ICYMI: California Withdraws 'Text Tax' After FCC RulingDecember 17, 2018California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones.
BBC World ServiceBBC Lookahead: Potential 'No Deal' Brexit, Taxi Strike In South KoreaDecember 17, 2018Pooneh Ghoddoosi joins Steve Milne from London to discuss the potential "no deal" Brexit and the taxi strike in South Korea. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Restaurants Must Make Milk Or Water The Default Kids Meal Drink Starting In 2019December 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsRestaurants in California that offer kids meal combos will be required to serve milk or water as the default drink options. Parents will still be able to request soda or juice for their kids. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLactating Moms Will Get More Space To Pump Under New California LawDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaStarting January, employers will need to better accommodate lactating mothers who choose to pump at work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Will Be Able To Change Gender On Their IDs Easier — Including New ‘X’ Nonbinary OptionDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians can now switch their drivers’ license gender without a physician’s approval.
State GovernmentNew California Law Cracks Down On Animal Sales In Pet StoresDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDogs, cats, and rabbits at pet stores will have to be sourced from shelters and rescue groups under a new California law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Minimum Wage Will Increase January 1December 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittCompanies with 26 people or workers will see California's minimum wage increase by a dollar, to $12 an hour. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
All Camp Fire Evacuation Orders LiftedDecember 15, 2018The fire broke out Nov. 8, killing at least 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes in Paradise and nearby communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
JazzRemembering Nancy Wilson And Her Benefit Concert For CapRadioDecember 15, 2018From the time CapRadio first signed on the air in 1979, Nancy Wilson has been one of our core artists and an audience favorite. In 1994, Ms. Wilson performed in a special concert celebrating our 15th anniversary. Beforehand she sat for an interview.
Big Polluters Get Help From The State, Renewing Doubts About California’s Climate GoalsDecember 15, 2018The cap-and-trade system for cutting greenhouse gases is in danger of not delivering the state’s required emissions reductions.
EnvironmentCan California Improve Forest Management And Prevent Wildfires Without Going Broke?December 14, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroExperts have ideas for to clean up the state’s dense forests and make them safer. But what does it cost to do this? We visit the Tahoe National Forest to find out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s November Election Turnout Was Highest In A Midterm In 36 YearsDecember 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Secretary of State’s office has certified the results of California’s November election. The 64.5 percent turnout rate was higher than the last eight different midterm elections.
PG&E Proposes New $1.1 Billion Customer Rate HikeDecember 14, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe utility says more than half the money raised would go to improving wildfire safety.
California Alleges PG&E Falsified Pipeline Safety RecordsDecember 14, 2018Regulators on Friday accused one of California's largest utilities of falsifying safety documents for natural gas pipelines for years following its criminal conviction and multimillion-dollar fine for the San Bruno pipeline explosion.
State GovernmentChief Justice Of The California Supreme Court Leaves The Republican Party, Citing KavanaughDecember 14, 2018California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has given up her Republican registration and re-registered as a no-party preference voter, citing the Kavanaugh nomination and saying she had become increasingly uncomfortable with the party's direction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
