Truckee Wants More Free Electric Car Charging StationsAugust 15, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe town of Truckee wants more public electric car charging stations. There's only one right now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fresno Tops List Of Most Disadvantaged AreasAugust 15, 2014(AP) -- Fresno and other Central Valley cities rank high in a new survey of the most disadvantaged communities in California.
Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Announces RetirementAugust 15, 2014(AP) -- After decades in fire service, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Chief Kurt Henke has announced his retirement.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Drought Pushes Tiny Fish Toward ExtinctionAugust 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonResearchers at UC Davis fear that California’s drought may soon claim its first victim, the Red Hills Roach. The tiny fish is losing its water. Scientists fear it may soon be pushed to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Scientists Say The Drought Has Helped Water Quality At Lake TahoeAugust 14, 2014 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis report shows the drought has brought positive and negative effects to Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Backs Bill To Equalize Penalties For Crack, Powder CocaineAugust 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has passed a bill that would reduce sentences for selling crack cocaine to the same length as penalties for selling powder cocaine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDeath Of Robin Williams Sparks Conversation On Suicide Prevention, Mental IllnessAugust 14, 2014 | Marnette FederisBeloved actor's death highlights need for more education, resources, support for those struggling with mental illness.
Robin Williams' Wife: He Had Parkinson's Disease, Was Sober When He DiedAugust 14, 2014(AP) - The wife of Robin Williams says was in the stages of Parkinson's disease and was sober at the time of his apparent suicide.
Twin Rivers Upgrades CampusesAugust 14, 2014 | Steve MilneKids heading back to schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District this morning will likely notices some improvements.
EnvironmentCost Of California Farming GrowsAugust 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's farm production costs totaled $36.6 billion in 2013, an 8.6 percent jump from the previous year. Higher rates for feed, labor, improvements and water contributed to the jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
