State GovernmentPro Sports Cheerleader Bill Now On Governor's DeskJuly 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerCheerleaders for professional sports teams in California would be treated as employees – not independent contractors – under legislation now awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUSFS: Conditions Ideal For Megafires This SummerJuly 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonDrought, dead and dying trees and a lack of snow in California have left national forests in a perfect condition for large and severe wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
U.S. Women Win World Cup Final 5-2, After Spectacular StartJuly 5, 2015In the first five minutes, Carli Lloyd scored twice. Lauren Holiday brought the score up to 3, and then Lloyd scored from midfield for the hat trick. The U.S. led 4-0 after just 15 minutes – and while Japan never gave up, they couldn't recover.
Crews In Mop Up Mode After Battling 320-Acre Wildfire In VacavilleJuly 5, 2015UPDATE Monday, July 6, 9 a.m - (AP) - In Vacaville, officials say a wildfire that might have been started by fireworks and burned more than 320 acres while threatening homes is now 100 percent contained.
State GovernmentCalifornia Electricity Rates May Rise For SomeJuly 3, 2015 | Katie OrrElectricity rates will be going up for some Californians. The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new rate structure Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Holiday Weekend Busiest Time For County Animal ShelterJuly 3, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Fourth of July weekend may be a time to relax for a lot of people. But it’s the busiest time of the year for the Sacramento County animal shelter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Special Rules In Effect During Holiday WeekendJuly 3, 2015Law enforcement agencies in the Sacramento area are gearing up for the holiday weekend and are reminding people that the rules are different along the region's rivers for a few days.
Complaints Against Cops Drop To Lowest Level Since 1990July 3, 2015(AP) - Amid increasing national scrutiny over shootings of unarmed minorities by police, citizen complaints about police are at a 25-year low in California.
Health CareVaccine Opponents Push To Repeal Strict California LawJuly 3, 2015(AP) - Opponents of California's new mandatory vaccination law are vowing to fight the legislation, even after Gov. Jerry Brown has signed it.
PETA Offers Reward In Decapitated Animals CaseJuly 3, 2015PETA has offered a reward for information about decapitated animals found recently near light rail tracks on 26th Avenue in Sacramento.
