Winds Down Power Lines In Modesto And Tornado Touches Down In El DoradoDecember 24, 2015UPDATE 6:49 p.m.: According to reports on twitter high winds have knocked down several power poles in Modesto. Coffee and Floyd Streets are currently blocked.
EnvironmentCalifornia Snowpack Above Average For This Time Of YearDecember 24, 2015(AP) - California water managers say the Sierra Nevada has an above-average snowpack for this time of year, yet it's not enough to make a dent in California's stubborn drought.
Military Tracks Storybook Flight Of St. Nick For 60th YearDecember 24, 2015(AP) - For the 60th consecutive year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command will continue its tradition of telling youngsters the location of Santa Claus on his annual storybook world tour.
State GovernmentProp. 8 Ruling Could Haunt Future Ballot InitiativesDecember 24, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court thinks the legal battle over Proposition 8 could have a ripple effect on the state’s initiative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New California Law Requires Bright Markings On BB GunsDecember 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsA new California law meant to boost gun safety, especially for teenagers and law enforcement, goes into effect on Jan. 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSacramento Artist Emilio Soltero Illustrates CapRadio’s Undocumented Immigration InitiativeDecember 23, 2015 | Melody StoneWhen Capital Public Radio embarked on a year-long initiative exploring undocumented immigration in California we needed an image to represent the project. Sacramento illustrator Emilio Soltero accepted the challenge and here’s the story of the image.
Regulators Provide Permit For Kris Kringle And Nine ReindeerDecember 23, 2015Even Santa apparently needs permission from California regulators to bring his reindeer into the state.
State GovernmentScientists Rescue Salmon Near SacramentoDecember 23, 2015 | Katie OrrScientists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are rescuing Chinook salmon that took a wrong turn.
Forecasters Predict White Christmas For The SierraDecember 23, 2015There will be fresh snow on the ground in the foothills and Sierra Christmas morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant snow event Thursday and Friday.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaIn 2015, Deportations Reached Lowest Level Since 2006December 23, 2015According to the latest data from the Department of Homeland Security, 235,413 people were deported from the United States. That is the lowest number recorded by the Obama administration.
