State GovernmentLegislative Black Caucus Calls For ChangeAugust 25, 2014 | Katie OrrAfrican-American members of the California legislature say it’s time to change the way people think about young, black men in America.
State GovernmentAtkins May Consider New Assembly Rules About DrinkingAugust 25, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins says she'll have to take a look at new rules around drinking in the Assembly following the arrest of Senator Ben Hueso.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Plastic Bag Ban, Cell Phone 'Kill Switch, And Sexual Assault PoliciesAugust 25, 2014 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown signed the cell phone "kill switch" bill while lawmakers rejected a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags on a busy Monday at the state Capitol.
About 600 Without Water After Napa QuakeAugust 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittDamage assessments continue after an earthquake that struck Napa and surrounding areas. Capital Public Radio's Bob Moffitt is In Napa and has the latest updates. UPDATES: 11 A.M. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareApplying to Study Medicine Abroad? Some Look to CubaAugust 25, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThere’s a one in four chance that your doctor went to medical school outside the U.S. Dozens of Americans in recent years have chosen to do that in Cuba. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFinal Week Of Action In California LegislatureAugust 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerA statewide plastic bag ban and tighter regulations for ride-sharing companies headline the California Legislature’s final week in session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Bike Parking For Sac StateAugust 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittIt will be easier this year to bike to work or school at the Sacramento State University campus and more spaces will be guarded to deter bike thieves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Burning Man Gate Closed Due To Rain Until TuesdayAugust 25, 2014 | Ky PlaskonNearly 70,000 people are headed to the Nevada desert for the annual Burning Man festival, the largest event of its kind in the United States. UPDATE: 1 P.M. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Raley's Settles Hazardous Waste LawsuitAugust 25, 2014 | Steve MilneA San Joaquin County judge has ordered West-Sacramento-based Raley's supermarkets to pay $1,599,000 in penalties.
5 Things To Watch For On Monday's Emmy AwardsAugust 25, 2014The Emmy Awards moves to Monday night for the first time, which could leave some celebs stuck in traffic. Seth Meyers hosts the event, and there are several races that will be fun to watch.
