News Archive

Mayor, Kings Owner In Court For Downtown Arena Lawsuit

June 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The Sacramento Kings majority owner and the city's mayor were in court Tuesday as a lawsuit continues that alleges the city gave the team valuable assets but withheld the value from the public.

Environment

All Roads Reopen As Crews Make Progress On Washington Fire

June 30, 2015

All highways through the burn area of the Washington Fire have reopened as favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters' construction of containment lines.

Ranadive Discounts Rumors Kings Are Courting Calipari

June 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive says the team is not trying to replace head coach George Karl with University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari.

State Government

California Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In Drought

June 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

A California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water.

Blood Lollipops And Cool Showers Help Zoo Animals Cope In Heatwave

June 30, 2015 | Steve Milne

When the weather gets hot like today, the Sacramento Zoo helps some of its animals cool down by spraying them with water. The carnivores get blood lollipops or ice with animal blood in it. Other animals have access to air conditioned areas.

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Strict School Vaccine Legislation

June 30, 2015

UPDATE: Most California kids will have to be vaccinated if they want to attend school in the state. Governor Jerry Brown has signed the mandatory vaccine bill into law.

Environment

California Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On Pot Farm Water Use

June 30, 2015

(AP) - A state legislative committee will look at the impact of the drought and water use by illegal marijuana cultivators on North Coast fisheries at a hearing in Sacramento.

State Government

California Could Legalize Farmers Market Beer Tasting

June 30, 2015

(AP) - Californians could enjoy beer alongside produce and wine at farmers markets under legislation headed to Gov. Jerry Brown.

Supreme Court Upholds Use of Lethal Injection

June 30, 2015

Executions could resume in California as a result of a Supreme Court decision handed down yesterday. In a 5-4 ruling, the nation's highest court upheld the state of Oklahoma’s right to use a controversial lethal injection drug to kill people.

State Government

California Bill Seeks To Make Cheerleaders Team Employees

June 30, 2015

(AP) - California lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill making it clear that professional cheerleaders are sports team employees.