BusinessBusiness Journal: Wag Hotels, Worker's Comp, Sutter HealthJuly 31, 2015A West Sacramento-based chain of pet hotels is expanding. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us about the growth of Wag Hotels in this week's rundown of business stories. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: ADA Confusion, Marijuana Tax Amnesty, CupcakesJuly 24, 2015 | Steve MilneThe head of California's state Board of Equalization says he wants to offer amnesty to marijuana businesses that haven't paid their taxes. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has that story and more economic news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$400,000 Rebate For Light Swap At 9 Sacramento-Area SchoolsJuly 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceA major change in lighting for one school district means a one-time energy rebate of $400,000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessProperty Taxes On The Rise In San Joaquin CountyJuly 14, 2015 | Rich IbarraProperty tax notices are going up this week in San Joaquin County. About 50,000 homeowners will be getting higher tax bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Allowing Tasting Room Liquor Sales AdvancesJuly 14, 2015 | Katie OrrYou may soon be able to buy a bottle of your favorite craft whiskey when you visit a distillery tasting room in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: SMUD Building, Kings Tickets, State BarJuly 10, 2015The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will renovate its historic headquarters building in East Sacramento next year. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says about 400 SMUD employees will have to move out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnti-Smoking Measures Stall In AssemblyJuly 8, 2015 | Katie OrrAnti-smoking advocates in California have taken a hit. Bills to raise the state’s smoking age and expand regulations on electronic cigarettes were both stalled in committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSmartphones Must Now Have Kill SwitchJuly 1, 2015 | Katie OrrA new law requires smartphones sold in California to come with added protections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.