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  • Maloofs Talked To Mastrov About Kings Last Summer

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    The outgoing owners of the Sacramento Kings had the team on the market long before they agreed to sell to a Seattle group in January. Mark Mastrov says it was part of the road he took to becoming a Kings minority owner.

  • Business Journal: New Arena, Country Club Plaza, Zillow

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Now that there's a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings to local investors the spotlight shifts to plans for a new downtown arena. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says local business leaders are thrilled.

  • Downtown Rally Marks New Era for Kings--Storify

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    There was a little party downtown Thursday night, and many in attendance shared their experience using Twitter. We scoured the land of hashtags to bring you a collection of the best. Refresh your browser for the latest update.

  • Quick Reaction to Northern California Quake--Storify

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Twitter was the virtual meeting room for people in Northern California who felt Thursday's earthquake. We pulled together a selection of the chatter. Refresh your browser for the latest updates.

Governor Brown Urges Action On Climate Change
Thu, May 23, 2013

California Governor Jerry Brown continues to make climate change a focus of his administration. He is joining more than 500 scientists in calling for action on the issue.


Taxes Stall in Senate Committee; Gun Control Bills Move Forward
Thu, May 23, 2013

More than 250 California State Senate bills lived or died in mere seconds Thursday as the chamber’s Appropriations Committee churned through items big and small.


5.7 Earthquake Hits North of Quincy
Thu, May 23, 2013

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 5.7 quake hit at 8:47 p.m 11 km north of Greenville, California. The town is just south of Lake Almanor. The quake was felt in Sacramento. Seven aftershocks were felt within the next 25 minutes.


Theatre Review: Hedda Gabler
Wed, May 22, 2013

Great plays live on because they contain memorable, complicated characters, and Hedda Gabler is one of the great female roles. Capital Stage is presenting this classic show, which even a century after it was written still packs a timely punch.


New Program Takes Hispanic Families into Tahoe Forests
Wed, May 22, 2013

The Forest Service in Lake Tahoe is reaching out to Hispanic families for the first time with owl surveys in the Sierra.


AAA: Memorial Day Holiday Travel Down
Wed, May 22, 2013

If you’re heading out-of-town, you’re among some four million Californians planning to travel this Memorial Day weekend. A new survey finds that’s down from last year.


Teachers Association Backs Brown School Funding Plan
Wed, May 22, 2013

The California Teachers Association says it backs Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to change how the state distributes money to school districts. That puts them at odds with legislative Democrats.


Capitol Roundup: Revenue Projections, GOP Upset Win, Distracted Driving
Wed, May 22, 2013

Gov. Jerry Brown dismisses the conflicting revenue projections between his administration and the Legislative Analyst's Office. Republicans pick up a State Senate seat previously held by a Democrat. And the state cracks down on distracted driving.


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Flooding Brings San Antonio To Standstill, Kills One

In one neighborhood, 54 were people rescued. They described a water level that "swallowed up trucks and was chin-high."


'We'll Keep Running': Thousands Complete Final Mile Of Boston Marathon

On a cold and rainy day in Boston thousands gathered to finish what two bombs stole from them. A one-mile run traced the home-stretch of the Boston Marathon, giving spectators, runners and victims a chance at closure.


Stunned By Military Sex Scandals, Advocates Demand Changes

As the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, outrage has been building on Capitol Hill and beyond over the military's failure to repair a system that has placed service members in more danger of sexual assault than of battlefield injury.


Job Searching While Black: What's Behind The Unemployment Gap?

Income and wealth inequality is just about as American as baseball and apple pie. And although the economy has improved in the last few years, the unemployment rate for black Americans is about double that for whites.


Obama Forgets To Salute; Sparks Debate On Presidential Tradition

The presidential salute actually breaks with military decorum and was started by Ronald Reagan in 1981.


Meet London's Master Architects In Jell-0

London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food.


Missouri Train Collision Injures 7, Collapses Overpass

Authorities said a Union Pacific train t-boned a Burlington Northern train. After a diesel fuel leak, one of the engines caught fire but firefighters were able to extinguish it.


One Hit Wonder? Another Anibal Sanchez No-Hit Bid Spoiled

The Tigers' Sanchez has been here before. This is the fourth one-hitter of his career. It was also the third time the Twins' Joe Mauer broke a no-hitter in the 9th inning.


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Special Coverage Sections

  • Latest Kings and Arena Coverage

    Keep up with the latest developments following the sale of the Kings as Sacramento proceeds with plans to build a new downtown arena.

  • Kings and Arena Coverage Archive

    Comprehensive reporting leading up to the sale of the Sacramento Kings and the years-long effort to build a new arena.

  • Comprehensive Budget Coverage

    Capital Public Radio's archived reporting on Governor Brown's initial and revised budget proposals for fiscal 2013-14, plus audio of Brown announcing each proposal.

  • California State of the State 2013

    Listen to Governor Jerry Brown's third State of the State address in his third term as governor. Read analysis and reaction, and check out previous SOTS addresses.

  • London Calling: Area Athletes Who Went For The Gold

    More than 200 athletes who competed in the 2012 Summer Games have a California connection. They either live in the state now or were born here.

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