First Day On The Job For New Sacramento State PresidentJuly 1, 2015 | Steve MilneRobert S. Nelsen, Sacramento State's new president, started his first day on the job Wednesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ex-State Senator Pleads Guilty To Racketeering In CaliforniaJuly 1, 2015(AP) - A former California state senator who is accused of soliciting and accepting bribes from an alleged San Francisco Chinatown gang leader appears to have reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
AAA: 4.8 Million Californians Traveling This July 4thJuly 1, 2015 | Steve MilneThe latest AAA holiday travel survey finds more than 4.8 million Californians are expected to get out of town over the Fourth of July weekend. That’s relatively flat from last year, up only by 0.5 percent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Introduces Smart Rate PlanJuly 1, 2015 | Emily ZentnerSummer heat puts an extra strain on everything, and the electric grid is no exception. To prevent heat-related equipment outages, Pacific Gas & Electric has introduced a program to reduce energy consumption on hot days.
L.A. Apparel Manufacturers Object To Trade DealJuly 1, 2015The controversial Transpacific Partnership is a 12-nation deal that would create a free trade zone stretching from Japan to Chile. Because of the secretive nature of the negotiations, it's unclear how the deal will affect California businesses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dolores Huerta Honored In New Smithsonian Institution ExhibitJuly 1, 2015The Smithsonian Institution is honoring California labor activist Dolores Huerta with a special exhibit opening this week.
Cut Cables Disrupt Northern California Phones, TV ServiceJuly 1, 2015(AP) - Internet and phone services have been disrupted in some areas of Northern California after three major fiber optic cables were cut.
Sacramento Supports Owner After Food Truck Mascot KilledJuly 1, 2015A Sacramento food truck owner whose dog and business mascot was fatally shot when his house was burglarized is still looking for a suspect.
More Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected For Sacramento ValleyJuly 1, 2015Triple-digit heat continues Wednesday in the Sacramento region. State officials have called a Flex Alert for Sacramento and the Central Valley.
EnvironmentFire Concerns With Fireworks Sales In Northern CaliforniaJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought in California, sales and use of "safe and sane" fireworks are restricted in some areas, allowed in others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
