COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longerFebruary 8, 2023Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance.
ClassicalGustavo Dudamel's new musical home is the New York PhilharmonicFebruary 8, 2023The New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday afternoon that the charismatic 42-year-old conductor will be taking on the music director designate post at the start of the 2025-26 concert season.
State GovernmentCalifornia will try to limit solitary confinement — againFebruary 7, 2023 | Kate WolffeAn effort to limit solitary confinement in California jails, prisons and detention facilities is being undertaken for a second time in the state Legislature. Lawmakers passed a similar bill last year which was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityBlack educators in California say state budget reaffirms Black students don’t matterFebruary 7, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaOn the Capitol steps, Black educators and students demanded the Newsom administration re-visit their education budget to address systemic racism and inequity in allocating funds to districts.
Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPRFebruary 7, 2023Este martes el Presidente Joe Biden dará el discurso anual del Estado de la Unión. Por primera vez, NPR News transmitirá la cobertura y análisis en inglés y español.
How to watch and listen to President Biden's State of the Union speechFebruary 7, 2023President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET. The speech is expected to highlight the strength of the economy and past legislative wins.
Interview: New Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume on storm flooding, his predecessor and transportationFebruary 7, 2023 | Kristin LamSouthern Sacramento County residents have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors for the first time in 28 years. Pat Hume talked with CapRadio about flooding and transportation projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Yosemite postmaster retires after more than 40 years (and a whole lot of mail)February 6, 2023John Reynolds started his career in the summer of 1978 as a college student. This week, he said goodbye to the calling of a lifetime.
EnvironmentLaw banning drilling near California community areas put on hold, sent to votersFebruary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaShortly after the law was passed, oil and gas industry leaders launched a referendum effort aimed at repealing it. It will appear on the November 2024 ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow a new law is bringing more attention to natural carbon sequestrationFebruary 6, 2023 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates have criticized California’s reliance on carbon-capturing technologies in its plans for carbon neutrality. This law aims to bring more focus to natural alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
