Former California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Sues Accuser Alleging AssaultAugust 15, 2018Former Assemblyman Matt Dababneh filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming lobbyist Pamela Lopez defamed him by alleging he pushed her into a bathroom and masturbated in front of her during a party in Las Vegas.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJewish Food Faire Returns To CarmichaelAugust 15, 2018The 41st annual Jewish Food Faire returns to Congregation Beth Shalom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew Google-Backed Plan To Spend California’s Mental Health Dollars Is Raising EyebrowsAugust 15, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThere’s a push to revamp California’s mental health service network using smartphone apps and online therapy, but some advocates say it’s a questionable use of taxpayer dollars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsLauren Markham - The Far Away BrothersAugust 15, 2018Journalist Lauren Markham’s book, “The Far Away Brothers,” tells the true story of twin teens who escape violence in their native El Salvador and start a new life in Oakland, California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Radio Host Chris Thile Visits Mondavi Center With Fellow Punch Brothers MusiciansAugust 15, 2018 | Donna ApidoneChris Thile is host of the national radio show Live From Here. He’s also a talented mandolin player, who is at ease in bluegrass and classical circles. And he’s a genius. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature's #MeToo Bills Draw Opposition From Business GroupsAugust 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerEfforts to ban nondisclosure agreements, end forced arbitration and extend the statute of limitations to file a claim with the state face final votes in the California Legislature this month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No Evidence To Back Denham’s Claim China 'Tampered' With U.S. Elections 'Quite A Bit'August 14, 2018 | Chris NicholsCongressman Jeff Denham recently claimed China has "tampered with our elections quite a bit." We decided to fact-check that very specific and serious charge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Is A Tomato Town — And Some Say This Might Be The Perfect Local TomatoAugust 14, 2018 | Nadine SebaiFarmer Ray Yeung grows heirloom tomatoes that are iconic in Sacramento’s restaurants. Our reporter takes a trip to his farm and learns how ‘Uncle Ray’ became tomato famous. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
42-Year-Old Utah Father Dies Fighting Mendocino Complex FireAugust 14, 2018Matthew Burchett, a firefighter from Draper, Utah, died Monday night while fighting the Mendocino Complex Fire in Northern California.
Yosemite Valley Re-Opens — And Welcomes Back The L.A.-Style TrafficAugust 14, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroListen now to the complete debut episode of Capital Public Radio’s YosemiteLand podcast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.