Sutter's Fort To Close In July For Major RenovationJune 15, 2015 | Steve MilneSutter's Fort State Historic Park in midtown Sacramento will undergo major restoration work later this summer. The project will require the fort to be closed for one month starting on July 13. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Officers Shoot, Kill Man Following High-Speed ChaseJune 15, 2015(AP) - Police in Stockton said two officers shot and killed a man after he led them on a high-speed chase and threatened them with a stolen vehicle.
Trial Begins For Ex-CalFire Chief In Girlfriend's SlayingJune 15, 2015(AP) - A jury trial is beginning for a former California fire battalion chief charged with murder in the death of his 26-year-old girlfriend.
Standard Pacific Corp. And Ryland Group Inc. Agree To MergerJune 15, 2015(AP) - Standard Pacific Corp. and Ryland Group Inc. have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction that will create a single homebuilder with operations in 17 states.
Shasta-Trinity Fire Containment IncreasesJune 15, 2015(AP) - Fire officials say a lightning-sparked fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is growing extremely slowly, allowing crews to gently back it down toward containment lines.
EnvironmentDrought In California Is Killing Large Patches Of TreesJune 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is stunting tree growth throughout the state and triggering a large die-off in the Sierra Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Transfer Tower Bridge, Provide Some Funding For Streetcar ProjectJune 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittIf a bill before the California Legislature becomes law, the state would give the Tower Bridge to Sacramento and West Sacramento. The cities would also get $10 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Detour Begins For Section Of Popular Folsom Dam TrailJune 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA portion of a popular public trail will be closed during seismic safety work at a Folsom Reservoir dam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers At Odds Over Medi-CalJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have yet to agree on a state budget. One of the areas of disagreement centers on Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. The Legislature will vote on its budget plan Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo Budget Deal Yet, But Lawmakers To Vote AnywayJune 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerMonday is the California Legislature’s constitutional budget deadline, and lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a spending plan. But it’s not one supported by Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.