Forecasters: This week's Storm Set New RecordsDecember 17, 2014California remains deep in a drought, but a steady string of wet weather is making it look and feel replenished.
Stockton Author Of "The Boy From Cuba" Responds To President Obama's SpeechDecember 17, 2014 | Rich IbarraPresident Obama's plan to normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba is drawing mixed reactions. Some refugees who escaped to this country from Cuba are among the most critical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Retiree Health Care Costs Jump Past $70 BillionDecember 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerA new report says California’s cost of providing health care benefits for retired state workers over the long run has jumped 10 percent in the last year. The state’s unfunded liability now stands at more than $70 billion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Falling Gas Prices Benefit Drivers, BusinessesDecember 16, 2014 | Katie OrrWe continue a series today looking at parts of the California economy to see how they’ve evolved this past year. Today, how falling gas prices are affecting bottom lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Needs 11 Trillion Gallons of Water To End DroughtDecember 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia needs one and a half times the maximum volume of water in Lake Mead, the largest US reservoir, to end its drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Border Residents Grapple with Out-of-State Health Insurance RestrictionsDecember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross, the largest insurer in Covered California's Northern California region, ended an out-of-state benefit for individual planholders this year. Blue Shield of California plans in the region also restrict care to within state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Housing Market's Middle-Class Squeeze Deepened in 2014December 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerOn the surface, California's housing market held fairly steady in 2014. But it's become much harder for a middle-class family with two incomes to buy a home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStockton Grapples With Options To Rid Delta Marina Of Water HyacinthDecember 16, 2014 | Rich IbarraThis has been one of the worst years for water hyacinth in the Delta. A town hall meeting was held to speak to the concerns of those affected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kings First Test Without Malone Is TonightDecember 16, 2014"What we're trying to do now is put a product on the floor that reflects the Sacramento fan base, which to us is free-flowing, up-and-down kind of style of play." -Kings GM Pete D'Alessandro A new era in Sacramento Kings basketball begins tonight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: Green Buildings Deliver Climate BenefitsDecember 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonGreen buildings in California reduce energy, use less water, and produce less waste. But a new study shows there is room for improvement when it comes to commute-related greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Latest Storm System Brings Nearly 2 Inches Of Rain To Sacramento RegionDecember 16, 2014(AP) -- The National Weather Service says the current storm system has added about a half-inch of rain, as expected.
Sacramento State, Sierra College Partnership Includes Roseville CampusDecember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new partnership between Sacramento State University and Sierra College is part of a long-term plan for a new campus in Roseville. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Holiday Music Fills State Capitol RotundaDecember 16, 2014Carolers and choral groups are filling the California State Capitol with holiday music this year.
State GovernmentSpending Bill Has Medical Marijuana ProtectionsDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California medical marijuana industry is breathing a little easier now that the federal government has passed a funding bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Storm System To Bring More Rain To Sacramento RegionDecember 15, 2014California is getting more rain Monday morning, but the two storms moving through the region aren't packing the wallop delivered by last week's major storm.
Magnitude-3.6 Quake Shakes Area Around San JoaquinDecember 15, 2014(AP) - A small earthquake has struck central California but no damage or injuries are reported.
State GovernmentMore Benefits Put Immigrants At RiskDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming eligible for more services and benefits in California. But these developments make them targets for scams. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort To Open WednesdayDecember 15, 2014 | Rich IbarraDodge Ridge Ski Resort in Tuolumne County will open on Wednesday, thanks to all the new snow from last week's storm. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Kings Go WorldwideDecember 15, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe globalization of the Kings started last year with the new owners of the Sacramento Kings. The team's majority owner recently returned from a trip to Dubai and India. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno-Tahoe Airport To Start International FlightsDecember 15, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThis week the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will welcome its first international flight in 15 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
