State GovernmentCalifornia Adds 30,000 New Jobs In FebruaryMarch 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe 30,000 new jobs are about half of January’s total but still suggests the state economy is growing at a healthy pace. The statewide unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a point to 6.7 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
John Muir's Journals Transcribed, With A Little Help From The "Crowd"March 20, 2015The University of the Pacific in Stockton has the largest collection of John Muir's papers -- including 78 handwritten journals. As Alice Daniel reports its looking to the "crowd" to help transcribe them.
Warm Temperatures Mark First Day Of SpringMarch 20, 2015Friday is the first day of Spring, and it will be a warm one.
Janet Napolitano Apologizes For Disparaging Student ProtestMarch 20, 2015(AP) - The president of the University of California system publicly apologized for calling chants by students protesting tuition hikes "crap," a remark overheard on an open microphone at a board of regents meeting.
Business Journal: Railyards, Blue Shield, Fremont SchoolMarch 20, 2015We're learning more about what could turn out to be the first private project for the Sacramento railyard. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Talking About Death Over DinnerMarch 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe last time you went to a dinner party you probably didn’t talk about death. But that’s the focus of conversation at a growing number of tables. It’s part of a national movement called “Death Over Dinner,” where important questions are discussed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCelebrated Poet, Novelist In Sacramento For Writing WorkshopMarch 20, 2015Novelist Ana Castillo will be in Sacramento Friday or a free reading and then a writing workshop Saturday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentManteca Considers Selling Treated Wastewater For Farm IrrigationMarch 19, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe drought is creating a new way for cities to make money, including selling treated wastewater for farm irrigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada School Discipline Rules Change Bill Moves To AssemblyMarch 19, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe Nevada Senate has approved a bill that would give school superintendents new discretion in student discipline. The bill now moves to the Assembly.
State GovernmentMore Money For Drought Aid, But No Mandatory ConservationMarch 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerNearly half of last year’s emergency drought relief money has yet to be spent – but Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are rolling out a new aid package of more than $1 billion. They’re not calling for mandatory water conservation – yet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
