BusinessSacramento-Based Pacific Ethanol Buying Midwest Ethanol ProducerDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoycePacific Ethanol, based in Sacramento, said Wednesday it is buying a Midwest ethanol producer in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Requiring Harassment Training For Farm EmployeesDecember 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessSacramento’s Technology Sector Grows In 2014December 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe technology sector in the Sacramento area continued to grow in 2014. But, there are still challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAfter Blue Shield Pulls Out of Zip Codes, Consumers See Limited Insurance OptionsDecember 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneBlue Shield of California stopped selling policies to individuals in 250 zip codes in 2014. The coverage area reduction is especially felt in Northern California, where consumers have few choices through Covered California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessFalling Gas Prices Benefit Drivers, BusinessesDecember 16, 2014 | Katie OrrWe continue a series today looking at parts of the California economy to see how they’ve evolved this past year. Today, how falling gas prices are affecting bottom lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessSacramento State, Sierra College Partnership Includes Roseville CampusDecember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new partnership between Sacramento State University and Sierra College is part of a long-term plan for a new campus in Roseville. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Rules For Virtual CurrenciesDecember 8, 2014 | Katie OrrThe State of California is considering whether to start regulating virtual currencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessWomen Relatively Rare In Corporate CaliforniaDecember 4, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia has one of the largest economies in the world. But a new study finds women don’t hold many leadership positions in the companies that drive it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.