California Man Sentenced For Possessing Biological ToxinMarch 11, 2016(AP) - A 31-year-old Northern California man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a biological toxin and dealing in numerous firearms.
EnvironmentEnvironmentalists Sue Over Sage Grouse ProposalMarch 11, 2016(AP) - Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision to scrap a proposal to list a population of sage grouse found along the Nevada-California border as threatened.
Program For Nancy Reagan's Funeral In Southern CaliforniaMarch 11, 2016Nancy Reagan will be buried today at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, next to her husband, who died on June 5, 2004. Here's the program and guest list.
Business Journal: Uber, Lyft, DO Mills Bank Bldg, GoodwillMarch 11, 2016Uber drivers and other independent contractors in California would be able to unionize under a bill in the state Legislature. Christopher Arns, the Sacramento Business Journal's managing editor for digital news, tells us how companies are reacting. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Smoking Age Legislation Update March 11, 2016Capital Public Radio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has been following this legislation to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. He joins Insight for this week’s Capitol Chat to explain what happens next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArt Show: “Women in the Convex Mirror: Women’s Self Portraits.” March 11, 2016We'll talk with the curator of a new art show and American River College art department head about the nature of how women view themselves in the age of the selfie. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalAmerican River College Orchestra: A Symphony Of CulturesMarch 11, 2016 | Steve MilneA melting pot of musicians. That describes the American River College Orchestra in Sacramento – a diverse group of professional, amateur and student players, where music truly is the international language. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Regains Control Of Second Prison's Health CareMarch 10, 2016(AP) — California is regaining responsibility for providing medical care at a second state prison as it slowly makes progress toward ending a decade of federal control.
Jury: No Excessive Force In San Francisco Police ShootingMarch 10, 2016(AP) — A federal jury says four San Francisco police officers did not use excessive force when they shot and killed a college student at a park.
EnvironmentProposed California Ballot Initiative Would Divert High Speed Rail and Water Bond MoneyMarch 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA proposed California ballot initiative would divert money from the High Speed Rail project and the 2014 water bond to instead fund water storage projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.