San Francisco Judge Says He's Inclined To Back Volkswagen DealOctober 18, 2016A federal judge in San Francisco said he's strongly inclined to approve a nearly $15 billion settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal.
Suspect Named In Sacramento Triple HomicideOctober 18, 2016(AP) - Sacramento police say a family friend is the suspect in a weekend triple homicide that killed a pastor and her two grandsons.
State GovernmentDemocrats Look To Regain Supermajority In California's LegislatureOctober 18, 2016 | Daniel PotterDemocrats are hoping to secure supermajorities this fall in both chambers of the California Legislature. In the Assembly, they're aiming to turn two districts from red to blue. Analysts say they’ll have a tougher time in the Senate.
Stockton Mayor's Eavesdrop Charge Reduced To MisdemeanorOctober 18, 2016(AP) - A judge has reduced a Northern California mayor's felony eavesdropping charge to a misdemeanor in connection with a strip poker party at a youth camp he runs.
Bera, Jones Defend Their Positions On Immigration, Guns, EconomyOctober 18, 2016Democratic incumbent Ami Bera faced off with Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones in their only debate Tuesday night. The two are vying for the contentious 7th Congressional District seat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Armenian Food Festival Features Byzantine-Era CuisineOctober 18, 2016The St. James Armenian Church celebrates food, culture and music with the Sacramento Armenian Food Festival. This year will feature cuisine from the Byzantine era. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento Presents The Pirates of PenzanceOctober 18, 2016The final performances of the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento Pirates of Penzance are coming this weekend. Michael Baad started the opera and may finish his decades-long career this year. He joins us with director Anne-Marie Endres. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
62 Local Measures Seek To Tax And Regulate MarijuanaOctober 17, 2016 | Julia MitricPolls show voters are likely to pass Prop 64 to legalize adult use of marijuana. In anticipation of this big change, cities and counties are trying to figure out what type of taxes and regulations would benefit local jurisdictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGolden Gate Bridge To Hire More Officers To Prevent SuicidesOctober 17, 2016(AP) - Five new officers will be hired to patrol the Golden Gate Bridge specifically to search for people looking to jump to their death.
Silicon Valley Billionaire, Tom Steyer, Positioning Himself Front And CenterOctober 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has a wealth of millionaire and billionaire donors opening checkbooks this election season. It’s common for these donors to bankroll campaign ads, but Silicon Valley Democrat Tom Steyer has taken the unusual step of appearing in them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
