EnvironmentExperts To Study Food Safety Of Oilfield WastewaterJanuary 13, 2016(AP) - More farmers in drought-stricken California are using oilfield wastewater to irrigate, and a new panel on Tuesday began taking one of the state's deepest looks yet at the safety of using the chemical-laced water on food crops.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Prop 30 "Fatal Flaw" Fixed; Drug Price Bill StallsJanuary 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerBackers of a November ballot initiative that would extend the Proposition 30 income taxes approved by California voters in 2012 have removed a provision that’s drawn scorn from Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Local Congressional Representatives React To Obama's SOTU SpeechJanuary 13, 2016In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama said democracy grinds to a halt without a willingness to compromise. So is there any chance Congress will find common ground this year? It depends on who you ask. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento State Professor Captures 'Sounds Of The New Deal'January 13, 2016Professor Peter Gough began teaching in the history department at Sacramento State this semester and has a new book just released by the University of Illinois Press in their "Music in American Life" series. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Can Recycle Mattresses For FreeJanuary 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians should now have a place to recycle used mattresses for free. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In Valedictory State Of the Union, Obama Defends His RecordJanuary 12, 2016In his final State of the Union, Obama painted a picture of a country very much in its prime instead of one in decline. He defended his policies but also expressed one regret.
Transcript: Gov. Nikki Haley's Republican Address To The NationJanuary 12, 2016Full remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley that followed President Obama's final State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery.
State Of The Union And NPR's Reality CheckJanuary 12, 2016NPR reporters are providing live analysis of the president's remarks as he speaks about issues such as national security, gun policy and the economy.
Transcript: President Obama's Final State Of The Union AddressJanuary 12, 2016Read the full transcript of Pres. Barack Obama's final State of the Union address.
Sacramento Regional Transit Reports Crime Reduction In 2015January 12, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe number of robberies and thefts on the Sacramento Regional Transit system have decreased for the second year in a row. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.