EnvironmentWildfire Recovery Will Stretch California's Toxic Cleanup CapacitiesOctober 26, 2017 | Randol WhiteOfficials say there are currently not enough labs in California to handle the amount of testing needed toxic debris in the neighborhoods affected by this month's devastating wildfires, with tests going to other states.
State GovernmentWith House Budget Vote, Calif. Republicans Put Calif. Tax Break In CrosshairsOctober 26, 2017 | Ben AdlerAll 14 California House Republicans voted for the budget bill Thursday. The bill's passage paves the way for the GOP's tax overhaul effort — which for now, at least, would eliminate a major tax break that disproportionately benefits Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUOP School Of Pharmacy To Hold Medicare Health FairOctober 26, 2017 | Rich IbarraUOP's School of Pharmacy is helping seniors choose a Medicare health plan with a free Medicare Health Fair in nine different cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of IslamophobiaOctober 26, 2017Food that meets Muslim dietary standards used to be hard to find in the U.S. But the market is booming in recent years — at the same time the country has seen a rise in Islamophobia.
Area Of Auburn Evacuated Briefly For Gas LeakOctober 26, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAn area of North Auburn was evacuated after a vehicle accident caused a gas line to rupture on Luther Road.
Stockton Police Department's Newest Additions Ready To Patrol The StreetsOctober 26, 2017 | Rich IbarraStockton’s newest additions to the police force are ready to patrol the streets. Smokey, Cabo, and Diesel are ready to go to work as the newest members of the horse patrol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenator Kamala Harris Says She Won't Vote For Spending Plan Unless DACA Program FixedOctober 26, 2017The California Democrat says the state has an outsized stake in the outcome of DACA because California has far more Dreamers than any other state.
State GovernmentWomen In Calif. Politics Share What They'd Like To See ChangeOctober 26, 2017 | Ben BradfordWomen in California politics, protesting sexual harassment and abuse at the Capitol, distrust the response from legislative leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Higher Housing Demand Means Fewer Zombie ForeclosuresOctober 26, 2017 | Steve MilneThe demand for housing in California means there are fewer vacant properties in limbo or homes yet to be repossessed by the lender, sometimes referred to as "zombie foreclosures." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTautly-Staged "Luna Gale" Hinges On Conflict Between Fairness And LawOctober 26, 2017 | Jeff HudsonThe Capital Stage tautly-staged production of “Luna Gale” follows teenage parents, who have been experimenting with crystal meth, as they try to keep their small family together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
