California Flu Cases Expected To Increase SignificantlyJanuary 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials say the flu is widespread, and they expect incidence of the illness to increase significantly over the next few weeks, but that’s not unusual for this time of year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Managers Say Drought Proclamation ExpectedJanuary 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water managers painted a dismal picture of dry conditions and low reservoir levels to the state Board of Food and Agriculture Tuesday. They say a drought proclamation from the Governor may come as soon as February 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Democrats Propose Pre-K for All KidsJanuary 7, 2014 | Katie OrrProviding transitional kindergarten for all the four-year-olds in California would cost about a billion dollars, but supporters say it would be worth it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dramatic Reduction In Water Flows From Nimbus Dam To American RiverJanuary 7, 2014 | Marianne RussWater levels in Sacramento's American River will be significantly lower, starting Tuesday.
Truckee Considers New Sales Tax For Trails ConstructionJanuary 7, 2014 | Ky PlaskonTruckee is looking at a sales tax increase to help pay for walking and biking trails. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Study Shows Wildfire Pollution Could Harm Infant ImmunityJanuary 7, 2014 | Max PringleA California National Primate Research Center Study shows for the first time today that pollution caused by wild fires can harm infant immune systems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medical Advocate Explains Viral Post On $55K Appendectomy BillJanuary 7, 2014 | Marnette FederisA medical billing advocate explains why the situation described on a viral Reddit post about a $55,000 appendectomy bill is more common than you might think.
Water Level At New Hogan Reservoir Drops To One-Third Of CapacityJanuary 7, 2014 | Rich IbarraLack of rain has many valley water agencies worried about low reservoir supplies for the months ahead Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Is There a Glass Ceiling for California's Latino Students?January 7, 2014Educators are trying to close the achievement gap between Latinos and white and Asian students. New statistics show the gap isn't just a product of poor neighborhoods and low-performing schools, it's also in public schools with the best reputations.
Fight Over Validity of Petition Signatures For Arena Ballot Measure January 6, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe two sides of the Sacramento arena ballot measure have sent their legal reasons to the city clerk and county registrar as to whether the petitions to put the measure on the ballot should count. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.