California Won't Judge Schools On Whether Student Test Scores Improve Over Time—Not Yet, AnywayJuly 26, 2018There's a raging debate over how California reports schools’ test scores to parents and the public. Advocates for struggling students say a "growth model" — measuring how students perform over time — is key to closing the achievement gap.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrown Asks State Supreme Court To Speed Up Pension Cases Without Filling Key VacancyJuly 26, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown asked the California Supreme Court to hear a key case before his term ends, but he is strategically delaying the appointment of a new justice to fill a vacancy on the court. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Paying For WildfiresJuly 26, 2018Who should pay the billions of dollars in wildfire damages that occur every year in California? A hearing to assess that has begun and Ben Adler explains why it could become a political battle. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Home Appreciation SlowingJuly 26, 2018 | Steve MilneThough the median price of a Sacramento-area home saw an annual increase of 9 percent in the second quarter, home-price appreciation is starting to cool off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Residents Evacuate As Ferguson Fire Near Yosemite GrowsJuly 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittA steady stream of cars, pickups and trailers made their way down Highway 49 in Mariposa Wednesday morning after the Ferguson Fire jumped the containment line to the south. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire Shuts Down Highway 99 In GaltJuly 25, 2018A fire north of downtown Galt shut down Highway 99 in both directions during Wednesday's afternoon commute.
Arts and Lifestyle'Gypsy' At Music Circus Features A Tony-Nominated Broadway Star In SacramentoJuly 25, 2018 | Jeff Hudson"Gypsy" is one of the great American musicals, with an absorbing story, and memorable songs. For the first time in years, Music Circus is staging the 1959 classic, and the show is a revelation for those who only know the film versions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Travel BlogCapRadio Travels Scandinavia: Life Is Good In Copenhagen — Or Should I Say ‘Hygge’July 25, 2018 | Kevin DohertyThe CapRadio Travels group explores Denmark’s capital city — full of friendly cyclists, canal views and old-world charm.
EnvironmentContainment Slow For Ferguson Fire Near YosemiteJuly 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittA second firefighter has died fighting the Ferguson Fire in the Sierra National Forest.
Ferguson Fire Forces Tourists To Leave Yosemite National ParkJuly 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittTourists have been ordered to leave Yosemite Valley due to poor air quality from the nearby Ferguson wildfire. Visitors will have to be out of hotels, campgrounds and visitor centers by noon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
