U.S. Riders First, Second, Fifth After Two Days At AmgenMay 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittBen King is king for a day at least at the 2016 Amgen Tour of California bicycle race and will wear the yellow jersey on Tuesday. Evan Huffman of Elk Grove is in second and will wear the polka-dotted King of the Mountain jersey on day three.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tobacco Tax Backers Submit SignaturesMay 16, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt looks like California voters will be asked again this fall whether to increase the state’s tobacco tax. Anti-tobacco advocates say they’re submitting signatures to qualify an initiative for the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Quake Warning System Could Send Alerts By 2018May 16, 2016(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown will seek state funds to help establish a system that issues warnings that an earthquake is occurring — with an eye on rolling out limited alerts by 2018.
California Pension Fund Restarts Tobacco Divestment StudyMay 16, 2016(AP) — The nation's largest public pension system has decided to press ahead with a study of whether to reinvest in tobacco stocks after going back and forth on the issue last month.
Health CareMedi-Cal Coverage Extended To Undocumented Children In CaliforniaMay 16, 2016Beginning May 16, undocumented children can receive full health benefits through Medi-Cal.
Appeals Court Reinstates Gun Store Restriction LawsuitMay 16, 2016(AP) — A federal appeals court says the Second Amendment right to bear arms includes a right to purchase and sell guns, and requires that governments justify restrictions on gun stores.
Reno Officials Rescue 4 People From Truckee RiverMay 16, 2016(AP) — Reno officials say they have rescued four people from the Truckee River after they fell off a flotation device.
Parks Dept Request: Afterschool Programs, Rangers, And PoolsMay 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department budget proposal for next year includes money for afterschool programs, swimming pools and rangers.
1 Inmate Shot, 1 Stabbed At California State Prison In Folsom May 16, 2016Update 1:45 p.m.: (AP) - Authorities say one inmate was shot by a guard and another inmate was repeatedly stabbed during a fight among at least four inmates at a maximum security Northern California prison.
Man Dies After Assault At Sacramento Music FestivalMay 16, 2016(AP) - Northern California authorities say a 31-year-old man is dead following an altercation at a heavily attended music festival.
