A Nevada Health Plan - Without the InsuranceJuly 22, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThousands of people in the state won’t be covered under the federal health law. But there is another option. A health care network connects people without coverage to health care, without going through insurance companies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Audio Postcard: Food and Fun at the State FairJuly 21, 2013Last year it was chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried mac and cheese on a stick. This year it’s spaghetti ice cream. But there's a lot more to the California State Fair than just culinary craziness. Still, we couldn't neglect the food! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Subject of NPR's Picture Show BlogJuly 19, 2013Since 2009, photographer Kirk Crippens has been documenting Stockton, which last year became the largest city in American history to file for bankruptcy — until Detroit filed yesterday. NPR's Picture Show blog is featuring Crippins' work.
Business Journal: Mergers, Cities Sans Redevelop. Agencies, Davis "Ultra Light Rail," Parrots in East SacJuly 19, 2013Capital Public Radio's Marianne Russ talks with Jack Robinson of the Sacramento Business Journal about this week's top local economic stories. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Make Union Talks ConfidentialJuly 19, 2013 | Max PringleA bill that would give union officials confidentiality protection when they speak with their members is under consideration at the California capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health Summit This SaturdayJuly 19, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe event comes seven months after President Obama’s call for action in the days following a deadly school shooting in Connecticut. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yosemite Working To Minimize Chance Of Repeat Hantavirus OutbreakJuly 18, 2013 | Rich IbarraA year after the deadly, rodent-carried disease claimed lives at Yosemite National Park, hantavirus is still a concern. But major changes at the park have lowered the chances of future outbreaks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC Regents Confirm Napolitano Despite ProtestsJuly 18, 2013 | Katie OrrHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be the first female president of the University of California system. But it’s her experience with the federal government that had students talking at her confirmation hearing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Unemployment Lowest Since Stocks CrashedJuly 18, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe summer of 2013 is starting out strongly for the California economy. The U.S. Labor Department says the state added more than 30,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate continued to drop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Students Protest Napolitano Appointment (Updated with Videos)July 18, 2013 | Katie OrrThe U.C. Board of Regents called a recess this afternoon after students protested the appointment based on Napolitano's record as National Homeland Security head. Arrests have been made. Updated: 2:55pm Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.