State GovernmentBill Would Allow Digital California Driver's LicensesFebruary 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornians might soon be able to use their smart phones to show their driver’s licenses under a newly-introduced bill at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAtkins Wants New Vehicle Fee For Transportation ProjectsFebruary 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins is proposing that California drivers pay the state an extra $52 in vehicle fees each year to help raise $2 billion annually for road and highway projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Family Of Stockton Woman Killed In Police Shoot-out Files Claim Against CityFebruary 4, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe family of Misty Holt-Singh, who was killed by police gunfire in a failed bank robbery in Stockton last July, filed a claim against the city Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Mosquitoes Out Because Of Warm TempsFebruary 4, 2015 | Steve MilneYou may have noticed more mosquitoes around. Sacramento area pest control officials say the warm dry winter has lured the mosquitoes out of hibernation.
EnvironmentMore 'Mystery Goo' Seabirds Released To Wild After CleaningFebruary 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceMore birds affected by a 'mystery goo' in the San Francisco Bay area have been released to the wild.
Man Charged In Sacramento, Placer County Sheriff's Deputy Murders: 'I Did Kill Those Cops'February 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceA man charged in the killings of two northern California sheriff's deputies appeared in court Wednesday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJoseph Brucac At Words Take Wing, Celebration Of Children's LiteratureFebruary 4, 2015Author Joseph Bruchac will headline the 11th Annual Words Take Wing celebration of children’s literature as art. Bruchac is an award winning author of over 120 books for adults and children. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLodi Science Café on Reptiles & AmphibiansFebruary 4, 2015The Lodi Science Café will feature a program called “Stunning Serpents & Celebrated Salientians: Studying Reptiles & Amphibians in NorCal.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVoices From The DroughtFebruary 4, 2015In 2014, as California entered into the third year of drought, two UC Davis researchers took it upon themselves to document how the lack of rain is affecting the state’s farmers and ranchers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Record Dry JanuaryFebruary 4, 2015California just experienced its driest January on record. So as California heads into what could be another dry summer, is the state better prepared for drought than it was last year? If so, what has it done? If not, what needs to be done? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.