Advocacy Groups Criticize $500 Million In Local Jail FundingJune 10, 2015(AP) - Sixteen different advocacy groups are criticizing the way a state board is distributing $500 million for the construction of local jails.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAs Nelson Gallery Closes, Shrem Museum Of Art OpensJune 10, 2015UC Davis is preparing to open the new Shrem Museum of Art, which means that the Nelson Gallery will be closing after 40 years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Divided Sacramento City Council Passes 2015-16 BudgetJune 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has voted to approve a $947 million budget for next fiscal year. Much of the discussion focused on the shrinking Measure U reserve and the expansion of the mayor's staff.
State GovernmentDemocrats Counter Brown's Budget ProposalJune 9, 2015 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats are finalizing a California budget proposal that highlights some big differences between their priorities and those of Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDrought Sparks Extra Wildfires - And State Fire CostsJune 9, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia firefighters have burned through their budget this fiscal year as the state battles its way through a fourth year of drought.
State GovernmentMandatory Vaccine Bill Moves Forward In AssemblyJune 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would require virtually all California school children to be vaccinated has been approved by the Assembly Health Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Crews Knock Down Elk Grove Grass FireJune 9, 2015Crews are mopping up after knocking down a small grass fire in Elk Grove. The one-acre blaze prompted a brief evacuation and road closures and caused damage to fences, officials said.
State GovernmentNew Holiday For César Chávez In Sacramento CountyJune 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceMarch 31 will be a new holiday in Sacramento County, to honor the Latino labor leader, César Chávez. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia's Rice Crop Predicted To Be 30 Percent Below NormalJune 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgBecause of California's historic drought, the state's rice crop will be 30 percent below normal –- at 375,000 acres. Experts say the smaller planting will hurt the economy and wildlife that depend on shallow flooded fields. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sandoval Signs Education Scholarship, Teacher Bonuses BillJune 9, 2015(AP) - Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law legislation creating millions of dollars in incentives to help combat Nevada's severe teacher shortage.
