State GovernmentCalifornia’s Bullet Train Cost Spikes 20 PercentMarch 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsGOP lawmakers and taxpayer groups seized on Friday’s new report indicating high-speed-rail cost overruns to argue the state should stop funding it.
Reinventing Community College To Reach Millions Of Workers — OnlineMarch 9, 2018California could be the first state to create a statewide, online community college system targeting 2.5 million workers who need — but don't have — a college degree.
Health CareMore Flu Cases This Week In California Than During Last Season’s Peak; New Strain SpreadsMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new influenza B strain is affecting children more severely than adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareTribal Lands To Get Funding Boost To Curb Opioid CrisisMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is investing in new medication and physician training for American Indian communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: 16 Powerhouse, CoWo Campus, The DiplomatMarch 9, 2018 | Steve MilneIn the midst of an affordable housing shortage, one of Sacramento's newest upscale housing projects sold this week for $32.5 million. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has more on the sale of 16 Powerhouse, plus other business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional AccuracyMarch 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroUsing this new approach to calculate the snow’s water content also means improved forecasts for farms and cities, and even positive benefits for renewable-energy production. The program soon could go statewide — if it gets funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Villaraigosa Neglects Key Facts In Claim Single-Payer ‘Forces Seniors Off Medicare’March 8, 2018Would seniors in California really be forced off Medicare by the single-payer health plan backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom?
A Year At EncinaArt, Journalism And Community Engagement Come Together In 'Passion And Perseverance: A Year At Encina' ExhibitMarch 8, 2018Homelessness, immigration, hunger, income inequality. These critical issues facing California all converge at Sacramento’s Encina Preparatory High School. CapRadio’s yearlong reporting on the school is now an exhibition at the California Museum.
State GovernmentExplaining The Trump Versus California Immigration LawsuitMarch 8, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe federal lawsuit against California for restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents is the latest in a back-and-forth over so-called “sanctuary” policies. It also goes back to the Trump administration's first days — and even earlier. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After InvestigationMarch 8, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
