EnvironmentOfficials Warn Swimming In Sac County May Be ToxicOctober 8, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPublic Health officials are advising people and their pets to avoid swimming in lakes, rivers or ponds with visible algae blooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
McCarthy Drops Out Of Speaker Race, Throwing GOP Leadership Into ChaosOctober 8, 2015UPDATE: (AP) -- Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says in a statement that he's withdrawing from the race to be House speaker after it became clear that Republicans are so divided and it's necessary to pick a candidate who can unite them.
French Train Hero Spencer Stone Stabbed In SacramentoOctober 8, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 4:38 p.m. UC Davis Chief Medical Officer Doug Kirk says Stone required surgery for three stab wounds. Stone is heavily sedated and remains in serious but stable condition. He is expected to make a full recovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Native American Bones Unearthed In West SacramentoOctober 8, 2015(AP) - Police say two human skulls and other bones unearthed at a West Sacramento construction site have been confirmed to be American Indian remains.
California Agency To Eye Bigger Whale Tanks At SeaWorldOctober 8, 2015(AP) - A California agency is expected to consider a $100 million proposal by SeaWorld for a major expansion of the tanks its uses to hold killer whales in San Diego.
Sheriff's Office Reminds Hunters To Follow Local RulesOctober 8, 2015(AP) - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is reminding recreational shooters to obey local rules as hunting seasons open this weekend.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Make Cheerleading Official High School SportOctober 8, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to make competitive cheerleading an official high school sport in California.
RT Gearing Up To Hire More Fare InspectorsOctober 8, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento Regional Transit's general manager says the agency wants to make light rail commuters feel protected from crime by putting fare inspectors on trains in RT's system. Mike Wiley says it would be like having a beat cop on every train. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
GOP Shakeup Could Have An Effect On CaliforniaOctober 8, 2015 | Matt LasloUPDATE: Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has withdrawn his candidacy for House Speaker. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
