EnvironmentAbandoned Campfire Determined To Be Cause Of French FireAugust 2, 2014Investigators have determined the French Fire was caused by an abandoned camp fire. The blaze has grown to 11,466 acres, and is 15 percent contained. Evacuations have been ordered and campgrounds closed. UPDATE: 10:15 P.M.
Festive Atmosphere At First Day Of Downtown Plaza DemolitonAugust 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe first demolition work is underway at the site of the Sacramento Kings' future home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Obama Slams Congress As He Welcomes Economy's GainsAugust 1, 2014President Obama touted the U.S. economy, adding that it could do even better with help from Congress. He also addressed the Israeli-Hamas conflict during a White House press conference.
Business Journal: Midtown Grocery War; Residential Development; Pacific EthanolAugust 1, 2014It looks like midtown will finally be getting a Whole Foods grocery store. A local developer this week announced the store would be on the ground floor of a new mixed-use project at 20th & L streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: Marat/SadeAugust 1, 2014 | Jeff HudsonIn 1964 an edgy play titled “Marat/Sade" - set in a French insane asylum with the Marquis de Sade as a major character – shook up London audiences. California Stage is marking the 50th anniversary of this radical show by mounting a new production. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Portal Fire Mop-Up Phase Begins; Evacuations LiftedAugust 1, 2014Foresta residents were escorted home Friday afternoon, as firefighters on the El Portal Fire near Yosemite National Park have containment at 78 percent. UPDATED: 11:42p.m.
Construction Work Underway In Downtown Plaza For Sacramento Kings ArenaAugust 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Downtown Plaza garage entrances at 6th and J and 6th and L are now closed as construction begins on the downtown arena.
Health CareCovered California Enrollees To See Modest Increase in PremiumsAugust 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians with Covered California plans will see variations in their premiums next year. Officials urge people to shop around for plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Bar Warrantless Use of Law Enforcement DronesAugust 1, 2014 | Max PringleThe California legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit law enforcement from using aerial surveillance drones without a warrant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalThe NPR Classical 50: Recordings Any Fanatic Or First-Timer Should Not Be WithoutAugust 1, 2014Critic Ted Libbey and radio host Fred Child recommend 50 recordings any fanatic or first-timer should not be without.
