Calif. Secretary of State: Election Fraud “Nearly Non-Existent”January 26, 2017 | Bob MoffittCalifornia Secretary of State Alex Padilla says federal and state election databases have limited the number of incidents of voter fraud to almost zero.
California Groundwater Levels Remain Critically LowJanuary 26, 2017 | Randol WhiteDespite an abnormally wet rainy season for California, groundwater levels have not responded as expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medical Services To Be Offered To People Seeking Shelter On City Hall GroundsJanuary 26, 2017 | Steve MilneIn the past week, two homeless people have died while camping on Sacramento City Hall property. Now the city is offering medical services to people seeking shelter on City Hall grounds.
California's Pension CrisisEl Monte's Mayor Wants To End Bonus Pensions Costing Millions But His Hands Are TiedJanuary 26, 2017The mayor of El Monte, a cash-strapped San Gabriel Valley city with many retired employees drawing two pensions, says there’s "no rational justification" for the double pensions.
Mexico's President Cancels Planned D.C. Trip To Meet With TrumpJanuary 26, 2017President Trump tweeted this morning: "If Mexico is unwilling to pay for the badly needed wall, then it would be better to cancel the upcoming meeting." Now, President Peña Nieto has done just that.
Arts and LifestyleTheater Review: California Stage's 'The Whale' Is Eccentric But CaptivatingJanuary 26, 2017 | Jeff HudsonSacramento’s California Stage is presenting a decidedly odd play about a 600-pound recluse, trying to sort out his troubled life. The play is called “The Whale,” and the script picked up several awards in New York. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Improves Tobacco Control, But Many Counties Still Have Weak PoliciesJanuary 26, 2017California has reestablished itself as one of the leaders in tobacco control policies because of new laws regulating all related products.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown's Three Key State Of The State Words: Facts, Truth And ScienceJanuary 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown said the words "science, facts and the truth" about a dozen times during his State of the State address where he pledged to defend health care and immigration rights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
60's Cool: Sergio Mendes And The Timeless Sound He CreatedJanuary 26, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliFifty years ago, as British rockers were descending on the American music scene, Sergio Mendes mounted his own Brazilian invasion, delivering a sound that became the epitome of “60’s cool.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers Respond To Trump's Wall Promise January 26, 2017On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced executive actions on immigration that would reduce federal funding for sanctuary cities and begin to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the reactions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.