State GovernmentNo School Bond, Lawmaker Suspension Measures On November BallotAugust 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative proposals to add a school bond and constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to be suspended without pay to California’s November ballot have stalled.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Incentives Package For Tesla MotorsAugust 19, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia is negotiating an incentive package to lure Tesla Motor’s planned electric car battery manufacturing plant in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fast-Moving Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park Prompts EvacuationsAugust 19, 2014(AP) -- Firefighters from throughout California are being dispatched to protect homes that are under threat from a wildfire burning in the foothills near Yosemite National Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom Dam Improvements Ahead Of Schedule, Causing More EmissionsAugust 19, 2014 | Steve MilneConstruction is ahead of schedule on improvements to Folsom Dam. Drought conditions at Folsom Lake mean work crews can get more done. But the increased activity is creating more air pollution than anticipated. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Junction Fire Near Yosemite National Park Triggers Air AlertAugust 19, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe Junction Fire in Madera County just outside Yosemite National Park has prompted an air alert by the regional pollution control district. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Pension Committee Approves Retirement Compensation ProposalsAugust 19, 2014Temporarily promoted new hires would be factored into how the California Public Employees’ Retirement System calculates its pensions under a vote Tuesday of a CalPERS Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bright Green Paint Marks The Way For Sac State CyclistsAugust 18, 2014 | Bob MoffittSacramento State has become quite a bit greener in the last couple of weeks. Crews have been painting miles of new lime-green bike lanes and striping on roads and paths on campus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Enters Final Two weeksAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrIn just two weeks the California legislature will adjourn for the rest of the year. That means lawmakers have to act fast to finish their work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP: Reverse Budget Reserve Restriction On School DistrictsAugust 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative Republicans are calling on Democrats to reverse a law included in this year’s California budget package that restricts the ability of school districts to build large reserves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: The Golden StateAugust 18, 2014 | Jeff HudsonWriters have been poking fun at selfish, money-hoarding misers for centuries. One classic comedy from the 1600’s by French playwright Moliere is getting a contemporary California update by Main Street Theatre Works in Jackson. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
