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State Government

Another Strong Year Ahead For California Economy?

January 30, 2015 | Ben Adler

The economic momentum California picked up during the last half of 2014 will continue in 2015, according to a new forecast out Friday.

Health Care

Sacramento Area Resident Tests Negative For Measles

January 30, 2015

Public health officials announced Friday that lab tests have confirmed a Sacramento County man who was treated recently at an urgent care center and hospital in Placer County did not have the measles.

Health Care

2 Sacramento Area Patients Test Negative For Ebola

January 30, 2015

California and Sacramento County public health officials say two patients with symptoms consistent with the Ebola virus have tested negative for the disease.

Business

Business Journal: Chando's In Roseville, Self Driving Cars, Butano Apartments

January 30, 2015

Roseville taco fans rejoice! Chando's is opening a new restaurant in your town.

Republic Expansion Effort Gets 49er Push

January 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento Republic FC owners and fans hope a collaboration of a USL PRO and an NFL team will give the soccer team the boost needed to beat out other cities vying for a Major League Expansion franchise.

Environment

California Reservoirs Take Hit From Record Dry January

January 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Record dry January expected in many Northern and Central California cities as drought drops reservoir levels.

Johnson Calls For Inclusion, Development, And More Strong Mayor

January 29, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says the city of Sacramento "is on a roll." Johnson made his state of the city address last night at Memorial Auditorium.

State Government

Independent Commission Calls For Big Changes In State Parks Department

January 29, 2015 | Ben Adler

California’s State Parks system must be overhauled and modernized, says a new report from the independent Parks Forward Commission. For example, Parks should partner with an outside non-profit organization to raise money and coordinate volunteers.

Environment

Snowpack In California "Dismally Meager"

January 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton

The California Department of Water Resources says the state’s snowpack is “dismally meager.” A lack of snow in the Sierra is keeping rivers low and drying up some reservoirs.

Health Care

California Lawmakers Want To Raise The Legal Smoking Age

January 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A bill introduced today in California would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.