EnvironmentHouse Approves Funds To Fight Water Hyacinth In The DeltaJuly 17, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed an amendment to a proposed water bill to fight against water hyacinth.
EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Democrats Push Anti-Tobacco MeasuresJuly 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerDemocrats in the California Legislature have introduced six bills they say would reduce tobacco use and tighten its regulations.
State GovernmentLocal Elections Turnout Bill Ekes Through AssemblyJuly 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has approved a bill that would require local elections with low voter turnout to be consolidated with statewide elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Minority Groups Call Illustrations Of Mayor Johnson RacistJuly 16, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says recent illustrations in the Sacramento News and Review are racist.
Feds Fund Sacramento River Art ProjectJuly 16, 2015 | Bob MoffittA proposal to link West Sacramento and Sacramento with art along their river walks has received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Jury Finds Colorado Theater Shooter James Holmes GuiltyJuly 16, 2015The jury, which heard nearly three months of testimony in the case, deliberated for a day and a half before arriving at today's decision. Holmes had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
Nevada Unemployment Rate Drops Below 7 PercentJuly 16, 2015(AP) - Nevada's unemployment rate has dropped below 7 percent. The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported Wednesday that Nevada's jobless rate dropped to 6.9 percent in June.
Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush Visits San Francisco StartupJuly 16, 2015(AP) - Presidential contender Jeb Bush is scheduled to visit a startup as part of a fundraising trip through the San Francisco Bay Area.
