State GovernmentPotential School District Reserve Cap Drives Debate Over Prop 2October 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerProposition 2 on California’s November ballot would create a state budget reserve. The measure itself isn't nearly as controversial as a new state law that’s tied to its approval. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ebola Patient Diagnosed In The US DeadOctober 8, 2014(AP) - A Dallas hospital spokesman says the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States has died.
EnvironmentApplegate Fire: Fires In Placer County Prompt Evacuations, I-80 ReopensOctober 8, 2014UPDATE: 9:35 P.M. - At least one house burned in the Applegate Fire, which has grown to 380 acres. Mandatory evacuations are in place. One late of eastbound I-80 traffic is now open. Three Red Cross evacuation centers opened.
State GovernmentCalifornians Keep Increasing Water ConservationOctober 7, 2014 | Katie OrrThe water conservation message appears to be sinking in with Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Twin Rivers Redevelopment Before Sacramento City CouncilOctober 7, 2014 | Bob MoffittTonight, the Sacramento City Council will consider whether to spend $2 million for planning and for the purchase of five properties at the junction of north 12th and 16th Streets.
Lunar Eclipse: When To View The 'Blood Moon'October 7, 2014Skygazers are in for a treat with the second lunar eclipse of the year happening early Wednesday.
EnvironmentAir Tanker Crash Claims Pilot's Life At Dog Rock Fire In Yosemite National ParkOctober 7, 2014UPDATE: 10:29 P.M. - Fire officials say the pilot of an air tanker that crashed near the Dog Rock Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has died. The fire caused the closure of Highway 140, which is the main park entrance and forced evacuations.
Voters Will Decide Fate Of $7.5 Billion Water BondOctober 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonOn November 4th, California voters will decide the fate of a $7.5 billion bond intended to improve the state’s water system. Proposition 1 is one of the most closely watched measures on the ballot. But it has divided some environmental groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentArtists, Scientists Experiment With Sierra Nevada PlantsOctober 7, 2014 | Ky PlaskonArtists and scientists are teaming up to study how climate change will affect plants in the Sierra Nevada region and help new species migrate to the mountains.
State GovernmentIncumbent Jerry Brown Reports $24 Million Left For CampaignOctober 7, 2014 | Ed JoyceChallenger Neel Kashkari outspends incumbent Jerry Brown in gubernatorial race.
