Insight With Vicki GonzalezReport Details Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Sen. Tony MendozaFebruary 21, 2018 | Chris RemingtonA full report has finally been released detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual advances by California state Sen. Tony Mendoza. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains what's in the report and the next steps are for the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEmpire Arts Staging Buffy The Vampire Slayer Musical 'Once More With Feeling'February 21, 2018 | Jen PicardEmpire Arts Collective is staging “Once More With Feeling” this weekend and next at the Geery Theater in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Approves Shutdown Of Large California Homeless CampFebruary 20, 2018(AP) - Authorities are being allowed to shut down a large homeless encampment in Southern California and move hundreds of tent-dwellers into motel rooms.
California Attorney General Backs Changing Money Bail SystemFebruary 20, 2018(AP) - California's attorney general says judges must consider suspects' ability to pay when they set bail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six WomenFebruary 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerA summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Let Californians Choose Driver's License PicturesFebruary 20, 2018 | Steve MilneDon't like your driver's license photo? You may soon have a say on what ends up on your ID. Drivers would be able to choose their picture under a bill introduced in the California Senate. Fees on the extra pics would pay for driver's ed classes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Trying Not To Leave Low-Income Drivers Behind In Push For 70,000 More Electric VehiclesFebruary 20, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe strategy calls for around 75,000 new zero-emission vehicles and 2,200 chargers across the city in the next seven years. That’s huge growth from the 3,200 ZEV’s and around 500 chargers in the city today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Delays Decision On Permanent Restrictions For Water WastersFebruary 20, 2018(AP) — Members of the state Water Resources Control Board delayed action on a proposal to bring back what had been temporary water bans from California's 2013-2017 drought and make them permanent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Police Begin Using SPOT, A New Tool To Fight CrimeFebruary 20, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton Police have a new tool to fight crime. It’s name is SPOT, otherwise known as the Stockton Police Observation Truck. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento's Electric Vehicle Strategy Aims To Attract Low-Income DriversFebruary 20, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapital Public Radio's environment reporter Ezra David Romero has been examining the city of Sacramento's electric vehicle strategy. He explains how the city aims to expand the availability of charging stations for low-income drivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
