State GovernmentInterview: Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Andi Mudryk on her historic appointmentApril 14, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezJudge Andi Mudryk was recently appointed to the Sacramento County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, making her the first openly transgender judge appointed by a governor in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Police Chief Kathy Lester discusses gun violence, downtown Sacramento shootingApril 13, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezAfter the mass shooting in downtown Sacramento and a shooting in Natomas, Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester gives us an update plus some context on gun violence Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA Sacramento mass shooting suspect completed his 10-year sentence in four years. Here’s why.April 13, 2022 | Nicole NixonSmiley Martin received nearly 1.5 years in pre-trial credits and had the rest of his term cut short due to other credits earned in prison.
State GovernmentCalifornia bill would ban homeless encampments along American River ParkwayApril 12, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe legislation follows a demand by the American River Parkway Foundation to remove hundreds of encampments. But critics say it further criminalizes homelessness.
State GovernmentNewsom hailed this 'critical' wildfire-prevention program. Two years on, it hasn't completed a single projectApril 12, 2022 | Scott RoddIn late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation from CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePlans to curb California insulin costs abound. Will anything get done this year?April 10, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin. It’s one of many proposed state and federal remedies to soaring insulin costs.
Health CareWhat to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemicApril 9, 2022The coronavirus keeps evolving and so does the guidance for addressing it. As cases tick up in some parts of the country, here is the latest advice on everything from testing to treatment.
Health CareInterview: UC Davis doctor gives an update on COVID-19April 9, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezDr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric diseases at UC Davis, has some updates on the pandemic, including when very young children may get vaccinated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarliest spring red flag warning issued for Sacramento Valley this weekendApril 8, 2022 | Mike HagertyUnusually high temperatures, an extremely dry start to the year and strong winds will lead to high fire danger this weekend and the first red flag warning in April for the region. The warning runs from 5 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday.
Here are ways to use less gas while driving, including Sacramento-area public transit optionsApril 8, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAs gas gets more expensive, experts offer tips on how to drive more efficiently and how to see if public transit is an option for you.
