State GovernmentLactating Moms Will Get More Space To Pump Under New California LawDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaStarting January, employers will need to better accommodate lactating mothers who choose to pump at work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Will Be Able To Change Gender On Their IDs Easier — Including New ‘X’ Nonbinary OptionDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians can now switch their drivers’ license gender without a physician’s approval.
State GovernmentNew California Law Cracks Down On Animal Sales In Pet StoresDecember 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDogs, cats, and rabbits at pet stores will have to be sourced from shelters and rescue groups under a new California law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Minimum Wage Will Increase January 1December 17, 2018 | Bob MoffittCompanies with 26 people or workers will see California's minimum wage increase by a dollar, to $12 an hour. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
All Camp Fire Evacuation Orders LiftedDecember 15, 2018The fire broke out Nov. 8, killing at least 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes in Paradise and nearby communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
JazzRemembering Nancy Wilson And Her Benefit Concert For CapRadioDecember 15, 2018From the time CapRadio first signed on the air in 1979, Nancy Wilson has been one of our core artists and an audience favorite. In 1994, Ms. Wilson performed in a special concert celebrating our 15th anniversary. Beforehand she sat for an interview.
Big Polluters Get Help From The State, Renewing Doubts About California’s Climate GoalsDecember 15, 2018The cap-and-trade system for cutting greenhouse gases is in danger of not delivering the state’s required emissions reductions.
EnvironmentCan California Improve Forest Management And Prevent Wildfires Without Going Broke?December 14, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroExperts have ideas for to clean up the state’s dense forests and make them safer. But what does it cost to do this? We visit the Tahoe National Forest to find out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s November Election Turnout Was Highest In A Midterm In 36 YearsDecember 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Secretary of State’s office has certified the results of California’s November election. The 64.5 percent turnout rate was higher than the last eight different midterm elections.
PG&E Proposes New $1.1 Billion Customer Rate HikeDecember 14, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe utility says more than half the money raised would go to improving wildfire safety.