State Government‘Bot Bill’ Moves Ahead In California Legislature, But Not Without OppositionJune 22, 2018 | Chris NicholsSome tech companies and civil liberties groups oppose a bill that supporters hope will become a model for social media transparency.
Construction To Close Lanes On J Street Starting MondayJune 22, 2018 | Bob MoffittEleven blocks of J Street from 19th to 30th streets will undergo work beginning Monday and lasting through the second week of August. The project will add a protected bike lane and remove a vehicle lane. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac City Unified School District Has A $24 Million DeficitJune 22, 2018 | Bob MoffittSchool program cuts and hiring freezes are in the offing for Sacramento Unified School District.
Health CareHundreds Of Terminally Ill Californians Are Using The State’s End Of Life ActJune 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new report from the state health department shows that more than half of people who requested lethal drugs under California's aid-in-dying law last year died after taking the medication. The policy is currently tied up in a legal battle.
State GovernmentFarm Animal Confinement Measure Qualifies For California’s November BallotJune 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will vote this fall on whether to strengthen the state’s laws governing how farm animals are confined and raised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rent Control Initiative Supporters, Opponents Sought Deal To Avoid Ballot Fight — But FailedJune 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerAfter negotiations failed to reach a deal to avoid a costly campaign this fall, Californians are set to vote on whether to repeal the state law that limits local rent control ordinances known as "Costa-Hawkins." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Kirstin Chen Shares 'Bury What We Cannot Take' At Stories On StageJune 22, 2018 | Cody DrabbleStories on Stage Sacramento will present readings from author Kirstin Chen's latest novel, "Bury What We Cannot Take," which follows a family escaping Maoist China. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento French Film Festival Returns To Crest TheaterJune 22, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe 17th Annual Sacramento French Film Festival returns this weekend with a robust lineup of comedies, dramas, documentaries and short films. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKru Restaurant Raises Funds And Awareness For Suicide PreventionJune 22, 2018 | Bert JohnsonAnthony Bourdain inspired many in the restaurant industry, including Kru's Nick Amano-Dolan and Billy Ngo. Kru bartenders are donating tips throughout June to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, with the restaurant matching their donations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Rent Control And Net NeutralityJune 22, 2018CapRadio’s Ben Adler joins us to talk about the battle behind the scenes on rent control as lawmakers and proponents tried to make deal to keep it off the ballot. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
