State GovernmentSacramento City Council Begins Planning To End Traffic-Related DeathsJanuary 20, 2017 | Julia MitricThe Sacramento City Council has begun planning for its long-term goal of ending deaths related to traffic by 2027.
Business Journal: Fantag, Placer Vineyards, Olivier's ButcheryJanuary 20, 2017A residential project called Placer Vineyards has passed a major milestone. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal says it's believed to be the largest single Sacramento area project in recent history adding 14,000 new homes to the area. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Neighborhood Center Opens Doors To 25 Homeless PeopleJanuary 19, 2017 | Bob MoffittSacramento has a new homeless shelter, at least through the end of this winter.
Sportsmen's Hunting And Fishing Expo Opens In SacramentoJanuary 19, 2017 | Bob MoffittThis weekend, Cal Expo is full of boats, funny hats, and guided hunting and fishing tours for the 30th annual Sportsmen's Expo. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Emergency Crews Prepare For Second Of Three Strong StormsJanuary 19, 2017 | Randol WhiteEmergency crews are preparing for the second of three strong storms set to hit the Sacramento area tonight. Cleanup from last night's wind-related damage continued Thursday as more unsettled weather moved through the area.
Costco Settles Pharmacy Violation AllegationsJanuary 19, 2017 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Justice Department alleges Costco failed to maintain records at its West Sacramento central fill pharmacy. A settlement for nearly $12 million was announced today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento State Faces Possible DeficitJanuary 19, 2017Sacramento State is looking at a $7.1 million deficit if no changes are made to Governor Jerry Brown's proposed budget.
California Scientist Names Moth Species After Donald TrumpJanuary 19, 2017(AP) - Scientists in California have named a newly discovered moth species after President-elect Donald Trump, saying the white and yellow scales on the insect's head are reminiscent of Trump's blond hairdo.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate PoliciesJanuary 19, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TRUE: California’s Uninsured Rate Has Hit 'Historic Low'January 19, 2017 | Chris NicholsAs Republicans in Washington D.C. move ahead with plans to dismantle Obamacare, California Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing back with claims the federal health care law has boosted health coverage in the state.
Sutter Creek City Councilwoman Seeks New Chapter In Life Through Local OfficeJanuary 19, 2017 | Julia MitricAs the presidential inauguration takes place, across the country newly elected local leaders are also taking office. One of them is a city councilwoman who's entering politics after surviving a devastating personal loss. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pianist Dave Bass: From Jazz To Jurisprudence And Back AgainJanuary 19, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliInjury stalled jazz pianist Dave Bass' music career and forced him to pursue another course. He became a successful attorney, but jazz never left him. Recently retired from law, he's refocusing on jazz. And his rejuvenated music career is taking off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winds Knock Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In SacramentoJanuary 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittUPDATE Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.: Sacramento Municipal Utility District says there are 249 outages affecting 9,000 customers. The utility says daylight will help with restoring power.
California Withdraws Immigrant Health Care RequestJanuary 18, 2017(AP) - California officials are withdrawing their request to sell unsubsidized insurance policies to people who can't prove they're legally in the United States after learning the decision would fall to President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
State GovernmentSenate Panel Backs Becerra ConfirmationJanuary 18, 2017 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s nominee for California Attorney General continues to breeze through the confirmation process.
Health CareKeeping The Mentally Ill Out of JailJanuary 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittFifty-three of 58 California counties have sent representatives or teams of people to Sacramento to hear what works and what doesn't in the effort to keep the mentally ill out of jail.
EnvironmentCalifornia Schools Can Now Ask Water Supplier To Test For Lead On CampusJanuary 18, 2017 | Rich IbarraCalifornia schools can now ask their water supplier to test for lead on campus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Proposing To Continue Water ConservationJanuary 18, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water agencies told state regulators Wednesday that rules requiring water conservation should end. Regulators have proposed extending them at least until May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAt Final White House Press Conference, Obama Offers Both Reflections And RebukesJanuary 18, 2017In subtle nods to President-elect Donald Trump, Obama defended voting rights and a free press, all while reassuring Americans that "at my core, I think we're going to be OK."
California Republicans Hopeful About Trump AdministrationJanuary 18, 2017Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump by more than four million votes in California. But state Republicans are excited about their prospects in the new Trump administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
