Government Goes To Schoolkids With Message Of Flood ProtectionOctober 19, 2015 | Bob MoffittThere are flood-preparedness events across the state of California this week. One asks children to take some lessons home to their parents.
State GovernmentNew Calif. Rule Creates Dim Future For Halogen, Incandescent BulbsOctober 19, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia energy regulators say they have a bright idea to reduce electricity use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Manteca To Crack Down On Illegal FireworksOctober 19, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe City of Manteca is hoping to crack down on illegal fireworks. A new ordinance will make it easier to cite and fine people who break the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRight-To-Die Law Faces Delays, ChallengesOctober 19, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters celebrated when a bill allowing for physician-assisted suicide in California was signed into law. But the tactics used to pass the law will likely delay its implementation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDMV: Too Busy With Present To Deal With Future?October 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerWhen California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed bills that would have created digital and enhanced drivers’ licenses, he said the DMV already has too much on its plate to take on new programs. Which raises the question: What’s on that plate? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fallen Firefighters RememberedOctober 19, 2015 | Andrew NixonFirefighters honored the dead at an annual ceremony in Sacramento on Saturday.
Wedding Feast Held For HomelessOctober 19, 2015(AP) - After a California couple called off their wedding, the bride-to-be's family decided to turn the $35,000 extravagant event into a feast for the homeless.
ClassicalMilne On The Danube: The Great Concert Halls Of ViennaOctober 19, 2015 | Steve MilneOver the next two weeks, CapRadio's morning news anchor Steve Milne will be sojourning down the Danube River with a group of CapRadio Travelers. And he's sharing the experience with us! Check back daily for Steve's stories of music and culture.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Baby Giraffe Died From Neck InjuryOctober 19, 2015(AP) - Fresno Chaffee Zoo's director says the baby giraffe that died during a special event died from a neck injury after it was unable to slow down and ran into a metal wire barrier.
Cal State Faculty To Vote On Major Strike Over ContractOctober 19, 2015(AP) - Faculty members at the California State University's 23 campuses are getting ready to vote on whether to permit their labor union to call a strike over stalled salary negotiations.
