House, Senate Leaders Reach Deal On California DroughtDecember 5, 2016(AP) - House and Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on a bill to authorize $170 million for Flint, Michigan and other cities beleaguered by lead in drinking water, and to provide relief to drought-stricken California.
UC President Reiterates Support For Undocumented StudentsDecember 5, 2016 | Randol WhiteUC President Janet Napolitano said Monday on CNN, information collected about students is private under federal law, and the UC system will work to keep it confidential.
Insight With Beth Ruyak November HighlightsDecember 5, 2016A collection of the shows and guests that were on Insight in November. This month focused heavily on the 2016 election season and its aftereffects.
Settlement Against Microsoft Could Bring Millions Of Dollars In Supplies To California SchoolsDecember 5, 2016California schools can now apply to receive millions of dollars of computer supplies—part of a decade-old payout from a class-action settlement against Microsoft. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Recovery Efforts At Burned Oakland Warehouse Paused Over Fear Of CollapseDecember 5, 2016A devastating fire on Friday killed at least 36 people at an artists' collective in Oakland, Calif. Firefighters temporarily halted recovery efforts after they noticed a wall was leaning.
Stockton Clothing Drive Seeks To Collect 10,000 Items For The HomelessDecember 5, 2016 | Rich IbarraOrganizers of the annual Sharing and Caring Coat, Blanket and Sock drive are hoping to collect as many as 10,000 items at this year's event in hope to keep the Stockton's poor and homeless warm for the winter in the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Legislature To Be Sworn In MondayDecember 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt’s Inauguration Day Monday for the new California Legislature. The 80-member Assembly and 40-member Senate will gavel in at Noon to swear in lawmakers, then adjourn until early January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Shopping Center Possible For NatomasDecember 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittTwelve acres of vacant land in Natomas could soon be home to a new shopping center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestDecember 5, 2016The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Memorabilia Gifts For The HolidaysDecember 5, 2016The American Political Item Collectors is hosting a show and sale event promoting political memorabilia at the Sierra 2 Center Dec. 11. Adam Gottlieb talks about show details and what it means to be a collector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.