State GovernmentBrown Approves Stripping 'Lynching' From California CodeJuly 3, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that strips the word "lynching" from California law.
Free Ride Options For Impaired Drivers On Fourth Of JulyJuly 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Fourth of July weekend brings increased law enforcement efforts to crack down on impaired drivers. But in Sacramento, there are free ride options.
California Regulators Set To Overhaul Home Electricity CostsJuly 3, 2015(AP) - Big energy users are set to get a break on electricity while more efficient consumers will see their bills rise, under a proposal being considered by California regulators.
Business Journal: Kaiser, Railyards, Broadway, Fair FoodJuly 3, 2015The biggest business story of this past week is Kaiser Permanente's plan to build a hospital in Sacramento's downtown railyard. But Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says it could be a long time before the project gets going. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court Case Could Limit Private Emails From Being Used For Public BusinessJuly 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittThere's a case before the California Supreme Court that could directly affect Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and his staff's use of private emails to conduct city business. City Attorney James Sanchez says it's an area of "developing law." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Release of Mayor Johnson's Emails Delayed -- Perhaps PermanentlyJuly 2, 2015Some of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's emails regarding the bankruptcy of the National Conference of Black Mayors will not be turned over to reporters on Monday as planned.
State GovernmentS&P Raises California's Bond RatingJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrStandard and Poor's announced it has raised California's bond rating.
State GovernmentSpecial Sessions Underway In LegislatureJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate held two hearings today as part of special legislative sessions ordered by Governor Jerry Brown. The sessions will deal with infrastructure and health financing. But some lawmakers wonder what they will accomplish. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mayor Seeks Injunction Against Journalists And The CityJuly 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittSacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson wants to keep the Sacramento City Attorney from releasing the mayor's communications that relate to Johnson's tenure as president of the National Conference of Black Mayors.
Arts and LifestyleHow U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Found His VoiceJuly 2, 2015The next Poet Laureate of the United States is a Central Valley native. Juan Felipe Herrera won't give his inaugural reading until September, but he read one of his poems and shared his story on "Insight with Beth Ruyak." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
