Truckee To Use Goats For Christmas Tree DisposalDecember 26, 2014(AP) -- The "Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful" organization has come up with a unique way to dispose of old Christmas trees - let goats eat them.
4 Dead In Fair Oaks Car CrashDecember 26, 2014(AP) - Four people are dead and two others seriously injured following a car crash near Sacramento, California.
Frost Advisory In Effect For Sacramento Valley Friday NightDecember 26, 2014 | Ed JoyceCalifornia weather is under the influence of a cold air mass that may bring freezes and frosts even as southern areas continue to see damaging winds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLess Full-Contact Football Practice In 2015December 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittAfter January first, California high school and middle school football players will be limited in the amount of time they can participate in full-contact practices. New concussion rules will apply to athletes in all sports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Egg Standards Change January 1stDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonOn January 1 every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Law Gives Emergency Planners Oil By Rail InformationDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonA law designed to better protect California communities from train accidents involving crude oil goes into effect on January 31st. The law requires railroads to give more information to emergency planners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sisters Keep A Skating Tradition Going Despite Great DistancesDecember 24, 2014 | Melody StoneEvery year on December 24 two sets of sisters take to the ice at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink. It’s a tradition they started more than 20 years ago. But this year, the tradition was altered when one of the sisters couldn't make it.
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In 4 CountiesDecember 23, 2014Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Marin, Mendocino, San Mateo and Ventura counties because of damage to roads and highways caused by recent winter storms.
Health CareOregon-Based Insurer Rejected From Covered CaliforniaDecember 23, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California seems to have missed an opportunity to increase competition in its marketplace this next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Airport Braces For Biggest CrowdsDecember 23, 2014 | Steve MilneGet ready to deal with big crowds if you're headed to the Sacramento International Airport on Christmas Eve.
State GovernmentNew California Supreme Court Justice ConfirmedDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s newest Supreme Court Justice has been confirmed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Population Drops SlightlyDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia appears to be making progress on reducing the state prison population.
State GovernmentYes Means Yes Law Going Into EffectDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrThe New Year brings a new way of dealing with sexual assault at many California colleges and universities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento’s Technology Sector Grows In 2014December 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe technology sector in the Sacramento area continued to grow in 2014. But, there are still challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Truckee Area Energy Saving Program Turns OnDecember 22, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThis week is a high electric usage week in Truckee because of the influx of tourists. But an energy saving program is helping reduce peak use. It's a program focused on holiday lights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Man Dies In Gunbattle, Standoff In Burning HouseDecember 22, 2014(AP) - A man who barricaded himself inside a Northern California home has died after firing over 100 rounds in a gunbattle with police.
7 Puppies Left For Dead In Trash Bin Find Permanent HomesDecember 22, 2014(AP) - Seven puppies left for dead in a trash bin have found permanent homes after being nursed back to health by volunteers at a Lake Tahoe facility.
AAA: Record Number Of Californians Traveling This Holiday SeasonDecember 22, 2014 | Steve MilneThe latest survey from AAA shows a record number of Californians will be traveling over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Grand Jury Indicts 2 Men In Deadly Stockton Bank RobberyDecember 22, 2014(AP) - Two men have been indicted in a deadly bank robbery and shootout with police this summer in Stockton.
New Sacramento Area Lawmakers Getting Ready To Take The Reins In CongressDecember 22, 2014 | Matt LasloAs Congress prepares for the New Year, Sacramento area lawmakers are looking ahead to the changing guard with from quite different perspectives. Here's a look ahead at the fights brewing in Washington that will have a big impact on California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
