EnvironmentWater In California's Snowpack Below AverageJanuary 3, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe first manual snow survey of the season found the amount of water in California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Strengthen Rules Against Smoking, Consuming Marijuana While DrivingJanuary 3, 2017 | Julia MitricA pair of lawmakers say Prop 64 doesn't go far enough when it comes to making it illegal to smoke marijuana while driving. So they've introduced a bill to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestJanuary 3, 2017The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Laws Series: Juvenile Background Checks and Concussion ProtocolJanuary 3, 2017With the start of the New Year, Capital Public Radio kicks off the new laws series going into effect for 2017. Capital Public Radio’s Bob Moffitt begins with a look at criminal background checks and concussion protocol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law: Repeal Of '90s Welfare Rule Takes EffectJanuary 2, 2017 | Ben BradfordAs of Jan. 1, California no longer prevents additional welfare payments for families who have more children while receiving state aid. Opponents of the maximum family grant called it discriminatory and invasive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
