Federal Judge Blocks Sacramento’s ‘Aggressive Panhandling’ OrdinanceJuly 6, 2018 | Drew SandsorSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg says he understands the practice is protected by the First Amendment, but says the city does need a tool to give businesses some relief and combat aggressive panhandlers.
Forward Progress Stopped On Fast-Moving Amador County FireJuly 6, 2018Cal Fire says the Irish Fire burning southwest of Plymouth in Amador County has grown to 840 acres and is now 40 percent contained.
Competitive Congressional Races Push June Turnout In CaliforniaJuly 6, 2018 | Ben BradfordVoter turnout increased slightly in California’s June primary, helped in part by a handful of competitive congressional races throughout the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Containment Grows On County, Pawnee Fires; State Of Emergency Declared In San Diego CountyJuly 6, 2018Fire crews have made progress toward containing the County and Pawnee fires burning in Northern California. A wildfire burning through drought-stricken timber and brush near California's border with Oregon has killed one person.
State GovernmentLawmakers Reconcile On California Net Neutrality MeasureJuly 5, 2018 | Ben BradfordA couple of weeks after a state assemblyman gutted a California net neutrality bill over the objections of its author, the two announced a deal to restore the measure’s restrictions on Internet providers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fireworks Calls To Sacramento Police Increase 11 Percent In 2018July 5, 2018 | Bob MoffittThere were a lot of illegal fireworks going off in Sacramento Wednesday night and more than 600 calls to Sacramento Police. But it could have been worse.
Sacramento Approves Year-Round Bathroom For Homeless PeopleJuly 5, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved a plan to open a restroom year-round specifically for homeless people. But the restroom would only be open 12 hours a day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Approves Annexation Proposal That Would Create An Urban ‘Doughnut’July 5, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento could gain 700 acres of land connecting two northern city council districts. If a land commission approves, the annexation would create a “doughnut,” a commercially-zoned portion of Sacramento County surrounded by the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Refuses To Block California Sanctuary State LawJuly 5, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe district court judge said that not assisting the federal government is not the same as impeding it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHigh Home Prices And Congestion Shrink The California DreamJuly 5, 2018With California’s problems of affordability and congestion, many of us are paying a higher price for an ever-shrinking sliver of California paradise. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pants On Fire: White House Claim Sen. Kamala Harris ‘Supporting MS-13’July 3, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe White House made an inflammatory attack on California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris this week, claiming on its official Twitter account that she is "supporting the animals of MS-13."
California Revives 100-Percent Carbon-Free Energy BillJuly 3, 2018(AP) — California lawmakers on Tuesday revived a long-stalled proposal to set a goal of generating 100 percent of the state's energy from carbon-free sources.
Men Charged In Deadly Calif. Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire Plead No ContestJuly 3, 2018Derick Almena and Max Harris pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their roles in the 2016 blaze that left three dozen people dead.
This Fourth Of July Fireworks Stand Is For The BirdsJuly 3, 2018 | Bob MoffittTom Kearney is 81 and helps staff the homing pigeon club fireworks booth on Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton To Get San Joaquin County’s First Law Enforcement HelicopterJuly 2, 2018 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin is one of the few counties of its size in California that doesn’t have a helicopter. But new state funding means Stockton Police could have one before the end of the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
