State GovernmentToni Atkins To Be Sworn In As First Female California Senate LeaderMarch 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate will swear in its first ever female leader Wednesday — and its first openly gay leader. San Diego Democrat Toni Atkins takes the oath as Senate President pro Tempore at a unique moment for the state.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezToni Atkins Takes The Gavel As Leader Of The California SenateMarch 20, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSenator Toni Atkins discusses per priorities for the state as she takes over as leader of the California Senate this week. Atkins will be the first ever female leader of the California Senate — and its first openly gay leader. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Paving The Way' For Women's Political EqualityMarch 20, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSteve and Suzie Swatt share a new book called "Paving the Way: Women's Struggle for Political Equality in California." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Kill Unarmed Black Man In Grandparents' Backyard, Say Body Camera Video To Be Released This WeekMarch 19, 2018 | Bob MoffittTwo Sacramento police officers shot Stephon Clark about 13 minutes after the department says it received a 911 call. A person who lives near Clark's grandparents in South Sacramento reported an individual was breaking car windows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Charles Manson Cremated Following Brief, Private FuneralMarch 19, 2018Charles Manson was cremated and his ashes scattered following a brief, private funeral four months his death.
Chief Justice: Influx Of Wildfire Claims ExpectedMarch 19, 2018(AP) — California courts are preparing for an influx of lawsuits tied to last year's historically destructive wildfires and mudslides, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye told lawmakers Monday in her annual "state of the judiciary" address.
Victims' Families Urge California To End Gun InvestmentsMarch 19, 2018(AP) — Families of mass shooting victims and others called Monday for the nation's largest public pension fund to stop investing in companies that sell assault weapons and devices that allow guns to fire more rapidly.
Health CareAre There Risks From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke? Early Science Says YesMarch 19, 2018Now that marijuana is legal in some form in more than 20 cities or states, many more people may be exposed to it on the streets. Researchers warn that secondhand smoke from pot poses risks to the heart, lungs and arteries.
Uber Suspends Self-Driving Tests After Pedestrian Is Killed In ArizonaMarch 19, 2018A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz. The incident could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.
Health CareCancer Test-By-Mail Gets Approval From FDA — But Not Necessarily From DoctorsMarch 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA California genetic testing startup will soon offer a mail-in screening for breast cancer risk. But some doctors fear the new option could be more confusing than helpful. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
