Lake Tahoe's Crayfish Industry Faces ChallengesSeptember 18, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThis month a new law takes effect allowing the commercial taking of crayfish on the California side of Lake Tahoe. But there are some challenges in going from lake to plate. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Flows Cut at Lake OrovilleSeptember 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittWith an eye on a possible third consecutive year of low rain totals, the California Department of Water Resources is reducing the amount of water released from Lake Oroville into the Feather River.
Food Stamp Vote Expected This WeekSeptember 17, 2013 | Steve MilneA Sacramento-based group is trying to stop lawmakers in Washington D.C. from approving funding cuts to the federal food stamp program. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Eppie Johnson, Founder of "Eppie's Great Race," DiesSeptember 17, 2013 | Marianne RussEppie Johnson, who founded "Eppie's Great Race," has passed away. The Sacramento restaurateur and philanthropist was 85.
Feds Give California Extra Transportation Funds for Meeting DeadlinesSeptember 17, 2013 | Max PringleThe federal government is giving California an extra $155 million in funding because the state has met all its federal transportation project deadlines this year. Caltrans will get $97 million, local transit agencies will get the rest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UNR To Build $46 Million Fitness CenterSeptember 17, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe University of Nevada Reno is investing in a new multi-million dollar fitness center intended to improvement student achievement and university enrollment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Add Privacy Option in Health Insurance PaperworkSeptember 17, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia reproductive health and civil liberties advocates are waiting for Governor Jerry Brown to take action on a bill that would create a more private way for patients to receive information about sensitive health services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Reduce Lawsuits Over Prop 65 Warning SignsSeptember 16, 2013 | Katie OrrProposition 65 mandates California businesses post signs warning customers of possible exposure to harmful chemicals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Attack At The Navy Yard: Latest On The Shootings In D.C.September 16, 2013The nation's capital went on high alert Monday after a shooting attack at the city's U.S. Navy Yard that caused multiple casualties — including, according to authorities, at least several deaths. Follow NPR coverage of the story.
'Measure X' To Be Put Before Modesto VotersSeptember 16, 2013 | Rich IbarraWhen Modesto voters go the polls in November, they will see "Measure X." It will ask for a one-cent sales tax increase. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
