State GovernmentLawmakers Shelve Bill To Change Voter-Approved Crime MeasureJuly 16, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are shelving a bill intended to change a voter-approved initiative that reduced criminal penalties for some non-violent offenders.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Farmers Market Vendors May Offer Beer TastingJuly 16, 2015(AP) - Let the suds flow at California's farmers markets. Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday he's signed a bill legalizing beer tasting at farmers markets.
EnvironmentHouse GOP Set To Pass Another California Water BillJuly 16, 2015(AP) - House Republicans are making another push to pass legislation designed to bring more water to California's farm belt despite criticism from the White House and congressional Democrats.
Trump Invited To Attend San Francisco's Mexican FestivalJuly 16, 2015(AP) - Mexico's consul general in San Francisco is inviting Donald Trump to attend a festival in the Bay Area next week that will highlight Mexican food and culture.
Fiber Optic Lines Cut In Stockton Causing Major OutageJuly 16, 2015(AP) - The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating after several fiber optic lines were cut in Stockton leaving many without cellphone or landline service.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticRocky Dawuni Spreads Message Of Unity And Hope, On Stage And OffJuly 16, 2015 | Cale WigginsOne of the headliners at this year’s World Fest, Ghanaian roots reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, has performed with Stevie Wonder, Keb Mo and Bono. Dawuni's work as a humanitarian with Hillary Clinton, Bishop Desmond Tutu and others is equally impressive. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: California WorldFest In Grass ValleyJuly 16, 2015For this week's Sound Advice, Insight previews music for the upcoming California WorldFest in Grass Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Pro Cheerleading, Farmers Market Beer BillsJuly 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that requires professional sports teams in California to treat their cheerleaders as employees – not independent contractors. He also signed a bill that allows limited beer tastings at farmers markets.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Regulation Bill Gains MomentumJuly 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerNearly two decades after California voters legalized medical marijuana, state lawmakers appear more ready than ever before to regulate it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
