EnvironmentWhen Yosemite Met Starbucks: How The National Park Is Rethinking Its Identity Amid Tourism, Commercialization And ‘Selfie Traps’July 17, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroListen now to the complete debut episode of Capital Public Radio’s YosemiteLand podcast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hot Weather Hindering Efforts Against Blaze Near YosemiteJuly 17, 2018Hot and dry weather on Tuesday hindered efforts to slow the growth of a forest fire near Yosemite National Park. The U.S. Forest Service says the blaze is 27 square miles Wednesday morning and just 5 percent contained.
Pot 101 Update: Are There Limits On Smoking Pot At Home Near Kids? Where Else Is It Legal To Smoke?July 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsAre there limits on smoking pot at home around kids? Where else can you legally light up? PolitiFact California tackles these reader questions in an update on our Pot 101 report about what’s legal and what’s not under the state’s marijuana law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Wonky Electricity Plan Could Help California Meet Its Climate Goals — Or Doom Them?July 17, 2018 | Ben BradfordA proposal for the state to jointly plan its energy use with other Western states is moving through the state Legislature but faces opposition from some Democrats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco To Consider Tax On Companies To Help HomelessJuly 16, 2018(AP) — San Francisco voters will decide in November whether to tax large businesses to pay for homeless and housing services in a city struggling with income inequality.
Ferguson Fire Near Yosemite Creates Difficult Conditions On Ground And In AirJuly 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittFirefighters on the Ferguson Fire south of Yosemite National Park have been looking skyward for aerial support, but have had to wait until mid-afternoon to see any bombers carrying fire retardant overhead.
State GovernmentHow Helpful Is The California Democratic Party’s Endorsement Of Kevin De León Over Dianne Feinstein?July 16, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California state senator got a boost over the weekend in his underdog campaign to unseat Feinstein this fall: an endorsement from the state Democratic Party. But it might not bring De León as much help as his backers hope. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSpanish-Speaking Doctors Hope To Build Trust At New Downtown Sacramento Medical CenterJuly 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaKaiser Permanente’s "Salud en Español" clinic is part of a wider effort to increase culturally appropriate services for Latino residents, who are at high risk for diabetes and hypertension but are less likely than white patients to go to the doctor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Child Deaths In Hot Cars: How You Can HelpJuly 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaChild safety advocates say passersby have a big role to play in helping children who are trapped in hot cars.
Native American Tribes Clash With UC Over Bones Of Their AncestorsJuly 16, 2018Native American tribes seeking to recover the bones of their ancestors from University of California museums are backing state legislation that could speed up the process.
