KCRA’s Parent Company Dispute With DirecTV Leads To Channel Black OutJanuary 3, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerNorthern California DirecTV customers are tuning into KCRA Channel 3 to find the station has been blacked out due to a dispute with Hearst Television, KCRA’s parent company. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Highways Now Open Following Multiple Vehicle Crashes TuesdayJanuary 3, 2017Caltrans says all roads are now open after two vehicle crashes caused multiple highway closures Tuesday.
EnvironmentWater In California's Snowpack Below AverageJanuary 3, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe first manual snow survey of the season found the amount of water in California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interactive Graphic: New California Laws 2017January 3, 2017 | Melody StoneWhat new laws are taking effect January 1? We've rounded up some of the more notable changes in California law.
After Backlash, Including From Trump, House GOP Drops Weakening Of Ethics OfficeJanuary 3, 2017After a late-night vote and an ensuing public-relations debacle, House Republicans reversed themselves on a decision that would have taken the teeth out of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
Cold Weather System Dumps Snow, Rain Throughout Northern CaliforniaJanuary 3, 2017The new year is starting off with snow on mountain peaks and cool and wet weather throughout Northern California.
State GovernmentBill Would Strengthen Rules Against Smoking, Consuming Marijuana While DrivingJanuary 3, 2017 | Julia MitricA pair of lawmakers say Prop 64 doesn't go far enough when it comes to making it illegal to smoke marijuana while driving. So they've introduced a bill to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law Prevents Most Employers From Checking Juvenile Criminal HistoriesJanuary 3, 2017 | Bob MoffittAfter Jan. 1, 2017, most California employers will no longer be able to ask minors for their juvenile criminal histories as part of the hiring process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Washington State Teens Use More Marijuana After Recreational Use LawJanuary 3, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new study says the use of marijuana among teenagers has varied in states where the drug is now legal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law: Showers For Homeless Community College StudentsJanuary 3, 2017 | Steve MilneA new state law requires California community colleges with shower facilities to let homeless students use those showers. Previously, some campuses required students to be enrolled in physical education classes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
