EnvironmentDrought And Beetle Infestation Killing California ForestsAugust 31, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's drought is having a devastating effect on its forests. Recent aerial surveys show 20 million dead trees so far. And the drought has a partner in crime -- the pine beetle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Street Car, Crystal Ice Plant, StarbucksAugust 28, 2015Work on overhauling the old Crystal Ice Plant in midtown Sacramento is progressing. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson gives us an update. Jack also tells us about an electric car maker looking to build a new factory. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessCalifornia Reports Strong July Job GrowthAugust 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Employment Development Department reports 80,600 non-farm payroll jobs were created in July. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDead and Dying Trees From Drought Pose DangerAugust 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCal Fire and PG&E are warning homeowners about the risks posed by dead and dying trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Wants State To Take Closer Look At Nail SalonsAugust 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThere are more than 8,000 nail salons in California. And a state lawmaker announced a new effort Thursday to take a closer look at them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In CaliforniaAugust 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new UC Davis study says the fourth year of drought is costing California's economy $2.7 billion and resulting in 21,000 job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProject Will Study How Drones Can Improve Wildfire ManagementAugust 17, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe Desert Research Institute in Reno is studying how unmanned aircraft systems might improve wildfire safety. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Airbnb, Sutter Memorial, Movie Theater DrinksAugust 14, 2015If you rent out rooms in the city of Sacramento using Airbnb, you're breaking the law. But that may change soon. The city is considering new regulations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Urged To Make State-Issued Credit Cards More SecureAugust 12, 2015 | Katie OrrCredit card technology is evolving rapidly. And a coalition of retail and consumer groups says it’s time for California to catch up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Stem Express, Country Club Plaza, Milagro CentreAugust 7, 2015We chat with Jack Robinson of the Business Journal about a biomedical company in Placerville collecting tissue for fetuses. We also get an update on changes come to the Country Club Plaza shopping center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
