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State Says Baby Deaths Down In California
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
California’s infant mortality rate has hit a record low, according to data released today.
Babies Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Sacramento and Solano County Departments of Public Health say a minimum of 35 babies have potentially been exposed to tuberculosis.
Gov. Brown Pitches Budget to Business Leaders
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Governor Jerry Brown is pitching his proposed budget cuts to business leaders at the California Chamber of Commerce as the only way to get California back on its financial footing.
California Advocates, Lawmakers Oppose Governor's Proposed Clinic Payment Changes
Monday, May 21, 2012
Governor Jerry Brown wants to change the way the state pays community clinics in California, but he doesn’t have support from clinics or state lawmakers.
Cleaning Up the Toxic Legacy of the Gold Rush
Monday, May 21, 2012
More than a century after the Gold Rush, California is still dealing with the toxic remnants of the some 47,000 abandoned mines. Some of the more heavily polluted sites are located in the Sierra. Now one small community is taking action.
Asparagus Festival Asked To Pay More for Police Services
Monday, May 21, 2012
Stockton’s Asparagus Festival will likely have to share some of its charitable contributions with a cash-strapped city to pay for police services. The two sides are meeting today.
Lawmakers Tout Measure to Keep State Parks Open
Monday, May 21, 2012
An effort to keep state park gates open is shaping up in the California legislature. A bipartisan proposal announced Monday would create a variety of new ways to fund parks.
Seventh Pool May Open in Sacramento
Monday, May 21, 2012
Another Sacramento pool is close to having the money to open this summer. That brings the total to seven, but the City won’t be running this one.
Immigrants From Across California Rally at Capitol
Monday, May 21, 2012
Immigrants from across California gathered at the state Capitol Monday to lobby for immigrant-friendly legislation
CSU Says Student Applications Increasing
Monday, May 21, 2012
California State University officials are trying to limit enrollment because of state budget cuts. But applications are on the rise.
Business Journal: State Pay Cuts, Health Care Reform, New Composite Owner
Friday, May 18, 2012
California’s state government is a big part of the local economy. In his weekly roundup of economic news, Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal is not good news.
Sacramento Jobless Rate Falls In April
Friday, May 18, 2012
New jobless numbers are out. And the Sacramento area unemployment rate fell a full percentage point in April to 10.5%.
Matsui Pushes For Change To Army Corps Vegetation Policy
Friday, May 18, 2012
The Congresswoman says the Corps' current policy prevents trees and shrubs from growing on California levees in part because of hurricane worries in other parts of the country.
California’s Legislative Analyst Weighs In on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal
Friday, May 18, 2012
California’s Legislative Analyst says the state’s deficit may be more than Governor Jerry Brown has projected.
Mixed Results in California's Unemployment Report
Friday, May 18, 2012
Just as an example: there were more construction jobs compared to last year, but there were fewer compared to March.
Student Regatta Powered By Creativity and Sunshine
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thirteen different student teams competed Friday in the first SMUD-sponsored solar-powered boat race. The competition challenges each team to build their own boat powered solely by 4 solar panels loaned by SMUD.
Stockton Mayor Says City Poised For a Comeback
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Stockton’s mayor says the city has some bright economic prospects….but the city has to get through some frightening financial times first.
Proposition 28 on June Primary Ballot Would Change Term Limits
Monday, May 07, 2012
Voting by mail for California’s Primary election officially begins Monday.Two initiatives are on the June 5th ballot. We kick off our election coverage with a look at Proposition 28. It would change term limits for the state Assembly and Senate.
Poems for All
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Richard Hansen isn't a poet, but he loves poetry. He loves it so much that he started a project to share pieces he likes. Hansen creates miniature books of poems and distributes them for free out of his Midtown Sacramento bookstore.