State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Pushes For 5 Million Zero-Emission CarsJanuary 26, 2018(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown outlined a $2.5 billion plan Friday to help Californians buy electric vehicles and expand a network of charging stations as part of an ambitious goal of getting 5 million zero-emission cars on the road by 2030.
EnvironmentOroville Man Who Started Ponderosa Fire Sentenced To 14 Years In PrisonJanuary 26, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerJohn Ballenger received the maximum sentence and was ordered to pay restitution for an illegal campfire that got out of control and destroyed 32 homes and burned 4,000 acres.
Business Journal: TBar And Fusion Cafe, Sac City Brews, Sac Yard Tap House, Wine SymposiumJanuary 26, 2018 | Steve MilneTBar and Fusion Cafe will be the restaurant tenant at The Sofia, the B Street Theatre's new complex in midtown Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has The Rate Of California’s Prison Spending Nearly Tripled Since 1970?January 25, 2018In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Jerry Brown suggested California has gone too far on prison spending since 1970. But has it really increased by as much as Brown claimed?
State GovernmentCalifornia Senators Vote To Force An Extended 'Leave Of Absence'January 25, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state Senators rushed from the State of the State address to adopt a new rule—and prevent the return of a lawmaker accused of sexual harassment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJerry Brown's Final State Of The State: A Look Back, A Path Forward And A WarningJanuary 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s longest-serving governor, a three-time Democratic presidential candidate, and a one-of-a-kind American politician gave his final State of the State address on Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
14-Year-Old Suspect Named In Stockton Murder CaseJanuary 25, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton Police are offering a $10,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of a 14-year-old boy for murder. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Woman Files Suit Against Harvey Weinstein, Alleging 'Sexually Hostile Work Environment'January 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittA California woman who says she was sexually harassed and assaulted by movie producer Harvey Weinstein has filed suit against him in New York.
State GovernmentTranscript And Analysis: Gov. Jerry Brown's State Of The State AddressJanuary 25, 2018Read the full text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2018 State of the State Address, annotated by Capital Public Radio reporters.
Arts and LifestyleVegan Fraternities? At UC Davis, Frats Compete For Meat-Free Street CredJanuary 25, 2018 | Julia MitricTwo UC Davis fraternities are trying to earn some vegan street cred. They've accepted a challenge from campus animal rights advocates to follow a plant-based diet for five days. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
