Officials: California Man Shot 130 Hawks, Birds Of PreyMarch 14, 2018(AP) — A Northern California man shot more than 130 hawks and other legally protected birds of prey on his land, leaving the carcasses to pile up at the foot of trees and telephone poles, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Musicians, Black Lives Matter Groups Protest Sacramento Area Music Awards With ‘Anti-Sammies’ ShowsMarch 14, 2018 | Cody DrabbleBlack Arts Matter organized a boycott of the Sacramento News & Review’s music awards show after a controversial story about a police officer. SN&R canceled its event, but two ‘Anti-Sammies’ events are planned for this week.
Students in Sacramento Region Walk Out Of Class To Protest Gun Violence, Remember Parkland Shooting VictimsMarch 14, 2018 | Ben Adler | Jeff Hudson | Bob Moffitt | Andrew Nixon | Julia Mitric | Ezra David Romero | Nick MillerTens of thousands of students were joined by politicians, including Sacramento’s mayor and the many lawmakers who walked out of the state Capitol in solidarity with the national, youth-led actions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Trump Visits CaliforniaMarch 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California follows up on President Trump's visit to San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No, Mr. President, California Is Not ‘Begging’ For A WallMarch 13, 2018 | Chris NicholsDeep blue California is "begging" the federal government to build a wall? Really? The president’s statement seemed false on its face, but PolitiFact California dug in for a fact check just to make sure.
Sacramento Students Plan Walkouts To Remember Victims Of Parkland Shooting, Protest Lack Of Gun ControlMarch 13, 2018 | Bob Moffitt | Ezra David RomeroA spokesperson for the Sacramento City Unified School District says students at all 12 high schools are planning walkout activities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Eye New Gun Bills After Parkland ShootingMarch 13, 2018 | Ben BradfordAs high school students around the country prepare to walkout to protest for tighter restrictions on firearms, California lawmakers and policy advocates are preparing their own responses after the Parkland shooting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento DA Helps Refugees Understand Legal RightsMarch 13, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento area crime could get worse if refugees are too afraid of law enforcement. That's the warning from the County District Attorney's Office. The agency has launched a new program to educate immigrants called Understanding Your Rights. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Rapper Hobo Johnson's Tiny Desk Contest Entry Goes ViralMarch 13, 2018 | Kacey SycamoreThe submission, which went live on March 7, is an outdoor performance of the song “Peach Scone” with backing band the Lovemakers.
