State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: DNA Testing, Foster Care Bills IntroducedFebruary 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have introduced bills that would overhaul the state’s foster child placement system and affect which crimes could lead to the collection of convicts' DNA samples. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHomeless Advocates Push For Right To RestFebruary 19, 2015 | Katie OrrAdvocates for the homeless in California say laws limiting the activities of people living on the street are discriminatory. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Teenage Murder Suspect's Attorney Seeks Pretrial ReleaseFebruary 19, 2015 | Rich IbarraAttorneys for a 14-year-old boy who' charged with the murder of his 8-year-old sister are asking for his release while he awaits trial. The boy's defense team says new evidence points away from his guilt. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Legislative Battle Brewing over Medi-Cal Reimbursement RatesFebruary 19, 2015Thanks to the success of Obamacare, about one-third of Californians are covered by Medi-Cal, that's the state's healthcare insurance for low-income Californians. But one of the perennial problems of Medi-Cal has been its low payments to doctors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Route Revealed For 2015 Amgen Tour Of CaliforniaFebruary 19, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATED: 4:20 p.m. - The Amgen Tour of California announced Thursday the route for this year's 714-mile race. Reaction from cycling enthusiasts has been more positive for the women's early stages and less so for the men's.
EnvironmentResidents, Farmers Describe Drought Impacts At Marathon State Water Resources Board HearingFebruary 19, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Resources Control Board heard emotional testimony for at least 12 hours yesterday from people worried about how the state should manage its dwindling supply of water during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAbove Normal Temperatures Melts 'Dismal' Sierra Nevada SnowpackFebruary 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter a record dry January in much of California, early February rains helped fill reservoirs but didn't add much to the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
Slight Jump In Median Home Prices In Sacramento CountyFebruary 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe number of homes sold in the Sacramento County region went down slightly from January 2014 to last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLocal Governments Setting California Policy AgendaFebruary 19, 2015 | Katie OrrIn California, state policy is supposed to be set at the capitol. But complicated politics mean changes can take years, if they ever come at all. Increasingly local governments are taking the policy lead. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County Receives Grant To Keep Young People Out Of GangsFebruary 19, 2015 | Rich IbarraGang violence is a major problem in San Joaquin County, with gangs tied to more than half of the county's homicides. A multi-million dollar state grant is intended to help reverse that trend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
