State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Higher Minimum WageJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved an increase in the state’s minimum wage.
EnvironmentSacramento Region Water Conservation On Par With 2014June 1, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Regional Water Agency released its April conservation figures Monday. The numbers for the year are similar to what they were last year.
EnvironmentCalRecycle: Smugglers Still Bringing Tons of Bottles And Cans Into CaliforniaJune 1, 2015 | Bob MoffittCalifornia's recycling fund says three trucks have been stopped this year at the state line. The trucks contained tons of empty bottles and cans.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warm Water, Limited Supply For Salmon RunJune 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceA California state agency Tuesday is expected to consider ways to help migrating salmon reach the ocean. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Measure Repealing Max Grant RuleJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved a measure that would repeal a rule limiting when families can receive additional state aid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Home Appreciation Still FlatJune 1, 2015 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento-Arden-Roseville area ranks 13th in the U.S. on a new list of the highest performing housing markets. Truckee-based research firm Clear Capital today released its latest data through May 2015. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareParamedics See Roles Expand – Minus The Lights And SirensJune 1, 2015In Reno and around the country, community paramedics are providing more primary and preventive care and taking non-emergency patients to facilities other than emergency rooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ag Industry ‘Resilient’June 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California agriculture industry has managed to weather the drought in 2014 and in 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySix Tips: Extend The Life Of Your GroceriesJune 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMost of California's water is directed to agriculture, so when you throw away food you're essentially wasting water. Here's a few tips to extend the life of your groceries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Faces House Of Origin DeadlineJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe beginning of June is a busy time for the California Legislature. There’s the pending budget deadline. And the Senate and Assembly must each act on hundreds of bills by June 5. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
