Health CareFairgoers Should Take Caution Around Animals To Lower Chances Of Disease, State Officials SayJuly 25, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture put out a notice this week, warning people to take steps to prevent disease while interacting with animals at state and county fairs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Young Olympic Hopefuls Take Over Sacramento State During Track And Field ChampionshipsJuly 25, 2019 | Bob MoffittMike Testa with Visit Sacramento says an average of about 10,000 people attend each of the seven days. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Emissions Deal With Automakers Dodges Trump EPA Plan To Gut RulesJuly 25, 2019Faced with a federal plan to gut emissions regulations, California makes its own deal with four automakers—and hopes more will sign on, soon.
Fact-Checking Claims On California’s Unsheltered Homeless PopulationJuly 25, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his recent push for a "right to shelter" law, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg made eye-opening claims about California’s homeless population, including the soaring rate of homeless deaths in the state.
Arts and LifestyleLaunching Missiles At Goats: Iraqi Refugee And Comedian Yaseen Mazin Finds Humor In TragedyJuly 25, 2019 | Andrew NixonYaseen Mazin explores his experience as a war survivor through standup comedy.
Holy Guacamole! Avocados Are Pricey And It's The PitsJuly 25, 2019Increased U.S. demand (thanks a lot, avocado toast) and a decreased California crop have nearly doubled the price of the green fruits. Restaurants are feeling the shortage; some are faking the guac.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIraqi-American Comedian Yaseen Mazin Crafts Jokes About The Refugee ExperienceJuly 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleStand up comedian Yaseen Mazin opens up about balancing stage time with studying, and writing jokes about his experience as an Iraqi American refugee living in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKeith Lowell Jensen Shares 'Unclean' Thoughts On StageJuly 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento writer, performer and comedian Keith Lowell Jensen talks about his next live comedy album “Unclean.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TahoeLand | TrailerWelcome To TahoeLandJuly 25, 2019Lake Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens everything we love about it. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero takes us inside this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe helps us confront the global climate crisis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Bill To Clean Up Drinking WaterJuly 24, 2019(AP) — California's governor on Wednesday signed a law that will take up to $130 million of state money each year that was supposed to clean up the air and instead use it to clean up drinking water.