throughout California, including five in Sacramento County. Capital Public Radio continues to cover stories about influenza virus.
California Budget 2014-2015
Complete coverage of California's budgeting process for the year 2014-2015 -- from Gov. Jerry Brown's initial and revised proposals, to expert analysis and lawmaker reactions, to debate, revisions and eventual passage.
New California Laws 2014
On Jan.1, 2014, new laws take effect -- impacting labor, economy, the environment and other aspects of society. We've collected stories about new legislation; where it comes from and how it impacts Californians.
California's Delta: Inside and Out
A 5-part series from environment reporter Amy Quinton examining the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta inside and out, from its habitat and residents to its crucial role as the state's major supplier of water.
Kings Coverage: Here We Play
Continuing coverage of the Sacramento Kings' new season after the city came close to losing the NBA franchise. The new season - and a new era for the Kings - started Oct. 30.
Coverage of the Rim Fire
Full containment is expected on Oct. 1. The fire has burned 256,895 acres, and is now 84 percent contained. There are 1,321 personnel still working the incident. Updated: 12 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22
Special Section: Health Care in Transition
Open enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act runs Oct. 1, 2013 through Mar. 31, 2014. Learn more about the plans being offered in California and Nevada and follow the latest national, state and local health care stories here.
