159 Arrested In Third Night Of Berkeley ProtestsDecember 9, 2014(AP) - Authorities arrested nearly 160 people in Berkeley as crowds marched for a third night in a row to protest grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths of two unarmed black men in other states.
Local, State Agencies Getting Ready For StormDecember 9, 2014 | Steve MilneLocal and state agencies are getting ready for the major winter storm that's expected to arrive tomorrow night, pelting the Sacramento region with several inches of rain and high wind gusts. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Almonds Generate 100,000 California JobsDecember 9, 2014 | Steve MilneA new study finds California's almond industry creates more than 100,000 jobs throughout the state.
State GovernmentCaltrans Expanding Its FocusDecember 8, 2014 | Katie OrrThe New Year will bring a new way of thinking about transportation in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac City Council To Consider New Fuel ContractDecember 8, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has an agreement to spend $33 million on gas and diesel over the next five years. This year's agreement was negotiated differently than those in the past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US House Debates Drought Relief BillDecember 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA Republican- backed drought relief bill for California is headed to the floor of the US House of Representatives for a vote Tuesday. The legislation ignited an hour of debate Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water At Risk From Abandoned Sierra Nevada MinesDecember 8, 2014 | Ed JoycePollution from abandoned mines in the Sierra Nevada could threaten California's primary water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Rules For Virtual CurrenciesDecember 8, 2014 | Katie OrrThe State of California is considering whether to start regulating virtual currencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Are There So Many Legislative Committees?December 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe new California Legislature is starting to organize into committees that will weigh bills on specific topics. There are more than 50 different committees – meaning there are more than 50 committee chairs who will hold power over various measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Hopes To Try Vote-By-Mail-Only ElectionDecember 8, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Clerk wants to try an all vote-by-mail election for the next special election in April. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
