UC Study Highlights Local, State Cost Of High School SuspensionsMarch 9, 2017 | Julia MitricHigh school students who are suspended are at greater risk to drop out and they earn less than peers who graduate. Now a study from the University of California looks at the economic costs of suspension. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTampon Tax Exemptions Back In The Spotlight At State CapitolMarch 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAfter being vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year, a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers is back in front of the state legislature.
EnvironmentMosquito And Vector Control Agencies Off To An Early Start This SeasonMarch 9, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe heavy rains are producing another problem beyond flooding. All the standing water has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which are already starting to multiply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uber Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Back To California RoadsMarch 9, 2017Uber's self-driving cars will return to California's streets. But the company doesn't plan to pick up passengers for now.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Repeal HIV Criminalization LawsMarch 9, 2017Some California lawmakers want to repeal laws passed at the height of the AIDS epidemic that they say unfairly punish HIV-positive people based on outdated science.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Weighs In On ACA ReplacementMarch 9, 2017As Congressional leaders continue to debate the fate of the Affordable Care Act, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones raises his concerns with the Republicans' proposed replacement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Symposium Takes Deep Look At Future Of Climate ChangeMarch 9, 2017What does the future of climate change law and policy look like in California? Two UC Davis professors leading a symposium on Friday join Capital Public Radio’s Insight to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Oroville At Highest Level In Nearly 3 Weeks, Spillway Work ContinuesMarch 8, 2017 | Randol WhiteOn Wednesday evening, the lake neared 860 feet -- a level managers had earlier said they did not expect to reach during the spillway closure. The lake's capacity tops off at 901 feet.
AT&T Says Outage Preventing Wireless Calls To 911 Has Been ResolvedMarch 8, 2017AT&T says it has resolved the issue that was causing some wireless users around the country to be unable to call 911.
Uber To Ban 'Greyball' Tool Used To Stymie RegulatorsMarch 8, 2017(AP) - Uber is dismantling a secret weapon it used against local regulators who have been trying to curtail or shut down its ride-hailing service in some cities around the world.