Gaviria Sprints To Victory In Stage 5 Of Tour Of CaliforniaMay 18, 2018(AP) — Gaviria dodged all the trouble during a chaotic finish to the fifth stage of the Tour of California, then held off Caleb Ewan and world champion Peter Sagan at the finish line Thursday to pick up his second victory of this year's race.
Business Journal: Lady Bird Home, Kimpton Sawyer Condos, The Falls Event Center Elk GroveMay 18, 2018 | Steve MilneOne of the homes seen in the film Lady Bird is for sale in East Sacramento for $3.895 million. And there was another expensive property in the news this week - a $4.1 million condo downtown. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGovernor, Lawmakers Offer Solutions For California Counties That Don’t Spend Mental-Health FundsMay 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Mental Health Services Act has long supplied the bulk of funding for California counties to prevent and treat mental illness among Medi-Cal patients. But some counties aren’t using the money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMeasure To Eliminate California’s ‘Moving Penalty’ Qualifies For November BallotMay 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the initiative would give homeowners 55 and up a property tax discount when they buy a pricier home. That, in turn, could ease the state’s housing crunch by freeing up inventory for younger buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Investigation Clears #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Of Groping Male Staffer But Says She Used Vulgar LanguageMay 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerA California Assembly investigation into complaints of sexual harassment by Democrat Cristina Garcia has found the most severe allegations to be unsubstantiated. But it did substantiate lesser complaints against the assemblywoman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleB Street Air Guitar Comedy ‘Airness’ Is Breezy Fun, But A Bit ThinMay 17, 2018 | Jeff HudsonB Street Theatre likes to begin summer with a comedy on the lighter side. Its new show, “Airness,” is a pop culture confection featuring a mix of eccentric characters dressed as superheroes, pretending to play rock guitar anthems from decades past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tejay Van Garderen Powers To Tour Of California Time TrialMay 17, 2018(AP) — Tejay van Garderen's fortunes finally turned back Wednesday, when he laid down a cracking time trial at the Tour of California.
California DreamWhat Half A Million Buys You Around California (And How It Shapes Where We Move)May 17, 2018Here’s a tour of what $500,000 gets you around our state — and how cost has shaped where we’re moving. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Future Uncertain For Nearly 100-Year-Old Sacramento Public Golf CourseMay 16, 2018 | Nick MillerThe nonprofit operator of William Land Golf Course wants out of its lease. But city officials insist that the historic nine-hole links will not close down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Area Wages Higher Than National AverageMay 16, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento-area workers earn 9 percent more than the national average according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which released its annual employment and wage data Wednesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two California Bills Attempt To Tackle Untested Rape Kit BacklogMay 16, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiOne bill would count and track untested kits. The other would require mandatory testing. Lawmakers are asking for $1-2 million dollars in funding for each bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TV Ad’s False Claim About Antonio Villaraigosa And LA’s Rape Kit BacklogMay 16, 2018 | Chris NicholsA new TV ad in the campaign for California governor attacks former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for what it calls his "reckless" role in Los Angeles’ massive rape kit backlog. But is it accurate?
California To Appeal Ruling On Life-Ending DrugsMay 16, 2018California's attorney general plans to appeal a Riverside County judge's ruling blocking a 2016 state law that allows adults to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs.
Trump Defends 'Animals' Remark At California Immigration Talk, Says He'll Always Use ItMay 16, 2018President Trump on Thursday defended his use of the word "animals" to describe some immigrants who enter the country illegally, saying he would continue to use the term to refer to violent gang members in spite of a sharp rebuke from Democrats.
Researchers Say Sugar Substitute In Diet Sodas Won't Make You FatMay 16, 2018 | Steve MilneA group of more than 20 nutrition researchers, including one from UC Davis, has come out with a position paper affirming that drinking soda is not good for you, but aspartame — a sugar substitute in diet soda — won't make you fat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalNew Classical Tracks: Patricia Kopatchinskaja And The SPCO Win A Grammy With SchubertMay 16, 2018Violinist and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Artistic Partner Patricia Kopatchinskaja won a Grammy with the ensemble for their recording, 'Schubert: Death and the Maiden.'
Skujins Wins Stage 3 Of Tour Of California Out Of BreakawayMay 15, 2018(AP) — Toms Skujins was in a breakaway at the Tour of California a year ago when he crashed heavily on the descent, then woozily tried to remount his bike despite what turned out to be a concussion.
Judges Hear Arguments, Ask Questions On Immigration ProgramMay 15, 2018(AP) — Federal appeals court judges appeared skeptical Tuesday of the Trump administration's claim that courts don't have the power to review the president's decision to end a program that shields young immigrants from deportation.
Kings Win No. 2 Pick In NBA Draft Lottery; Phoenix To Pick No. 1May 15, 2018Phoenix has won the No. 1 pick in next month's NBA draft. Sacramento will pick No. 2 and Atlanta got the No. 3 pick — both of them moving up to get there.
Unchecked Anger, ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Can Spur Mass Violence. How Do We Stop It?May 15, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA trail of mass killings in recent months — most committed by young men — have many wondering who is capable of extreme violence, and how loved ones can intervene before it’s too late. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
