Has Crime Been Getting Worse Since Jerry Brown Was Elected?August 23, 2017Republicans including California State Sen. John Moorlach have railed against Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown for signing a gas tax increase earlier this year. In an op-ed Moorlach also declared that crime has been on the rise under Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto Off-Duty Police Sergeant Hit, Killed By Drunk DriverAugust 23, 2017(AP) - Authorities say a Modesto police sergeant died after being struck by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle on a city street.
Audit: UC System Not Following Contracting GuidelinesAugust 23, 2017(AP) - A state audit says the University of California system has not fully followed its own policies for hiring contract service workers.
Environment5 California National Monuments Are Among 27 Up For AxingAugust 23, 2017(AP) - Five California national monument areas may be axed or downsized by the Trump Administration on Thursday. The list of national monuments up for review includes Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument 50 miles west of Sacramento.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReno Leaders React To Trump VisitAugust 23, 2017 | Chris RemingtonPresident Trump will meet with members of the American Legion in Reno Wednesday; a visit that has faced mixed responses from the city’s elected representatives. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Museum Opens Long-Awaited Unity CenterAugust 23, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe California Museum's new Unity Center has been in development since 1999. The new interactive exhibition aims to promote tolerance and peace through civil rights education. The Unity Center will host a free block party on Saturday, Aug. 26. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJoshua Mohr Brings Memoir "Sirens" To Stories On Stage SacramentoAugust 23, 2017 | Cody DrabbleJoshua Mohr’s searing new memoir “Sirens” explores the process of cleaning up his life after addiction, failed marriages, and nearly dying from a hole in his heart. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Proposes Butane Restrictions To Combat Hash Oil ExplosionsAugust 22, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento hopes to restrict sales of butane with the goal of reducing the number of explosions in the city caused by people making "honey oil" or "hash oil" from marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Banner Quarter For Cap-And-Trade Program, After Lawmakers Extend ItAugust 22, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia’s signature climate change program, cap-and-trade, passed its first test since lawmakers extended the program last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Enlisting Amazon's Alexa In The Campaign To Cut Food WasteAugust 22, 2017 | Julia MitricFood waste is a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in California. The NRDC hopes food waste tips from Amazon's Alexa will help consumers keep more food in their plate and out of the trash.
