Calif. Citrus Growers Lost Big In December FreezeFebruary 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerAs if the drought weren’t bad enough, California’s $2 billion citrus industry says it lost nearly a quarter of its crop this year in a week-long freeze in early December. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Leno Pushes for Further Minimum Wage IncreaseFebruary 3, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia minimum wage workers will start making $9 an hour this year, but one lawmaker thinks they should be getting more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Second Sacramento Area Brandathon Set For TodayFebruary 3, 2014 | Steve MilneAbout 200 people are expected to show up at the Sleep Train Arena Monday for a brainstorm session called a brandathon. The goal is to create a graphic design to promote the Sacramento region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Stretches Calif. Farmers' Water SupplyFebruary 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe drought is affecting California farmers in different ways depending on where they farm. Some will turn to other water sources to make up at least part of the shortfall. Others will have to let some of their farmland go fallow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EDD Getting Non-Funding-Related Assistance from U.S. Labor DepartmentFebruary 3, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Employment Development Department can't answer all of the phone calls coming in and is struggling to process tens of thousands of claims. The U.S. Department of Labor has been in Sacramento to lend a hand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Journey Back to CubaFebruary 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCapRadio took 65 listeners to Cuba through a U.S. sanctioned "people-to-people" tour. Pauline Bartolone hosted one of the trips, largely leaving her reporter’s hat at home. Here she shares her experiences, with a focus on health care.
Tahoe Plans For Sustainable CommunitiesFebruary 3, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency unveiled its plan to meet California greenhouse gas emissions targets and rolled out its first Sustainable Communities Program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Officials Want Transparency In Health Care PricingFebruary 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia officials want to publish the prices of medical services online so that patients can make more informed health care choices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC President Napolitano Leads US Delegation to SochiFebruary 3, 2014On Wednesday, Napolitano will lead a delegation of ten people with three openly gay athletes to Russia for the Winter Olympics. Their selection stands in contrast to the host nation's repressive policies toward LGBT people.
Food Companies Take Fight Against GMO-Labeling To Federal LevelFebruary 3, 2014 | Matt LasloAfter spending millions of dollars to fight mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods in California and dozens of other states, large food companies have moved the fight to the federal level. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.