State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Public Schools To Stock Allergy InjectorsApril 2, 2014A bill that would require all California public schools to keep emergency supplies of allergy medication injectors on-site has cleared the Senate Education Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In Big Boost to KJ, Steinberg Backs "Strong Mayor"April 1, 2014 | Ben AdlerMayor Kevin Johnson's latest bid to change Sacramento's system of government, set for the November ballot, has picked up a key endorsement: Senate President pro Tem and former Sacramento city council member Darrell Steinberg. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSnowpack Remains Low; State and Feds To Increase Water PumpingApril 1, 2014 | Amy QuintonSnowpack in the Sierra Nevada is one-third of what it should be this time of year. Despite that, state and federal water managers say they will take advantage of recent precipitation and send more water to central and southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ethics Bills Abound After California Senate ScandalsApril 1, 2014 | Katie OrrA wave of ethics-related bills is washing over the California Capitol after two recent corruption scandals. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are canceling their marquee campaign fundraising event of the year as three of their members face legal troubles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Team Slogs Through Difficult Job At Washington MudslideApril 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittA search and rescue team from Sacramento has been working at the site of a deadly mud slide in Washington state for more than a week. Capital Public Radio talked with one of the members of the crew. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePatients Win About Half the Time They Challenge Denied Health Care ServicesApril 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneMillions of people have signed up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. New rules ensure no one can be denied insurance, but there is no guarantee that all services will be covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: 4000 MilesApril 1, 2014An unusual relationship between a 91-year-old woman and her 21-year-old grandson -- who’s in the midst of a cross-country bicycle trip -- is the focus of this Pulitzer-nominated drama. It glitters with uncommon insights about life and death. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sen. Leland Yee's Lawyer Questions Tactics of InvestigationApril 1, 2014State Senator Leland Yee's attorney says the Democrat from San Francisco intends to plead "not guilty" when he expects to face a formal grand jury indictment next week.
Elk Grove Pilot City For Surplus Food AppApril 1, 2014 | Steve MilneIf you're a backyard gardener and live in Elk Grove, there's a new way to make sure all your extra oranges, zucchini and summer squash doesn't go to waste. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could More Than Double Number of Cal Grants AwardedApril 1, 2014 | Max PringleThe number of competitive Cal Grant awards given out each year would more than double under a bill that cleared a California legislative committee Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.