Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Drought Changes What Farmers GrowJune 11, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWater scarcity is driving farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable -- less thirsty fruits, vegetables and nuts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: For-Profit Donation Bins Hurt Local Charities In San Joaquin County June 11, 2015 | Rich IbarraA new San Joaquin Country Grand Jury report finds that for-profit donation bins are undercutting local charities and creating a public nuisance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: My Fair LadyJune 11, 2015 | Jeff HudsonAlmost everybody feels familiar with the Broadway classic “My Fair Lady,” even if they’ve only seen it on TV. But you haven’t really experienced the show until you’ve seen it live. The current Music Circus production is a great place to start. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 13 "Split-Roll" Proposed In California LegislatureJune 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s often called California’s political third-rail: the voter-approved initiative that limits property tax increases. A proposal in the state Legislature would change Proposition 13. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSanta Barbara Oil Spill Cleanup Costs Reach $62 MillionJune 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe company responsible for the crude oil spill off the Santa Barbara coast said Wednesday that cleanup costs are $3 million a day.
State GovernmentBill Would Overhaul California Voting SystemJune 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia tends to rank near the bottom in voter turnout. But some state officials say a bill announced Wednesday could help improve participation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region New Home Sales In May Best Since 2008June 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report shows new homes sales in the Sacramento region have reached another milestone in May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmaker Proposes Steep Tax For Water GuzzlersJune 10, 2015(AP) - A California lawmaker is proposing to let local communities tax the worst water-guzzling residents and businesses as much as 300 percent in the state's historic drought.
Sacramento Schools To Implement Ethnic StudiesJune 10, 2015(AP) - A plan approved by trustees will make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement in the Sacramento City Unified School District by 2020.
California Rail Project Gives $700M Contract To ConsultantJune 10, 2015(AP) - The board overseeing California's high-speed rail project has voted to give a $700 million contract to consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff.
