Cal Fire: Fire Burning North Of Vacaville Now At 150 AcresJuly 6, 2015Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire that has burned about 150 acres near Vacaville. The fire broke out Monday at Mix Canyon Road and Sky Ranch Road.
Suspect In San Francisco Pier Attack Admits He Shot WomanJuly 6, 2015(AP) - A man arrested in the seemingly random shooting of a woman at a San Francisco pier has admitted in a jailhouse interview that he shot her, but says it was an accident.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tax Officials Slam Blue Shield In AuditJuly 6, 2015(AP) - State officials say their decision to strip Blue Shield of California of its tax-exempt status is justified by an audit that outlines the nonprofit health insurer's stockpiling of $4 billion in surpluses.
California To Recognize Larry Itliong Day On Oct. 25July 6, 2015 | Marnette FederisThe farm labor in movement in California during the 1960s was more diverse than many realize. Among the leaders was a Filipino-American named Larry Itliong. Under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, Oct. 25 will be observed as Larry Itliong Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Changing Music IndustryJuly 6, 2015Keith Hatschek wrote a book titled "How to Get a Job in the Music Industry." He's a University of the Pacific professor and has his opinions on where the industry is going. He joins Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFolk Rock Band Salt Wizard Performs On InsightJuly 6, 2015The band Salt Wizard is based in West Sacramento and perform in studio Monday morning. They'll also be in Fremont Park Thursday as part of the Hot Lunch Concert Series. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityApps Help Farmers With Efficiency During The DroughtJuly 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMore California growers are using smartphone apps to streamline their farming operations. Now, technology is helping farmers be more efficient during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRide-Share Drivers Face New Insurance RequirementsJuly 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerA new California law taking effect this month requires ride-share drivers to carry additional auto insurance policies.
EnvironmentAgencies Step Up Efforts To Fight Water Hyacinth In The DeltaJuly 6, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe hotter summer weather is again fostering the spread of water hyacinth in the Delta this year. State and local agencies are ramping up the fight against the invasive plant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: Chemical ImbalanceJuly 6, 2015 | Jeff HudsonAudiences have long been fascinated by Robert Louis Stevenson’s respectable Dr. Jekyll, whose secret elixir transforms him into the brutish Mr. Hyde. Jackson's Mainstreet Theatre Works is presenting a comic take on this Victorian-era classic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
