http://www.capradio.org/news News from KXJZ News and Capital Public Radio Copyright 2008, Capital Public Radio CPR RSS Generator 1.0 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:29:39 GMT http://www.capradio.org/images/logo_kxjz.gif http://www.capradio.org/news en-US 60 http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5521 More Californians are apparently planning to stay home this Labor Day weekend info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5521 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5519 Wednesday is “Back-to-School” night at elementary schools in Rocklin. But teachers will be doing more than just talking to parents about the upcoming school year. They’ll also be picketing. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5519 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5524 Don’t borrow to balance the fifteen billion dollar budget shortfall…. That the latest plea from Governor Schwarzenegger to state lawmakers. info@capradio.org (Jenny O'Mara) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5524 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5523 She won a gold medal at the Bejing Olympics…and Wednesday night she'll get the keys to the City of Galt. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5523 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5525 With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some people are getting theirs nearly for free from pet chickens. But there’s more to owning chickens than endless omelets. Many owners become so attached to their egg layers, they’ll break the law to keep them. info@capradio.org (Elaine Corn) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5525 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5518 New U.S. Census Bureau data shows American households made more money last year and more people had health insurance. But Californians didn’t fare as well. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5518 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5516 Things are looking up for a financially strapped theatre company in Nevada City. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5516 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5517 Remember the Governor’s pledge three weeks ago not to sign any legislation until a budget is approved? Well, he’s making exceptions now. info@capradio.org (Jenny O'Mara) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5517 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5510 The Sacramento Bee is offering voluntary buyouts to most of its full-time employeee as the newspaper continues to deal with slumping profits. Does the move mean the end of The Bee or the start of a new, leaner, more focused paper? info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5510 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5508 A Democratic State Assemblyman says it’s time to stop—once and for all-- what he calls the “partisan dance” of budget negotiations. info@capradio.org (Jenny O'Mara) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5508 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5514 The state budget’s nearly two months late and it’s the last week of the state legislative session. That didn’t stop a handful of Democrats from heading to Denver for the party’s national convention. info@capradio.org (Jenny O'Mara) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5514 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5513 As Democrats gather in Denver, Republican presidential candidate John McCain swept through the Golden State Mondayfor an appearance on the Tonight Show and two fundraisers – including one in Sacramento. info@capradio.org (Ben Adler) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5513 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5511 Jo Chandler loved her daughter Crista. So did the students and teachers of T.R. Smedberg Middle School, where Crista taught English. But Jo didn’t realize how inspiring her daughter was until after Crista's death, as she tells stepdaughter Kristine. info@capradio.org (Paul Conley) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5511 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5509 Republican presidential candidate John McCain is spending the first day of the Democratic National Convention … in Sacramento. info@capradio.org (Ben Adler) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5509 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5504 Given all of the press about the state’s two-month budget impasse, you might think that’s the only game in town for lawmakers. But you’d be wrong. In fact, they’ve been holding marathon sessions over the past couple of weeks. info@capradio.org (Marianne Russ) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5504 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5502 Companies that do business with the State of California say they’re feeling the brunt of the nearly two-month-long budget stalemate. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5502 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5506 The city and county of Sacramento have fought over lucrative auto sales tax revenues for years. But that may soon become a thing of the past. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5506 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5503 Health care providers say they’re relieved a judge ruled this week to spare them from getting a pay cut. But they rallied at the capitol Thursday saying that victory isn’t enough. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5503 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5497 It’s back to square one in the effort to bring free wireless internet access to Sacramento. City officials have dropped another Wi-Fi plan. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5497 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5500 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to raise the sales tax as a way to end the budget stalemate and bring in more money. Schwarzenegger outlined his plan Wednesday saying everyone must compromise. info@capradio.org (Jenny O'Mara) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5500 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5493 Medi-Cal patients are the heaviest users of the ER. That’s according to a new study from the Public Policy Institute of California. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5493 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5498 Have the Olympics inspired you to get more active? One local doctor says everyone can hit the treadmill. But, remember to keep a few things in mind. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5498 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5492 Clean air officials are expected to approve new woodburning flire place restrictions for California's central valley. info@capradio.org (Steve Shadley) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5492 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5485 California State Fair officials want more officers on the streets outside the fairgrounds following a double shooting at the fair entrance Friday. info@capradio.org (Steve Shadley) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5485 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5478 The housing market collapse is making it hard for many middle-class seniors to get long-term care. That’s because home equity is often used to pay for the expensive costs. Waddell and Reed financial planner Ben Goldhammer offers some planning tips. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5478 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5476 Around the country the housing crisis is taking its toll on some of America’s seniors in an unexpected way. Especially in regions that have been hard hit, like the foreclosure capitol of the country California’s Central Valley. info@capradio.org (Kelley Weiss) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5476 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5433 Soaring foreclosures may be a nightmare for some people. But for others looking to buy their first home - it’s a path to the American Dream. info@capradio.org (Steve Milne) http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=5433 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT