News Archive

Calif. Considers Extending Provisional Driver's License Program For Those Under 21 Years Old

August 31, 2017

California lawmakers are debating on expanding the provisional driver's license program to new drivers under the age of 21.

Fires Bringing Heavy Smoke, Health Dangers To Sacramento Valley

August 31, 2017 | Randol White

Heavy smoke from fires burning throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon is causing dangerous health conditions throughout the Sacramento Valley.

California Swelters In Triple-Digit Heat Through Labor Day

August 31, 2017 | Steve Milne

No matter where you go in California this Labor Day Weekend, you'll have to contend with hot weather. Temperatures will be near record levels from 105 to 111 degrees. Several cooling centers have been opened in the Sacramento region.

Health Care

Drug Pricing Bill Faces Crucial Committee Vote

August 31, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

A bill by Democratic Senator Ed Hernandez could require drug manufacturers to give advance notice about price hikes.

Suspect Identified In Shootout That Killed One Sheriff's Deputy

August 31, 2017

Investigators believe 32-year-old Thomas Littlecloud of Castro Valley used a high powered assault rifle to shoot and kill Deputy Robert French.

Laser Pointers And Hand Signals: A Deaf Chef In The Kitchen

August 31, 2017

David Uzzell is deaf and works as a chef at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. Being deaf makes communication in the kitchen challenging. But Uzzell's colleagues have come up with some workarounds.

Environment

20 Homes Burned, 500 Threatened In Hard-Hit Butte County

August 31, 2017

UPDATE Sept. 1, 7:50 a.m.: The Ponderosa Fire has burned 3,680 acres and is 30 percent contained.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Northern Californians In Texas For Hurricane Harvey Relief

August 31, 2017 | Chris Remington

Northern Californians are playing a critical role in the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. We hear from Californians on the ground and tips on the best organizations to donate to.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Alice Anderson Shares Memoir Of Abuse And Survival "Some Bright Morning, I'll Fly Away"

August 31, 2017 | Jen Picard

Alice Anderson shares her story of abuse, natural disaster, and survival in her memoir "Some Bright Day, I'll Fly Away."

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

LGBT Comedy Night At Rainbow Festival 30th Anniversary

August 31, 2017 | Cody Drabble

Comedians Melissa McGillicuddy and Jason Anderson preview a night of laughs at the LGBTQ Comedy Night, a fundraiser to benefit the Sacramento Rainbow Festival.