EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: ‘Mild Impact’ To State’s EconomyMay 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceA University of the Pacific economic forecast shows that drought has had a "relatively mild" impact on California's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Encourages Business To Be OptimisticMay 28, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown says California is on the right track and encouraged business leaders to be optimistic about the future. He spoke Thursday at a California Chamber of Commerce event.
State GovernmentBills Addressing Wage Gap Move ForwardMay 27, 2015 | Katie OrrWomen working full time in California make an average of 84 cents for every dollar men make. A bill unanimously approved by the state Senate Tuesday seeks to narrow that gap. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityMore Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento SoonMay 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council could loosen the restrictions on food trucks. Operators say the city’s current time limit and curfew hinder business. If the new ordinance passes you’ll likely see more menu options around the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAnthem Blue Cross In California Plans To Reinstate Out-of-State Coverage In 2016May 20, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross in California says it plans to reinstate out-of-state coverage for individual planholders next year. The decision comes after Northern Californians spoke up about problems getting coverage for care across state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Sacramento’s Gold Rush Days Back With Water Saving PlanMay 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter it was called off in 2014 due to the drought, Old Town Sacramento's Gold Rush Days is back in 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessCalifornia: Highest Gasoline Prices in U.S.May 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceAlthough California has the nation's highest gasoline prices, those prices are still much lower than a year ago. Northern California AAA reports the statewide average for unleaded gas is $3.73 a gallon, 63 cents more than a month ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessStrong April New Home Sales In Sacramento RegionMay 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report on new home sales from a Roseville building industry group shows April was another strong month. It's the third consecutive month where the number of sales have been the highest in seven years in the Sacramento region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ponders How to Increase Renewable Energy UseMay 11, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has set an ambitious renewable energy goal for California. Today the state Energy Commission held a workshop on how to meet it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
