Fast-Moving Cold Front To Bring Plenty Of Rain, Snow To CaliforniaDecember 23, 2016Officials say travel through Sacramento and the Sierra could be difficult as a cold front dumps rain and snow through the region Friday.
EnvironmentSome Californians Can Drink What The Astronauts Drink: Recycled WastewaterDecember 23, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new law will allow some Californians to taste test what the astronauts drink. Not Tang. Purified recycled wastewater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Additional Homeless Center Opens In SacramentoDecember 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City and County of Sacramento have opened another warming center for the homeless.
EnvironmentEnvironmental Documents For Replumbing California Water System ReleasedDecember 22, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration has released final environmental documents for a project it says will modernize the state’s water delivery system and have little to no impact on threatened fish species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats For Children Under Age 2December 22, 2016 | Chris NicholsChildren younger than 2 will be required to sit in a rear-facing car seat under a new California law that goes into effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Secret Sauce Behind NPR One: An Editorially Responsible AlgorithmDecember 22, 2016While algorithms have been blamed for fostering "bubbles" where you read, and hear only the things that reflect your world view, we use the NPR One algorithm to ensure that you get editorial balance.
Plenty Of Options, But No Surprises With Sacramento Holiday ShowsDecember 22, 2016 | Jeff HudsonThe holidays are upon us, and many people enjoy taking in a show at this time of year. CapRadio's Theater Critic Jeff Hudson gives a round-up of four holiday shows in Sacramento that will all close Dec. 31 or Jan. 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Californians Than Ever Projected To Travel Over HolidaysDecember 22, 2016 | Steve MilneAAA's latest travel survey finds about 12.5 million Californians will be spending the holidays out-of-town. That’s the highest holiday travel number AAA has ever predicted for California. And it’s an increase of nearly two percent from last year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Home Affordability At Eight-Year LowDecember 22, 2016 | Steve MilneAnnual home-price appreciation in the fourth-quarter outpaced wage growth in Sacramento County. The median sales price of $305,000 is up 12 percent from a year ago, while average weekly wage growth is up by only one-percent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler Reviews The Year Of 2016 In California's LegislatureDecember 22, 2016It’s a year-in-review special in this week's Capitol Chat with CapRadio's Bureau Chief Ben Adler. He discusses the noteworthy moments at the Capitol during 2016. We will also look ahead to 2017 to see what changes are on the way. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.