Sacramento Reverend Remebers Nelson MandelaDecember 6, 2013 | Steve MilneA Sacramento minister who met Nelson Mandela says the late South African president's death is devastating.
California Corrections Reform Advocates Call for Alternatives to IncarcerationDecember 6, 2013 | Max PringleAdvocates for change in California’s correctional system are asking that alternatives to incarceration be considered in the planning for how to spend bond revenue meant to reduce the prison population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: CIM, Superior Vision, Ugly SweatersDecember 6, 2013 | Steve MilneOur review of the week's top economic stories with Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson begins with one of Sacramento's most acclaimed annual sporting events... Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Marathon Triggers Sunday Road ClosuresDecember 6, 2013 | Steve MilneIf your driving in Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Carmichael or Folsom this Sunday morning, you could run into a few roadblocks.
Board Chair: High-Speed Rail Project Still On TrackDecember 5, 2013 | Ben AdlerFrom court rulings to federal regulators, California’s high-speed rail project has hit quite a few bumps in the track in the last week-and-a-half. But the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority insists construction won’t be derailed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nelson Mandela Is Remembered On Social MediaDecember 5, 2013Social media have exploded with remembrances of Nelson Mandela's life and legacy. A few selections from NPR staff and our audience.
Sac State Professor Recalls Mandela LegacyDecember 5, 2013Sacramento State Professor and South Africa native Boatamo Mosupyoe reflects on Nelson Mandela's legacy following the death of the 95-year-old anti-apartheid activist and statesman.
Farmworker Housing Project Comes To WoodlandDecember 5, 2013 | Bob MoffittGround has been broken for a new apartment complex for agricultural workers, as part of the Spring Lake development in southeast Woodland.
Scenes And Sounds From The Life Of Nelson MandelaDecember 5, 2013The Life Of Mandela - Nelson Mandela was born into a country that considered him a second-class citizen. He grew to become one of the most respected statesmen in the world.
Deep Freeze Putting Valley Citrus Orchards At RiskDecember 5, 2013 | Rich IbarraThis week's freezing weather could damage citrus orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and in the foothills. But the current cold snap is welcome in other orchards with other crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.