FTC Clears Albertsons' Purchase Of SafewayJanuary 27, 2015(AP) Supermarket chain Albertsons says U.S. regulators have approved its purchase of Pleasanton-based Safeway Inc.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Safety Of Driverless CarsJanuary 27, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Department of Motor Vehicles held a public hearing today to talk about what the safety standards should be for driverless cars and how they should be enforced. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How To Dodge The Obamacare Tax Penalty – LegallyJanuary 27, 2015It’s that joyous time of year when W-2s, 1099s and the other forms we need for our taxes start landing in our mailboxes.
EnvironmentCoyotes Wreak Havoc In California VineyardsJanuary 27, 2015 | Rich IbarraFour-legged varmints are setting up residency and causing serious damage to California vineyards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lyft Cars Doing Away With Pink Furry MustacheJanuary 27, 2015The pink mustache is out. Ridesharing company Lyft has pulled the pink furry mustache that drivers display on the front of their cars and replaced it with a 5-inch-long pink "glowstache" that goes on the dashboard.
Private Wells In California Farm Area Show High UraniumJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - A new study shows high levels of uranium in one out of every four domestic water well in parts of California's Central Valley.
Health CareMeasles Outbreak That Began At Disneyland Grows To 87 CasesJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.
RT Will Consult With Business CommunityJanuary 27, 2015 | Steve MilneLast night, the Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors approved moving ahead with improvements for light rail and bus service.
EnvironmentSacramentans Cut Water Use To Lowest Level Per Person In 100 YearsJanuary 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento says water customers in 2014 "cut water use to the lowest level per person per day in 100 years."
California May Dam 3 Delta Channels, If Drought PersistsJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - State water officials say they may dam parts of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in an emergency measure to protect freshwater used by millions of Californians.
Sacramento Homeless Programs Get A Little Extra Federal FundingJanuary 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded almost $19 million in grants to homeless programs in Sacramento County. The department chose to increase funding to include a new program.
State GovernmentRegulations Proposed For E-Cigarettes In CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2015 | Katie OrrThe use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise and one California lawmaker says it’s time to crackdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Administration Takes Sharp U-Turn On Ride-Booking RegulationJanuary 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration has abruptly retracted a Department of Motor Vehicles regulation that created tighter rules for ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possible Measles Case Investigated In Sacramento CountyJanuary 26, 2015The Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of measles in Sacramento County.
Cap Radio News Evening Schedule Changes Feb. 2January 26, 2015The evening schedule for Capital Public Radio News is changing Feb. 2, moving some programs to earlier slots and adding a new offering from the BBC.
Food and SustainabilityRobots Could Have A New Job On The FarmJanuary 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgRobots may soon be pulling weeds on Central Valley farms. UC Davis researchers received $2.7 million dollars from the USDA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Hotel Proposed For Sacramento International AirportJanuary 26, 2015 | Bob MoffittA five-story hotel may be coming to Sacramento International Airport, as the county Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on the proposal Tuesday.
Health CareRate Of Personal Belief Exemptions For Vaccines Declined Last YearJanuary 26, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health data show the number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their children because of a personal belief has gone down this school year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Home For Battered Women, Children Opens In TracyJanuary 26, 2015 | Rich IbarraA new shelter to house battered women and their children has opened up in Tracy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Walnut Grove Marina Fire Destroys 14 BoatsJanuary 26, 2015More than a dozen boats have been destroyed in a fire that began around midnight at the marina in Walnut Grove.
