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Court Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt Battle
Apr 17, 2014(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Kings End Season Exactly The Same As And Totally Different Than Last Year
Apr 16, 2014The Sacramento Kings finished the 2013-14 season with exactly the same record as 2012-2013. But, the team and its fans say it sure feels different.
Home Prices Spike In Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno Region
Apr 16, 2014A shortage of homes for sale around Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno and Sparks is pushing up prices by double and even triple digits.
Brown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget Reserve
Apr 16, 2014Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support.
California Bill Would Put English-only Instruction Back Before Voters
A voter-approved law that requires all California public school classes to be taught in English would go before voters again in 2016 under a bill now in the state legislature.
Ten Tips For Surviving Fix50
Apr 16, 2014It's hard to avoid news about the construction impacting commuters starting April 22nd. Construction along U.S. Highway 50 is expected to back things up for people trying to get through, so here are some tips for surviving the chaos of construction.
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Legislation Would Protect Communities From Oil Train Accidents
Thursday, April 17, 2014Railroads plan to increase their shipments of crude oil by train throughout California. One lawmaker wants to make sure emergency planners can protect communities from potential train accidents.
Mayor Kevin Johnson Will Lead U.S Conference of Mayors
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Decision On Gray Wolf Protections Delayed
Thursday, April 17, 2014A state board postponed a vote Wednesday that could potentially put the gray wolves on the endangered species in California.
Court Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt Battle
Thursday, April 17, 2014(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Fix 50 Explainer: Project Information and What To Expect During Construction
Thursday, April 17, 2014The Fix 50 project by Caltrans will repair a section of U.S. Highway 50 known as the W/X Viaduct. The portion carries six lanes of traffic over surface streets and other transportation infrastructure through Sacramento.
Effort Underway In El Dorado County To Put Slow-Growth Measures In November Ballot
Thursday, April 17, 2014People who live in El Dorado County could be voting on several competing slow-growth measures this November.
Fix 50 Expected To Trigger Higher RT Ridership
Thursday, April 17, 2014A lot more people are expected to keep their cars at home and take mass transit starting Tuesday due to construction on Highway 50.
'Bumpy' California Enrollment Period Ends with Over 3 Million Health Care Sign-Ups
Thursday, April 17, 2014Covered California released final enrollment numbers today after a 6 month sign-up period.
Sacramento Sheriff Creates Community Surveillance Video Sharing Program
Thursday, April 17, 2014Under a new Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department program, private citizens and business owners can register to share surveillance camera footage to help solve crimes.
Kings End Season Exactly The Same As And Totally Different Than Last Year
Wednesday, April 16, 2014The Sacramento Kings finished the 2013-14 season with exactly the same record as 2012-2013. But, the team and its fans say it sure feels different.
Brown Calls Special Legislative Session on New Budget Reserve
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown is throwing the full weight of his office behind his push for a new state budget reserve by calling the legislature into special session next week. Republicans say he’ll have to strengthen his proposal to win their support.
Home Prices Spike In Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno Region
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
A shortage of homes for sale around Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno and Sparks is pushing up prices by double and even triple digits.
Poll: Californians Disagree On Reasons For Water Shortage
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
A new survey finds Californians are split over the cause of the state's drought.
National Contest Says Reno Downtown Library Has Coolest Interior
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
People who voted in a nationwide contest decided that the Downtown Reno Library has the coolest interior in the competition.
Sea Lion Pup Found In Almond Orchard, A Mile From San Joaquin River
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
(AP) -- Workers at a Central California ranch could hardly believe their eyes when they spotted a sea lion pup hopping through an almond orchard, about a mile from the San Joaquin River.
Sacramento 'River Cats' Troubling To Wildlife, Human Health
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
Sacramento animal managers say there could be as many as 77,000 stray cats in the city and some people feed them. But experts say the feral animals can pose risks to the ecosystem and human health.
Gray Wolves May Receive State Protection
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
The California Fish and Game Commission considers whether to place gray wolves on the state's endangered species list Wednesday. Conservation groups are pushing for the change.
Body Found In Abandoned Freezer In Ceres
Wed, Apr 16, 2014
(AP) -- Police in Ceres say a body was found inside a freezer at an abandoned auto shop.
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Born With HIV, Building A Future
In high school, Cristina Pena was afraid to tell her boyfriend, Chris Ondaatje, that she was HIV-positive. She needn't have worried. More than a decade later, they're still together.
Sunni Discontent Fuels Growing Violence In Iraq's Anbar Province
Fed up with what they say is years of discrimination by the Shiite-led government, ordinary Sunnis have joined Islamist fighters. There are echoes of past conflicts, with a few important distinctions.
Six Words: 'Segregation Should Not Determine Our Future'
Central High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was once considered a model of desegregation. Today, the school's population is 99 percent black. One family's story underscores three generations of change.
'Completely Unique': Cave-Dwelling Female Insects Have Penises
A team of international scientists have found four species of insects with reversed sex organs. The females' anatomy may have to do with their need for nutrients that only males produce.
Even Chimps Know That A Firm Bed Makes For Quality Sleep
A new study looking at the nests made by chimpanzees in Uganda found that they prefer a type of tree that gives them a firm and secure sleeping platform.
Tabasco And Beer-Flavored: Not Your Easter Bunny's Jelly Beans
On the eve of Easter and National Jelly Bean Day, let us probe the mysterious origins and unexpected ascendency of the humble candy. And to celebrate, we've sampled Jelly Belly's newest flavors.
Obama's Favorite County — At Least When It Comes To Giving Speeches
The president has visited Prince George's County, Md., four times this year. It is the most affluent county with an African-American majority. It also happens to be very close to the White House.
Chelsea Clinton Says She's Pregnant
The 34-year-old daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she and husband Marc Mezvinsky are "very excited."
Insight: Community Center Theater Renovation / Catch The Dream / Le Kelton / Sound Advice
Thursday, April 17, 2014Insight: Pulitzer Winner Alan Taylor / Feral Cat Management / Carpentry For Women / Donna Reads
Wednesday, April 16, 2014Insight: Developing East Sacramento / Neighborhood Reaction To McKinley Village / News Network / Katie Hafner
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Suddenly Sochi
Beth Ruyak's family gave her a unique birthday present this year - a surprise trip to the Winter Olympics in Sochi! Beth has traveled to 5 Olympic Games as a reporter. This time she's a spectator... and she's sharing her unexpected trip with us!
A Journey Back to Cuba
Monday, February 3, 2014CapRadio took 65 listeners to Cuba through a U.S. sanctioned "people-to-people" tour. Pauline Bartolone hosted one of the trips, largely leaving her reporter’s hat at home. Here she shares her experiences, with a focus on health care.
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.
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.
