State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Approves 100 Percent Renewable Energy GoalAugust 28, 2018 | Ben BradfordIt would be the fourth major augmentation to California’s climate change policies in four years.
EnvironmentToxic Pesticides Found At Most Illegal California Pot FarmsAugust 28, 2018Nine of every 10 illegal marijuana farms raided in California this year contained traces of powerful and potentially lethal pesticides that are poisoning wildlife and could endanger water supplies, researchers found. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SacRT Board Votes To Reduce FaresAugust 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe transit system's board of directors voted to reduce the cost of a monthly pass by $10 from $110 to $100, and a single ride by a quarter to $2.50. The reductions come as RT continues to see falling ridership. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Create Office Of Elections CybersecurityAugust 28, 2018California is creating an office of elections cybersecurity to combat cyber threats and false information online.
State GovernmentCalifornia Becomes First State To End Cash Bail After 40-Year FightAugust 28, 2018The bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown will replace bail with a risk-assessment system, although it's still unclear how the system will work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding DeniedAugust 28, 2018The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTurner Sparks Still Feels ‘Lost In America’August 28, 2018Comedian and co-host of the “Lost in America” podcast Turner Sparks previews his show at Punch Line Sacramento on Wed. Aug. 29 and talks about readjusting to life in the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Art And Activism Of Eduardo Carrillo At CrockerAugust 28, 2018The Crocker Museum is hosting a panel discussion Sunday afternoon on the exhibit dedicated to the life and work of Eduardo Carrillo, who once lived in Midtown and taught at Sacramento State. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The School Shootings That Weren'tAugust 28, 2018The federal government said schools reported 235 shootings in one school year. But an NPR investigation finds that more than two-thirds of these reported incidents never happened.
California DreamTargeting The Turning Point Of EvictionAugust 28, 2018For many in California, eviction may be the first step toward homelessness. And keeping people off the streets and in their home could be as simple as having an eviction lawyer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
