JazzFrom Duke To The Dead, Ralph J. Gleason Loved It AllMay 26, 2016Two new volumes of work by the legendary music writer Ralph J. Gleason are out this spring. Though he grew up during the Jazz Age, Gleason loved acts like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead too.
Suspect In Girl's Abduction Engages In ShootoutMay 26, 2016UPDATE May 27, 6:34 a.m. - (AP) - Authorities in California are searching for a teenage girl, hours after the man accused of abducting her died in a gunfight with sheriff's deputies.
Northern California Vietnam Vets To Be Added To The ‘In Memory’ ProgramMay 26, 2016 | Melody StoneThe Vietnam Veteran’s Wall in Washington, DC honors those who died from injuries sustained while serving in the Vietnam war. A different memorial honors veterans who died as a result of their service, if not directly from wounds.
Young Musicians Keeping Festival's Jazz Roots AliveMay 26, 2016 | Steve MilneMembers of The Kortet - some of the youngest musicians playing at the Sacramento Music Festival this weekend - are helping to keep the event's oldest traditions alive by playing classic jazz. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council District Two Candidates Talk Government Transparency, PrioritiesMay 26, 2016 | Bob MoffittThree people are running for Sacramento City Council District Two, an area that has struggled with poverty and crime for years. The candidates talked about their priorities and their views on transparency with Capital Public Radio.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Sacramento Music Festival PreviewMay 26, 2016Executive Director of the Sacramento Music Festival Tom Duff joins us with a preview of some of the bands set to perform during this year's festival happening over Memorial Day Weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats Push For Increased Funding For Child Care, WelfareMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly budget proposal will include an extra $600 million for child care and preschool programs.
State GovernmentCSU Faculty Deal Delays Next NegotiationsMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordA dispute over wages between the California State University system and faculty has ended, after almost a year of talks, protests and strike threats—and the new contract delays the next potential dispute. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sanders Nearly Catches Clinton In New California PollMay 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerA new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows Hillary Clinton ahead of Bernie Sanders among likely Democratic Presidential primary voters – but not by much. In fact, it's within the margin of error.
UC Davis Hosting Zika Public Awareness SymposiumMay 25, 2016 | Steve MilneHow to prevent a Zika epidemic in the Sacramento area will be one of the topics of a free Zika Public Awareness Symposium set for Thursday, May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UC Davis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
