EnvironmentCalifornia Considers More Water For Fish In Sacramento RiverOctober 19, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are considering a plan that could allow more water to flow to protect fish in the Sacramento River.
State GovernmentDMV Looks For Feedback On New Driverless Car RegulationsOctober 19, 2016 | Daniel PotterCalifornia’s newest plans to regulate self-driving cars are drawing scrutiny from automakers and consumer advocates. The Department of Motor Vehicles has revised its proposed rules in light of new federal guidelines out last month.
California Is Investigating Whether Wells Fargo Committed Criminal Identity TheftOctober 19, 2016The bank has come under fire since acknowledging that employees, trying to meet sales targets, opened millions of accounts without customer authorization.
Snow Helps Wrap Up Below-Average Wildfire Season In US WestOctober 19, 2016(AP) - With measureable snowfall already dusting parts of the Rocky Mountains and Northwest, the 2016 wildfire season has wrapped up in much of the West.
Largest State Workers Union In California Considers StrikeOctober 19, 2016California's largest state worker union is planning a strike vote, saying Gov. Jerry Brown's negotiators are not offering a large enough salary increase.
California CountsBallot Measure Seeks to Regulate Ammunition Sales, Take Guns from FelonsOctober 19, 2016Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposition 63 seeks tougher gun laws, including the regulation of ammunition.
4 Things To Watch In The Last Presidential DebateOctober 19, 2016Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face off one last time before Election Day. Wednesday's debate in Las Vegas follows a week in which Trump ramped up claims of a rigged election.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAmi Bera And Scott Jones Debate For California’s 7th Congressional DistrictOctober 19, 2016Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones faced off in their final debate before the November election. Politico’s David Siders was at the debate and he joins us now with analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAmi Bera, Scott Jones Attack Each Other's Character In DebateOctober 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonDemocratic Congressman Ami Bera and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones found room for agreement on some of the issues during their first and only debate for the 7th Congressional District, but also spent time attacking each other's character. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plan to Renovate Community Center Theater, Sacramento Convention Center Moves ForwardOctober 18, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: 6:40 A.M., 10/19/16: The Sacramento City Council is moving forward with a plan to renovate aging arts buildings downtown, including bringing more bathrooms to the Community Center Theater.
State GovernmentAd Targets Republican Voters In California Senate RaceOctober 18, 2016 | Daniel PotterDisaffected Republican voters are the target of a new radio ad, urging them to back one Democrat over the other in California’s race for U.S. Senate. The ad calls on Republicans to turn out for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco Judge Says He's Inclined To Back Volkswagen DealOctober 18, 2016A federal judge in San Francisco said he's strongly inclined to approve a nearly $15 billion settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal.
Suspect Named In Sacramento Triple HomicideOctober 18, 2016(AP) - Sacramento police say a family friend is the suspect in a weekend triple homicide that killed a pastor and her two grandsons.
State GovernmentDemocrats Look To Regain Supermajority In California's LegislatureOctober 18, 2016 | Daniel PotterDemocrats are hoping to secure supermajorities this fall in both chambers of the California Legislature. In the Assembly, they're aiming to turn two districts from red to blue. Analysts say they’ll have a tougher time in the Senate.
Stockton Mayor's Eavesdrop Charge Reduced To MisdemeanorOctober 18, 2016(AP) - A judge has reduced a Northern California mayor's felony eavesdropping charge to a misdemeanor in connection with a strip poker party at a youth camp he runs.
Bera, Jones Defend Their Positions On Immigration, Guns, EconomyOctober 18, 2016Democratic incumbent Ami Bera faced off with Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones in their only debate Tuesday night. The two are vying for the contentious 7th Congressional District seat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Armenian Food Festival Features Byzantine-Era CuisineOctober 18, 2016The St. James Armenian Church celebrates food, culture and music with the Sacramento Armenian Food Festival. This year will feature cuisine from the Byzantine era. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento Presents The Pirates of PenzanceOctober 18, 2016The final performances of the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento Pirates of Penzance are coming this weekend. Michael Baad started the opera and may finish his decades-long career this year. He joins us with director Anne-Marie Endres. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
62 Local Measures Seek To Tax And Regulate MarijuanaOctober 17, 2016 | Julia MitricPolls show voters are likely to pass Prop 64 to legalize adult use of marijuana. In anticipation of this big change, cities and counties are trying to figure out what type of taxes and regulations would benefit local jurisdictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGolden Gate Bridge To Hire More Officers To Prevent SuicidesOctober 17, 2016(AP) - Five new officers will be hired to patrol the Golden Gate Bridge specifically to search for people looking to jump to their death.
