Insight With Vicki GonzalezJack Gallagher's Five Songs At B Street TheaterFebruary 10, 2015Comedian Jack Gallagher’s new show “Five Songs” runs through March 1 at B Street Theater. Gallagher is working off a list of 25 songs (with a story attached to each song). Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEducation Funding Debate Begins At California CapitolFebruary 9, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia is getting billions of extra dollars from the booming economy – and nearly all of it is headed to schools and community colleges. That’s setting up a debate over where the extra revenue should go. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Strengthens Oil Drilling Waste RulesFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia says it will do a better job of monitoring oil drilling that could affect the state’s groundwater supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Subsidized Flights For Rural California Now Landing At Sac InternationalFebruary 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittLast year, the U.S. Department of Transportation paid $254 million for flights to and from small airports. The first flights connecting to Sacramento under this program landed this morning.
Coming This Summer: Politifact CaliforniaFebruary 9, 2015Capital Public Radio is partnering with Politifact to bring fact-checking journalism to the airwaves and websites this summer.
Arts and LifestyleCrocker's Traveling Art Museum Visits Stockton SchoolsFebruary 9, 2015 | Rich IbarraFebruary is Black History Month and a special museum is traveling to schools in Northern California. The Crocker Art Museum's "Art Ark" takes art off the wall and puts it in the hands of kids. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Rain, Little Help For California's 'Meager' SnowpackFebruary 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA pair of weekend storms brought rain and snow to the area, but made only a minor impact on the water supply and snowpack in the Sierra. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Political Junkie Goes WestFebruary 9, 2015The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareShould Companies Check the Vaccination Status of Employees?February 9, 2015When measles first hit Disneyland, several employees were infected. The company forbid any employees who may have had contact with the ill from coming back to work until they showed proof of immunity. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Wants Oversight On Water Bond MoneyFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters have approved spending billions of dollars on water management projects. But some lawmakers are worried about where the money will go. They’ll hold two oversight hearings this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.