State To Move Beyond Test Scores In Measuring School SuccessSeptember 7, 2016Most students are officially back to school in California. So what makes a school successful? Is it the quality of teachers? High test scores? A safe environment? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsKamala Who? Some Voters Say US Senate Race Isn't Even On Their RadarSeptember 7, 2016A new poll finds 25 percent of voters are still unsure who they'll choose in California's U.S. Senate race. Some say they don't know much about it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
GPS Placed Car Of California Arson Suspect At SceneSeptember 7, 2016(AP) - Authorities say a GPS tracker revealed the vehicle of an arson suspect was at the scene of a destructive wildfire about a minute before it started north of San Francisco.
Jackson's Argonaut Mine Added To Superfund ListSeptember 7, 2016 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today added an historic Amador County gold mine to the list of the nation's worst toxic sites. Argonaut Mine is located west of downtown Jackson. It operated from the 1850s to the early 1940s. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
For Arthritic Elephant, National Zoo Turns To Pachyderm Pedicures And Giant TevasSeptember 7, 2016Veterinarians at Smithsonian's National Zoo have turned to an unconventional therapy for an arthritic 41-year-old Asian elephant – shoes. The talented animal also knows how to play the harmonica.
Yosemite Adding 400 Acres Of Meadow, ForestSeptember 7, 2016(AP) - Officials say Yosemite National Park will add 400 acres of meadows and forest in its largest expansion in nearly 70 years.
Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva, Attorneys File Motions To Dismiss CaseSeptember 7, 2016Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva returned to court Wednesday in Amador County on charges of providing alcohol to minors and recording a game of strip poker with teens at a summer camp last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia Counts Poll: Big Leads For Kamala Harris, Yes On 64September 7, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris continues to hold a big lead in the U.S. Senate race over Rep. Loretta Sanchez. The new California Counts poll also shows strong support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana.
Yuba City Unified Labor Squabble Starts With Last Year's Salary OffersSeptember 7, 2016 | Bob MoffittYuba City teachers say they will strike on Thursday. Both sides accuse the other of failing to negotiate one key point. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWinnie-The-Pooh Celebrates 90th Birthday In 2016September 7, 2016In October, Winnie-the-Pooh fans all over the world will celebrate the 90th anniversary since the publication of A.A. Milne's first book, "Winnie-the-Pooh." With us on Insight is Kathryn Aalto, author of "The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.