Sacramento State Celebrates 50th Anniversary of MLK Visit, SpeechOctober 16, 2017 | Steve MilneFifty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Sacramento State, or Sacramento State College as it was known in 1967. He delivered a speech titled "The Civil Rights Movement of the Future." Today the campus is celebrating the anniversary. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdate On Northern California WildfiresOctober 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFirefighters have made significant progress on the fires in Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, we get an update on the battle and the damage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: De Leon Challenges Feinstein For U.S. SenateOctober 16, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThis week, Political Junkie Ken Rudin weighs in on Kevin De Leon's decision to challenge Dianne Feinstein in the 2018 primary for her seat in the U.S. Senate. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPoetry From PrisonOctober 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonLife without parole inmate Mike Owens has published his first book of poetry and personal essays. We talk to Sacramento Poet Laureate Bob Stanley about what drew him to Mike's story and poetry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGuitarraganza Brings International Guitarists To Central ValleyOctober 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe next four days, the central valley will be filled with the sounds of flamenco, classical and a wide variety of guitar music. The Guitarraganza kicks off on Tuesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Leader De León To Run Against US Sen. FeinsteinOctober 15, 2017 | Ben AdlerAs several Republican U.S. senators gear up for re-election fights from within their own party, a prominent Democrat now faces one too. California state Senate leader Kevin de León says he’s challenging Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s 2018 re-election bid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSunday Updates: Crews Make Progress, More Evacuation Orders LiftedOctober 15, 2017UPDATE 5:56 p.m.: Weather conditions have improved, as winds expected to kick up overnight did not materialize. Throughout Northern California, evacuations orders and warnings are being lifted as containment lines grow.
State GovernmentHomeless 'Shelter Crisis' Measure—One Of 40 New Calif. LawsOctober 14, 2017 | Ben BradfordBrown also approved several new laws regulating firearms and vetoed 14 other measures.
EnvironmentAir Quality In Sacramento Region Begins To ImproveOctober 14, 2017It's not exactly a breath of fresh air, but the Sacramento region is getting a bit of a break this weekend as lingering wildfire smoke begins to thin.
EnvironmentHaving Trouble Breathing? So Are Your AnimalsOctober 14, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaWhether close to the fire zone or miles away, animals throughout Northern California are at risk for lung damage during fire season.