Biz Journal: Airport Hotel, Kellogg, Double Nickel Smokehouse, Moksa BrewingJune 16, 2017The Sacramento Business Journal's digital editor Sonya Sorich talks about proposals for an airport hotel, Kellogg cutting back in Roseville, a short-lived smokehouse closing next week and a new brewery arriving soon in Rocklin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecall Provision In California Budget Seeks To Save Dems' SupermajorityJune 16, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have approved a state budget deal with a provision that has Republicans accusing Democrats of trying to steal an election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Approves $125 Billion Budget, The Largest To DateJune 16, 2017The Legislature successfully passed a $125 billion budget for the fiscal year which progressive priorities pushed through. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses how the money is being spent and where some of the controversy lies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Approves Largest-Ever BudgetJune 15, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Julia MitricIn a compromise between Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown, California lawmakers approved a $125 billion budget, including new state rules on marijuana and using tobacco tax revenue to fund higher payments for Medi-Cal providers.
Are Americans 25 Times More Likely To Be Shot And Killed Than Others In Developed Countries?June 15, 2017Gavin Newsom, who is running in the 2018 California Governor's Race, claimed on Twitter that "Americans are 25 times more likely to be shot and killed than others in developed countries." PolitiFact California examines the statement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePlumas Schools Weigh Response To Opioid EpidemicJune 15, 2017 | Ali BudnerPlumas County has California's highest death rate from prescription opioid overdoses. This year the state made it legal for schools to stock the overdose reversal drug, but that might be easier said than done in Plumas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Two Mosquito Samples Of Season Test Positive For West NileJune 15, 2017 | Steve MilneMosquito control workers in the Sacramento area will increase trapping and monitoring now that the first two mosquito samples of the season have tested positive for West Nile.
California Convicted Felon Mistakenly Released From PrisonJune 15, 2017(AP) - Special service and major crimes units are searching for a convicted felon on the loose after the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department mistakenly released him following a court hearing.
Brown Downplays 'Berniecrats,' Defends Firing Of Oil And Gas RegulatorsJune 15, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn an interview with Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford in Beijing last week, the governor downplayed the influence of "Berniecrats" on party policy and defended his choices in overseeing oil and gas regulation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAir Pollution From Wildfires Much Worse Than Previous EstimatesJune 15, 2017 | Amy QuintonScientists have long known that wildfires pollute the air with soot and other fine particles that are dangerous to human health. But as a new study shows, particle pollution from wildfires is much worse than previously thought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.