California Unemployment Still Higher Than U.S. RateJuly 17, 2015 | Steve MilneCalifornia's jobless rate fell from 6.4 percent in May to 6.3 percent in June, according to state unemployment numbers released today. But that's still not as low as the U.S. rate.
EnvironmentPipeline Spill Cleanup Almost Complete In CaliforniaJuly 17, 2015(AP) - The costly cleanup after an oil pipeline break fouled beaches near Santa Barbara, California, is almost finished.
Tesla Purchases 2,000 More Acres For Northern Nevada FactoryJuly 17, 2015(AP) - Tesla Motors is snapping up more land in northern Nevada as it continues to build its $5 billion gigafactory.
Casino Surveillance Footage Helps In Arson ArrestJuly 17, 2015(AP) - Reno fire officials say surveillance video from a nearby casino helped them track down two suspected arsonists accused of setting a series of fires behind big-box stores on the south side of town.
Lawsuit Says Schools Are Breaking Law In Teacher EvaluationsJuly 17, 2015(AP) - A group that got a judge to overturn California's laws on teacher tenure and layoffs is now going after teacher evaluations.
State Says Irrigation District Violated 2015 Drought OrderJuly 17, 2015(AP) - California has issued its first cease and desist order telling an irrigation district to stop pumping water under this year's tightened drought regulations.
California Pistachio Growers Watching Iranian DealJuly 17, 2015 | Steve MilnePistachio growers in California may face more competition from Iranian-grown nuts if Congress approves the nuclear arms deal lifting trade sanctions with Iran. California is number two in world pistachio production and Iran is number one. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Dream Revives Team Tennis In SacramentoJuly 17, 2015 | Steve MilneCitrus Heights is the place to be tonight if you love world team tennis. That's where Sacramento's new team the California Dream will play. Last year, the city's previous team The Capitals left for Las Vegas and eventually folded. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Aerojet, K Street, BuetlerJuly 17, 2015 | Steve MilneRancho Cordova-based Aerojet Rocketdyne made the little rocket engines that have guided the NASA spacecraft capturing those amazing Pluto pictures. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: Twelfth NightJuly 17, 2015 | Jeff HudsonAudiences have been laughing at Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" since the 1600's, partly because this comedy has people falling helplessly in love and partly because of the shenanigans of Sir Toby Belch, played masterfully in this Davis production. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
