State GovernmentNew California Law Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats For Children Under Age 2December 22, 2016 | Chris NicholsChildren younger than 2 will be required to sit in a rear-facing car seat under a new California law that goes into effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Chemicals From Firefighting Foam In Drinking WaterAugust 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study shows fire-fighting foam containing highly fluorinated chemicals is contaminating drinking water supplies around many of the nation's military bases, airports and industrial sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Florida Governor Says Local Mosquitoes Have Transmitted Zika VirusJuly 29, 2016Officials say they've found the first indication that mosquitoes are transmitting Zika virus in the U.S. Four people in South Florida are infected; travel or sexual transmission has been ruled out.
EnvironmentPigeon 'Whisperers' Use Birds To Track Lead PollutionJuly 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis researcher has used pigeons to track lead pollution in New York City and plans to do the same in California cities and agricultural areas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSurvey: California School Kids Safer, Depression Risk ‘High’July 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceDrug and alcohol use dropped among students in California and school safety increased, according to the results of a statewide survey. But the report shows two indicators of depression risk are "at disturbingly high levels." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Area Hospitals Make List Of Facilities With Low C-Section Rates July 12, 2016 | Steve MilneSeveral Sacramento area hospitals appear on a recent Consumer Reports list of U.S. hospitals with low cesarean section births. Medical experts attribute a rise in the maternal mortality rate partly to an increase in C-sections.
Health CarePoll: Californians Have Favorable Yet Uncertain View Of Affordable Care ActJune 10, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMany Californians favor the Affordable Care Act, but many wouldn't say it has improved their health care, according to a new poll.
ER Doctor: Bike Safely, Wear A HelmetMay 17, 2016 | Steve MilneThis being National Bike Month, a lot more people are peddling out on the roads. And doctors are warning bicyclists to wear helmets. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExpect More 'Spare The Air' Alerts In SacramentoApril 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceMore "Spare The Air" alerts may be issued this year in the Sacramento region because the Environmental Protection Agency has lowered the federal ozone health standard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Senate Seat Debate Update April 26, 2016Three Republicans and two Democrats faced off in a debate for California’s first open U.S. Senate seat since 1992. Capital Public Radio’s state government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight to share highlights from the debate. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
