Flames Engulf Popular Paddle Wheeler In Lake TahoeAugust 16, 2016The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District responded to a fire at the Tahoe Queen boat in Lake Tahoe Tuesday.
Insurers' Fine Print May Exclude Health Care Important To WomenAugust 16, 2016It can be hard to figure out if genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer and other services important to women are covered, because health plans often don't list them in the summary of benefits.
Containment Grows For 4,000-Acre Clayton FireAugust 16, 2016Crews gained some ground on the Clayton Fire Tuesday with containment growing to 20 percent. Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of starting the blaze in Lower Lake.
If You Like CSI Shows, Now's Your Chance To Do The Job For RealAugust 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittWould you like to test blood spatters, search for gun-shot residue and take crime-scene photographs? If so, the Sacramento Police Department has a job for you.
Sacramento Will Get A New Area Code - Utilities Commission Undecided On ImplementationAugust 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento region will get a new area code. The question is whether people will get to keep their existing ten-digit numbers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Donald Trump Coming To Lake Tahoe For Late-August FundraiserAugust 15, 2016(AP) - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is headed to Nevada later this month for a fundraiser with the Nevada Republican Party.
State GovernmentCalifornia May Restrict Footage Of Police DeathsAugust 15, 2016(AP) -- Police departments would be prohibited from releasing recordings of an officer's death or serious injury under legislation advancing in the California Legislature.
Nearly 100 Pounds Of Meth Seized By Border Patrol AgentsAugust 15, 2016(AP) - Border Patrol agents seized nearly 100 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested four people after two vehicle searches in southeastern California during the weekend.
State Senate To Vote On Overtime Pay For Farm WorkersAugust 15, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornia has more than 800,000 farm workers. A proposal requiring employers to pay farm workers overtime after they work eight hours in a day or 40 hours a week may get a vote later this week in the state Senate.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Deal Passes California AssemblyAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerLaw enforcement and civil liberties groups have coalesced behind a bill that would set new limits on public agencies that seize and sell cash and property involved in crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
