New California Laws 2016Pregnancy Centers Must Comply With Abortion Information LawDecember 31, 2015Several anti-abortion pregnancy centers must comply with a new state law that requires them to provide their clients with information on their health care options including abortion, three judges have ruled in recent decisions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain And Snow California Drought PersistsDecember 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.
A Year In Review: CapRadio Stories From 2015December 31, 2015There was no shortage of news in the CapRadio newsroom in 2015 -- from raging wildfires to embattled Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s decision to not seek re-election.
Freeze, Frost Concerns In Parts Of CaliforniaDecember 31, 2015(AP) - Parts of California remain in the grip of a cold spell. The National Weather Service issued a hard freeze warning for much of the San Joaquin Valley through 10 a.m. Thursday.
Citrus Heights Private K-12 School Abruptly ClosesDecember 31, 2015(AP) - A private K-12 school near Sacramento sent emails to parents over winter break announcing its abrupt closure.
Stockton Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire This New YearsDecember 31, 2015 | Rich IbarraIn Stockton, one of the busiest nights of the year for guns illegally fired into the air is at midnight on New Year's Eve. Celebratory gunfire can result in death or injury. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016Prohibition-Era Restrictions On California Liquor Distillers To Be LiftedDecember 31, 2015 | Ben AdlerYou wouldn’t believe what California distillers have had to do to sell their own craft liquor in tasting rooms. But that’s about to change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect In SacramentoDecember 31, 2015 | Bob MoffittStarting Jan. 1, convenience stores and grocery stores will no longer offer single-use plastic bags in the city of Sacramento. You may bring your own bags, purchase a reusable or paper bag from the store, or go without.
Sac PD Half Cab/Half Cop Car: All DUI PreventionDecember 30, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Police Department hopes if you see this car, you'll think twice about drinking and driving. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Feds Give California More Time To Meet Driver's License StandardsDecember 30, 2015 | Bob MoffittYour California I.D. or driver's license will still be accepted by the federal government as a proper form of identification, even though the cards do not fully conform to federal standards.