Do Seven Children Per Day Die From Gun Violence?December 27, 2016 | Chris NicholsU.S. Rep. Jackie Speier claimed: "Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than seven children PER DAY have died from gun violence." We wanted to know whether the startling and somber statistic was true. We set out on a fact check. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Carrie Fisher, Actress Beloved For Playing Princess Leia, Dies At 60December 27, 2016Carrie Fisher, the actress who became a pop culture icon for her performance as Princess Leia in Star Wars, has died at age 60.
Gun Violence Researchers Turn To Unlikely Partner To Prevent Firearm SuicideDecember 27, 2016When it comes to suicides involving firearms, there are some gun sellers wanting to be part of the solution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCareFlight Makes Effort To Make Quincy a Heart-Safe CommunityDecember 27, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonPlumas County Sheriff's deputies will soon be better equipped to save lives thanks to a donation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationNew Federal Immigration And Employment Policies Coming In 2017December 27, 2016 | Bob MoffittSome federal immigration and employment policies are scheduled to change in January.
New Law Bans Tobacco Products At Youth Sports EventsDecember 27, 2016 | Daniel PotterA new law to keep people from smoking near youth sports events took an unusual path to the California Legislature. The law’s key architects included an eighth-grade social studies class in Elk Grove. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Used Book Sellers Worried About New California Collectibles LawDecember 27, 2016 | Randol WhiteUsed booksellers say a new California law set to take effect at the first of the year could hurt their businesses. It’s designed to make it easier to track the authenticity of famous signatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Man Fatally Shot In South Sacramento Monday MorningDecember 26, 2016The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in South Sacramento early Monday morning.
KKTO, CapRadio Streams Now Available After Maintenance OutageDecember 26, 2016UPDATE: KKTO 90.5 has been restored and all CapRadio streams are up and running. Thank you for your patience Monday morning as we were temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance.
Ring In 2017 With Events Around Sacramento AreaDecember 26, 2016 | Vu ChauWhether it was good or bad, 2016 has been an eventful year filled with countless memories. Since 2017 is just a few more days away, here is a roundup of special local New Year’s Eve events so you, your family and friends can send 2016 off in style.
A Dying Man's Wish To Donate His Organs Gets ComplicatedDecember 26, 2016Dying in America doesn't always go the way we plan. One terminally ill man's hope to be disconnected from his respirator and donate his organs was almost thwarted, despite his best laid plans.
George Michael, Singer Of 'Freedom,' 'Faith' And 'Last Christmas,' Dies At 53December 25, 2016The British pop singer, who achieved fame as half of the duo Wham! before a breakout solo career, was 53.
Authorities Find Body Of Man Who Drowned In Vacaville CanalDecember 25, 2016(AP) - Northern California authorities have found the body of a man who was seen drowning in a Vacaville irrigation canal.
State Veterinarian Clears Santa's Reindeer To Visit CaliforniaDecember 24, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornia's top veterinarian has granted nine reindeer - including Vixen, Comet and Cupid - a 24 hour permit to visit the state this weekend.
NORAD's Santa Tracker Began With A Typo And A Good SportDecember 24, 2016It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
California Governor Commutes Sentence, Grants 112 PardonsDecember 23, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has reduced the sentence of a man convicted of a 1999 gang shooting in Los Angeles County and granted pardons to 112 people.
UC Davis Beer Brewing Program Receives $2 Million GiftDecember 23, 2016(AP) - The beer brewing program at the University of California, Davis has received some holiday cheer in the form of a $2 million gift from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
New Charges Filed Against Escort Service SiteDecember 23, 2016(AP) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris is filing new charges against the operators of a website advertising escort services, two weeks after a judge threw out an earlier case.
PG&E Cited $5.45M Over Natural Gas InspectionsDecember 23, 2016(AP) - California regulators have issued a $5.45 million citation against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. after they say the company used contractors who lacked required qualifications to conduct corrosion inspections on the company's natural gas system.
Family Of 20-Year-Old Brings First Suit In Oakland Warehouse FireDecember 23, 2016(AP) - The parents of a 20-year-old college student who died in the arms of her boyfriend in Oakland's deadly warehouse fire filed the first lawsuit Friday in the disaster, blaming the building's owner, chief tenant and others.
