More Than 1,400 Battling for American Fire ContainmentAugust 17, 2013The American Fire is now more than 12,000 acres and is 40 percent contained as of late Saturday night. Heavy fuels, low humidity and steep terrain are contributing to the difficulty of fighting the fire. Smoky conditions persist. Updated: 9:55 p.m.
Two Children Taken From Nevada Found in Sacramento, Amber Alert CancelledAugust 17, 2013The Amber Alert for two children taken by their non-custodial parents in Nevada has been cancelled, as brother and sister have been found safe in Sacramento.
More Resources Dedicated to American Fire, Areas ClosedAugust 16, 2013The American Fire has grown to nearly 10,000 acres and is 31 percent contained. Smoke from the fire, burning in a remote area of the Tahoe National Forest, is expected to settle over the Sierra overnight and early Saturday. Updated: 10:10 p.m.
Judge Rules High-Speed Rail Authority Broke Promise To VotersAugust 16, 2013Dealing a major blow to California's high-speed rail project, a Sacramento County judge ruled Friday that the agency overseeing the bullet train failed to comply with the financial and environmental requirements voters were promised five years ago.
Amber Alert Issued for Two Children, May be Headed to SacramentoAugust 16, 2013An Amber Alert has been issued for a 9-yr.-old girl and her 3-yr.-old brother. The suspects are Martin Cisneros Rosales and Amber Schenck. The vehicle is an older, dark blue Ford Mustang, with possible Nebraska plates or a temporary tag.
Seattle Investor Hansen Contributed $100K In Effort To Thwart Sacramento ArenaAugust 16, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe man behind the effort to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle has been unmasked as the man behind the effort to scuttle the Kings’ new arena plans.
California Adds 38,100 Jobs in July, But...August 16, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe latest California employment numbers are out, and on the surface, July’s 38,100 job gain looks great. But a troubling trend in today's report calls that gain into question. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire in El Dorado County Threatens Homes, Prompts EvacuationsAugust 16, 2013Cal Fire says a fire southwest of Diamond Springs in El Dorado County is fully contained. One home was destroyed in the 116-acre blaze. Updated: 6:00 pm
Education Leads Sacramento Area Job Loss In JulyAugust 16, 2013 | Steve MilneUnemployment in the four-county Sacramento area has inched up.
Business Journal: FootGolf, Paramount Solar, Rancho MurietaAugust 16, 2013 | Steve MilneSacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson reviews the region's top economic stories for the week...including news about Rancho Murieta and "FootGolf" at a local golf course. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
