Covered California Starts Training Health Care 'Educators'July 17, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneMore than two-thousand Californians are being trained this month to educate people about getting coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Midway at NightJuly 16, 2013 | Andrew NixonWhen the sun goes down at the California State Fair the midway lights up. Capital Public Radio's multimedia producer Andrew Nixon takes you on a kaleidoscopic ride in this 2-minute video. Be sure you're watching in HD and click on full screen!
Sac Supervisors One Step Closer To Voting For Higher Water BillsJuly 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittAfter today's vote, fifty thousand people in Sacramento County are one step closer to higher water bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Construction Underway on Water Treatment PlantJuly 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittConstruction has begun in Sacramento on the first part of a $170 million renovation of the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant.
SMUD Trains Students To Perform Energy Audits for SchoolsJuly 16, 2013 | Amy QuintonHigh school students from seven school districts are getting a lesson in energy-efficiency and helping their schools save money. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District launched the project this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City of Sacramento Seeks $560,000 in Liens on Delinquent Property OwnersJuly 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittMore than 200 property owners in the city of Sacramento will likely owe a total of a half-million dollars after tonight’s Sacramento City Council meeting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Praise, Skepticism for UC's Choice of NapolitanoJuly 15, 2013 | Ben AdlerShe’s a political veteran who’s run large bureaucracies. But Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano hasn’t worked in academia – and now she’s about to become the next president of the University of California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno’s Parking Problem: City to Replace Automated Kiosks with Coin-operated MetersJuly 15, 2013 | Ky PlaskonTime has run out for a parking meter vendor hired by the city of Reno. As plans to replace the problematic kiosks move forward, parking in Reno's 1200 spaces is temporarily free. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CalPERS Reports Double-Digit ReturnsJuly 15, 2013 | Katie OrrThe California Public Employees’ Retirement System is celebrating a big improvement over last year’s dismal returns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law Would Allow Compensation for Donating Eggs to ResearchJuly 15, 2013 | Katie OrrWomen in California can be paid for donating their eggs for reproduction, but not if they donate their eggs for research. A new bill awaiting Governor Jerry Brown’s signature could change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.