EnvironmentCalifornia Approves New Tougher Water RestrictionsMarch 17, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California has led the State Water Resources Control Board to tighten emergency water restrictions. The changes mainly affect urban water suppliers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City To Push Ahead With Soccer Stadium Despite MLS SetbackMarch 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe city of Sacramento will move forward with its plans for a soccer stadium at the Railyards site just north of downtown - even though it lost out on a Major League Soccer expansion team this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLack Of Coastal Housing Driving All Prices UpMarch 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has fallen dramatically behind the amount of housing it needs to keep up with supply. But a new report out today says building more won't be easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Decreases HydroPower, Increases Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMarch 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new study says the drought in California has caused an increased use of natural gas for electricity supply as diminished river flows decrease hydropower generation. The result is higher electricity costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California’s Special Elections May Be Overdue For An OverhaulMarch 17, 2015Californians are voting in special elections today to fill three vacant seats in the State Senate. But it turns out these special elections aren't so special anymore. There's a lot of them, they're costly, and critics say "Let's get rid of them."
Stockton Part Of Nationwide Study Examining Police-Community RelationshipMarch 17, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe city of Stockton will be included in a national study that will examine the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Most St. Patrick's Day Traditions Are Uniquely AmericanMarch 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgYou may eat a mint green cupcake or a plate of corned beef and cabbage in honor of St. Patrick's Day today. Or, down a green pint. Yet, none of these traditions originated in Ireland. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLong-Awaited Tower Records Documentary Debuts March 17, 2015It's been seven years in the making but the long-awaiting documentary about the history of Tower Records is finally making its debut today at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Filmmakers that Colin Hanks and Sean Stuart talk about the project. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSt. Patrick's Day With The Band 'One Eyed Reilly'March 17, 2015Local Celtic/Americana band One Eyed Reilly returns to Insight on this St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll talk with the lads about their new album and their shows tonight at the Mondavi Center and the Goldfield Trading Post. And they'll perform in our studios! Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEndangered Delta Smelt May Be ExtinctMarch 16, 2015 | Amy QuintonA small endangered fish that plays a pivotal role in California’s water wars may well be on its way out. Populations of the Delta smelt have plummeted to their lowest levels ever. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
