News Archive

Building In Natomas Could Resume In June

March 31, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has notified the City of Sacramento that building permits for Natomas may once again be issued as of mid-June. Applications will be accepted Wednesday morning.

Sacramento City Council Bans Plastic Bags

March 31, 2015

As of January 2016, Sacramento will have its own bag ban as a backup in case state law is overturned in the November 2016 election. The law requires people not on government assistance to pay for paper or reusable plastic bags or to bring their own.

Downtown Arena Drives Office Rents Up

March 31, 2015 | Ben Adler

The new Sacramento Kings basketball arena is driving up downtown office rents.Data from commercial real estate firm JLL show a nearly seven percent jump in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same three months last year.

Health Care

Study Shows Harmful Health Effects of High-Fructose Diets

March 31, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone

Research out of San Francisco Bay Area universities suggests large amounts of sugar in your food could lead to disease, even if you're controlling your portions.

State Government

California Agricultural Board Heads To Mexico

March 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is going international. The board held a meeting in Tijuana today.

'Kids Don't Float' Program Launches Two Months Early

March 31, 2015

The dry, unseasonably warm weather has a lot of people in the Sacramento area headed to rivers and lakes early this year.

Uber, Cab Companies Face Off In Ride-Hailing Regulation Bill

March 31, 2015

(AP) - Lawmakers are reviewing bills that could lead to a new regulatory framework for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.

Climbing Temperatures End Southern California Ski Season

March 31, 2015

(AP) - The ski lifts are coming to an early stop in Southern California.

State Government

Republicans, Democrats Lose Voters To "No Party Preference"

March 30, 2015 | Ben Adler

The California Secretary of State’s office says nearly a quarter of voters are now registered without party preference. More than a quarter of eligible Californians are not registered to vote at all.

State Government

California Lawmakers' Spring Break Destinations: Japan, Cuba

March 30, 2015 | Ben Adler

It’s spring break this week at the state Capitol – and some California lawmakers are spending the time on policy trips to Japan or Cuba. Lawmakers can choose to pay for the trips with personal funds, campaign funds, or both.