American Fire Grows in Rugged Area of Tahoe National Forest, Auburn Air SmokyAugust 13, 2013The American Fire, burning in a remote area 17 miles NE of Foresthill, has grown to an estimated 1,900 acres. Smoke from the fire is affecting air quality over a wide area, including the Sacramento Valley and Lake Tahoe Basin. Updated: 10:40 p.m.
Hollywood Actresses Back Paparazzi Control BillAugust 13, 2013 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature that would increase penalties for paparazzi who harass the children of prominent people is winning the support of two famous actresses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
County Preparing For Franklin Boulevard ImprovementsAugust 13, 2013 | Bob MoffittSacramento County is almost ready to start work on the final, $2.3 million phase of the Franklin Boulevard improvement project.
Sperm Donor Custody Bill Stalls in CommitteeAugust 13, 2013A California bill that would give sperm donors additional child custody rights has stalled in an Assembly committee.
California Bill to Give Advanced Nurses More Independence Gets Second ChanceAugust 13, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA controversial California measure that would allow advanced nurses more independence from doctors got a second life today from the same committee that rejected it last week.
After Much Hype, Elon Musk Unveils His High-Speed 'Hyperloop'August 12, 2013There hasn't been this much hype for a new technological advancement since the Segway was unveiled in 2001. Musk says his vehicle could make a trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 30 minutes.
Bill To Increase Fines for Big Air Polluters Moves ForwardAugust 12, 2013 | Amy QuintonA bill that would increase fines for big air polluters in California is now headed to the Assembly floor. It was drafted in response to the Chevron oil refinery fire in Richmond last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Brown Signs Transgender School BillAugust 12, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that increases the rights of transgender students at public schools. Also, a Republican lawmaker wants Brown to call a special legislative session on prisons. And California revenues had a slow July. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Supreme Court Rules in School Insulin CaseAugust 12, 2013The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that school employees without medical licenses can give insulin shots to diabetic students when a nurse is not available.
Fire in Tahoe National Forest Continues to GrowAugust 12, 2013The 'American Fire' burning in a heavily forested area of steep terrain about 17 miles northeast of Foresthill in Tahoe National Forest has grown to more than 1,000 acres. No evacuations or road closures have been issued.
