Yuba City Officer Accused In Cocaine Trafficking SchemeApril 16, 2015(AP) - Federal officials say a police officer in a Northern California city is one of two people arrested in connection to a cocaine trafficking scheme.
State GovernmentDrought Relief Legislation Starts Slowly In WashingtonApril 16, 2015When it comes to California drought relief, it’s been a dry year so far on Capitol Hill. Central Valley politicians and farm interests have been in Congress this week to remind lawmakers about the dire situation back home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Asparagus Festival Resurrected With New Name, LocationApril 16, 2015 | Rich IbarraThere will be a festival to celebrate asparagus again this year in Stockton, but it will have a new name and a new location. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareEducation Access Concerns Hold California Vaccine Bill in CommitteeApril 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAfter almost four hours of public testimony and deliberation, a California Senate committee held a bill that would require almost all kids attending school to be vaccinated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUndocumented Immigrant Health Care Bill Moves ForwardApril 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerA bill that would provide health insurance to many of California’s undocumented immigrants is expected to pass its first legislative committee. The bill’s author says the cost to California’s general fund would be between $400-$800 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVote On California Vaccine Bill DelayedApril 15, 2015A California legislative committee on Wednesday considered whether the state should limit vaccination waivers for schoolchildren. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Piglet Down, Four More Giant Works Of Art To GoApril 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt has selected a giant piglet. Now, the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission has selected locations for four more large works to be displayed at the new arena in downtown Sacramento. About 30 local artists were at today's commission meeting.
Republic FC Moving Ahead With Stadium PlanningApril 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittMiami and Minnesota recently got the go-ahead from Major League Soccer for expansion, but Sacramento's efforts moved it to "the front of the line" according to the team and Mayor Kevin Johnson.
EnvironmentUC Davis Tags California Roadkill 'Hotspots'April 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report from UC Davis said two of the most dangerous traffic spots for wildlife are in Northern California, including Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalViolinist Hilary Hahn Talks About Working With 27 Different Composers On Recent Encore ProjectApril 15, 2015 | Melody StoneSuperstar violinist, Hilary Hahn, talks about interpreting works by 27 different composers and choosing projects that interest her. She'll be performing work from her Encore project on April 17 at Sacramento State.
