Charles Manson, Cult Leader Of Brutal 1969 Murders, Dies At 83November 20, 2017The murders of actress Sharon Tate and six other people in a span of two nights gave Manson a unique and infamous position in the American cultural imagination.
Arts and LifestyleB Street Comedy "A Moving Day" Resembles A Sweet Cup of Holiday NogNovember 20, 2017 | Jeff HudsonSacramento’s B Street Theatre is getting ready to move out of their longtime home and into a spiffy new venue. Their final production in the old location is an original comedy with bulky boxes, burly moving men, and a Christmas tree. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
National Health Survey Gathers Data In San Joaquin CountyNovember 20, 2017 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin is one of 15 counties chosen this year for a survey sampling the nation's health. Medical teams are examining hundreds of residents for everything from diabetes to oral hygiene.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Lady Bird' Star Saoirse Ronan On Her Experience Filming In SacramentoNovember 20, 2017Saoirse Ronan, the star in Greta Gerwig’s Sacramento film “Ladybird” shares stories of her time in the city and creating her powerful teenage character. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trader Joe's Recalls Packaged Salads Over Contamination FearNovember 19, 2017(AP) - Trader Joe's says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.
Special Report: A Cultural Turning Point On Sexual Harassment?November 19, 2017After dozens of allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein came out, a torrent of survivors' stories seemed to emerge — in sports, in business, in politics and in the media, including at NPR.
State GovernmentNew Concerns Emerge About Senate Fellows Director's Judgment, ConductNovember 17, 2017 | Ben AdlerA California Senate staffer told an associate last year the director of the Senate Fellows Program knew about state Sen. Tony Mendoza’s reputation for inappropriate behavior with women, yet still placed a female student Fellow in his Capitol office.
State GovernmentSenate Leader Moves To Punish Tony Mendoza After Multiple Harassment AllegationsNovember 17, 2017California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León is calling for punishment of a fellow Democratic Senator, after allegations of inappropriate advances on at least three women.
California's Jobless Rate Drops Slightly To 4.9 PercentNovember 17, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia employers added nearly 32,000 jobs in October, according to state figures released today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How To Donate Healthy, Useful Foods To Your Local Food BankNovember 17, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaThere are some things to consider when donating to food banks in your area this holiday season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.