Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering Michael O'Connell: Comedian, ActivistJune 30, 2016 | Cody Drabble | Jen PicardMichael O’Connell, a beloved comedian in the Sacramento scene, died yesterday from complications of Muscular Dystrophy at the UC Davis Medical Center. We'll talk with local comedians about his life. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSecond Grocery Bag Measure Eligible For November BallotJune 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornians were already set to vote this fall on whether to uphold the statewide plastic bag ban that Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in 2014. Now, the Secretary of State’s office says a related measure has also qualified for the November ballot.
Drug Use Up In Prisons With Intensive ProgramsJune 29, 2016(AP) — Drug use appears to have increased since California began a multimillion-dollar program to keep illicit drugs from reaching state prisons.
Health CareLawmakers Urge Rejection Of California Immigrant Health PushJune 29, 2016(AP) — Congressional Republicans from California are urging President Barack Obama's administration to reject the state's request to sell insurance policies to undocumented people through its health insurance exchange.
Environment'Roadkill Report' Shows Deadliest Spots For Wildlife In CaliforniaJune 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new report shows there are certain highways in California that are "hot spots" for wildlife-vehicle collisions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTeacher Tenure Bill Stalls In California LegislatureJune 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerAn effort to extend the length of time it takes California teachers to earn tenure drew bipartisan opposition Wednesday as it fell short in a legislative committee.
600 Commercial Marijuana Farms Registered In Calaveras CountyJune 29, 2016More than 600 growers have registered as commercial marijuana farms in Calaveras County.
Grand Jury Report Critical Of Amador County School BoardJune 29, 2016 | Steve MilneA grand jury report finds that the head of a school board in the Sierra Nevada repeatedly intimidated staff. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSTUDY: Solar And Green Tech Installations Surge In 2015June 29, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe popularity of solar installations and green technology in California increased in 2015 according to a new study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trailhead Fire Grows To 1,000 AcresJune 29, 2016UPDATE 6:39 p.m.: The Trailhead Fire near Todd Valley in Placer and El Dorado counties is now 1,000 acres and 12 percent contained.
