Heald Students' Education On HoldApril 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATED: 6:45 p.m. After being hit with tens-of-million-of-dollars in fines and an order to stop enrolling new students, Heald College has closed its doors. The move affects about 16,000 students nationwide.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Automatic Voter RegistrationApril 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia would begin automatic voter registration under a bill making its way through the state Legislature. The measure passed an Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Welcome To The New CapRadio Home PageApril 27, 2015 | Al GibesThe CapRadio.org home page has a new look, but the changes are much deeper than cosmetic. Learn more about this big step in our incremental move to responsive design.
EnvironmentFazio Kicks Off Wetlands Educational ProgramApril 27, 2015 | Steve MilneA campaign to pay for more school field trips to The Yolo Bypass/Vic Fazio Wildlife Area got a big push today - from Fazio himself.
2 Northern California Climbers Survive Avalanche On EverestApril 27, 2015(AP) - Two Northern California men attempting to summit Mount Everest survived an avalanche unleashed by a powerful earthquake in Nepal.
Education Bills Take Center Stage During Last Days Of Nevada's Current Legislation SessionApril 27, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThere are just 38 days left in Nevada’s Legislative Session. A number of education-related bills remain on the agenda this session. They include new programs for low-income, disabled, gifted and talented students, and for English language learners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Committee Considers Lifting Cal Grants Age Limit For VeteransApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA bill in the California legislature would lift the age limit on Cal Grants for military veterans. An Assembly committee considers the measure Tuesday.
Heald Colleges In Sacramento Part Of Corinthian Colleges ClosuresApril 27, 2015(AP) - Corinthian Colleges will shut down all of its remaining 28 ground campuses, including campuses in California and the 150-year-old Heald Colleges in the Sacramento area. The move will displace about 16,000 students.
More Than 3,700 Dead In Nepal As Earthquake's Toll RisesApril 27, 2015Aftershocks are rattling survivors' nerves and making the recovery even more challenging. In one district, 400,000 people were affected by the quake and more than 4,000 homes are now unsafe.
EnvironmentReaching High Conservation Rate May Be Difficult For Sacramento AreaApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome areas in the Sacramento region will have to reduce water use by 36 percent under proposed emergency drought rules from state water regulators. How urban suppliers will reach that goal varies. Enforcement is likely to increase everywhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
