Kevin Starr, California's Premier Historian, Dies At 76January 16, 2017Former California State Librarian Kevin Starr, who is deemed the pre-eminent historian of the Golden State, has died. He was 76.
Sacramento Blues Musician Arrested For Firing Gun At PartyJanuary 16, 2017A Contra Costa County deputy and Sacramento blues singer Kyle Rowland was arrested after firing a gun inside a house party.
How The Systemic Segregation Of Schools Is Maintained By 'Individual Choices'January 16, 2017Sixty-three years after the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, many schools across the country either remain segregated or have re-segregated.
EnvironmentUncertainty Over How Recent Storms Impacted Salmon PopulationJanuary 16, 2017 | Randol WhiteExperts are saying the massive amount of water from the recent storms are either helping or harming the state's salmon populations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flood Waters Receding As Northern California Gets A Break Between StormsJanuary 15, 2017Some evacuation advisories have been lifted in the Sacramento area as a break between storms is allowing flood waters to recede. But the National Weather Service predicts the dry spell will end Wednesday.
Democrats Hope Sunday Obamacare Rallies Can Help Them Regain MomentumJanuary 15, 2017Congressional Democrats are organizing what they call a "Day of Action," with events scheduled from California to Illinois to Maine. Sen. Bernie Sanders is among the key organizers.
Sweater Selfies: Man Knits His Way Around The WorldJanuary 14, 2017Sam Barsky thinks outside the postcard: He takes photos of himself posing in front of places he visits — wearing sweaters inspired by that same place. His eccentric works of art have gone viral.
Document Warns Of $3.6B Higher High-Speed Rail CostJanuary 14, 2017(AP) - A document obtained by The Los Angeles Times says the first leg of California's $64 billion high-speed rail project could cost as much as $3.6 billion more than previous estimates and take years longer to build.
Protests Erupt As Far-Right Speaker Returns To UC DavisJanuary 13, 2017Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos held a rally Saturday at the University of California, Davis, after protests shut down a planned event Friday night at which Yiannapolous and former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli were set to speak.
Roads To Lake Tahoe Clearing In Time For Busy WeekendJanuary 13, 2017 | Ky PlaskonRoads in the region around Lake Tahoe are clearing quickly for the busy weekend and some are calling the blizzard a blessing.
CA Assembly Votes For New State Attorney GeneralJanuary 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordPresumptive California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is halfway through his confirmation process.
Levee Failure Possible Along Snodgrass Slough, Evacuation Center OpenJanuary 13, 2017The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services says a levee failure is possible along the Snodgrass Slough.
Non-Partisan Analyst Disputes Brown Admin's Deficit ProjectionJanuary 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia may have more money to work with than the Brown Administration projected earlier this week, when it demanded a slowdown of state spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento PD Officers Cleared In Shooting Death Of Dazion FlenaughJanuary 13, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento District Attorney's Office has cleared three Sacramento Police Officers in an officer-involved shooting death that gave rise to Sacramento's Black Lives Matter movement. Family of the dead man are planning a rally. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day EventsJanuary 13, 2017People nationwide observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day every January in remembrance of King's legacy and accomplishments. Here's what's happening in and around Sacramento through the weekend.
Driver Rescued From Flooded Road In Elk GroveJanuary 13, 2017Rescue crews from Cosumnes Fire Department saved a driver whose vehicle was submerged in water on Twin Cities Road off Franklin Boulevard in Elk Grove.
KKTO Back On-Air But At Low PowerJanuary 13, 2017UPDATE: KKTO 90.5 FM is currently broadcasting at low power. Full service will be restored as soon as possible.
Business Journal: Top Grade Healthcare, The Brig Bar And Grill, Lyon's RestaurantJanuary 13, 2017It'll be a blast from the past for lovers of comfort food. Lyon's Restaurant is back and will be opening locations in Roseville and Citrus Heights. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has details, and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFiat-Chrysler, Becerra Confirmation And More Budget Analysis With Ben BradfordJanuary 13, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford examines the newest emissions cheating scandal, the confirmation of new attorney general Xavier Becerra and the governor's state budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Professor Studies Mating Behaviors Of BirdsJanuary 13, 2017Professor Gail Patricelli is a UC Davis professor studying the mating habits of birds. She talks with Insight about her findings. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
