State GovernmentProp. 11 Would Change Rules For Private Ambulance Workers In CaliforniaOctober 25, 2018 | Sami SotoSupporters say requiring paramedics and ambulance employees with private companies to remain on call during breaks helps with emergency readiness. Opponents say the measure is a way for companies to avoid paying legal costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom, Feinstein Retain Large Leads In Latest Poll, Support For Rent Control DropsOctober 24, 2018 | Steve MilneThe frontrunners in the California governor and U.S. Senate races — Gavin Newsom and Dianne Feinstein — continue to hold commanding leads. Meanwhile, support for rent control is lagging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPresident Trump Approves Funding For Water Projects That Could Mean More California ReservoirsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe funds may be used for things like new reservoirs, water-recycling and desalination. The plan is to spend $6 billion across the country over a decade.
EnvironmentProp. 3 Would Provide Funds For California Water Projects, But Opponents Argue Few Will See The BenefitsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroShould a bond for both habitat restoration and water-infrastructure projects be paid for by all Californians or just the groups that would directly benefit? That's up for voters to decide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOpera Modesto Celebrates 35 Years With New Name And Artistic DirectorOctober 24, 2018 | Cody DrabbleOpera Modesto General and Artistic Director Roy Stevens joins to preview the 35th anniversary gala this weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Bob Burns Chronicles How “The Track In The Forest” Shaped Legendary 1968 Olympic TeamOctober 24, 2018 | Cody DrabbleFormer Sacramento Bee senior writer Bob Burns debuts his book “The Track In the Forest” about the 1968 men’s US track and field team, which dominated at the Olympic Games in Mexico City. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats See Nevada As 'The Model' For A Blue WaveOctober 24, 2018In 2016, Nevada flipped the statehouse from red to blue and sent the nation's first Latina senator to D.C. Now, the state could elect its first Democratic governor in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County Measure B Would Tax Cannabis To Support Childhood ProgramsOctober 23, 2018 | Rich IbarraMeasure B would impose a 3.5 to 8 percent tax on all commercial cannabis businesses. San Joaquin County Supervisors split 3 to 2 in support of the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Schools Race Sets Record For Most ExpensiveOctober 23, 2018California is again recording the most expensive state superintendent election in history, with a cast of billionaires who are outspending the teacher unions in support of a former charter schools executive.
Walnut Trees Can Handle Water ‘Stress’ And Still Thrive, Study FindsOctober 23, 2018 | Julia MitricUC Davis researchers say they’ve found a way for walnut growers to irrigate more efficiently and still keep up their crop yields. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
