The Smoke In Redding Is So Thick You Can't See The Sun Most DaysAugust 21, 2018Prolonged smoke across the West Coast will affect hundreds of thousands of people living in and around fire-prone areas. Scientists are warning of a lengthening — and worsening — smoke season.
These Sacramento Kings Get Paid To Play Video Games For A Living In The NBA’s New LeagueAugust 21, 2018 | Bob MoffittAs the inaugural NBA2K season wraps up, local gamers discuss how they rose from their parents’ basements to compete as video game pros. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Takes Next Step Toward Eliminating Cash-Bail SystemAugust 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly passed a bill that would make California the first state to get rid of cash bail, replacing it with a pre-trial detention system that has polarized lawmakers and the same civil liberties groups that originally supported the overhaul. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIf This Small Organism Continues To Disappear In California’s Forests Due To Wildfires, It Will Alter The Food ChainAugust 20, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroLichen, an often overlooked organism, is having a hard time establishing itself in California burn areas after hot wildfires scorch the Sierra Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFarmers Protest California Water Plan Aimed To Save SalmonAugust 20, 2018Hundreds of California farmers rallied at the Capitol on Monday to protest state water officials' proposal to increase water flows through the lower San Joaquin River and three of its tributaries from February to June.
Stockton Releases New Details On Guaranteed Income ProgramAugust 20, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says 100 families will be picked at random to receive a $500 a month stipend starting in February. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Law To Ban Male Guard Pat-Downs Of Female InmatesAugust 20, 2018Male prison guards in California will be prohibited from pat-down searching incarcerated women and viewing them while they are not fully dressed under a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentSurfing Is Now California's Official State SportAugust 20, 2018 | Ben BradfordAlaska has dog-mushing, Minnesota has hockey and Maryland has jousting. And now California has surfing as its official state sport. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleListen: Artist Shepard Fairey’s In-Depth Discussion Of His New ‘Johnny Cash’ Mural In SacramentoAugust 20, 2018 | Andrew Nixon | Nick MillerInternationally renowned artist Shepard Fairey’s new 15-story mural is stopping passersby and overtaking social media feeds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Eye Voluntary Tax To Pay For Central Valley Water ContaminationAugust 20, 2018 | Chris NicholsCustomers would be able to opt-out of the tax, which critics say is unnecessary given state surpluses and money available from recent voter-approved water bonds.
