Bernal Wins Stage 6 To Take Tour Of California LeadMay 18, 2018(AP) — Egan Bernal knew it would take a major effort on the toughest climb of the Tour of California to make up the 23-second gap to Tejay van Garderen on the race's penultimate stage. He wiped out the gap and kept right on going.
Sen. Kamala Harris Says California Should Test DNA Of Condemned InmateMay 18, 2018(AP) — California's governor should allow more sensitive DNA testing that advocates say could exonerate a death row inmate, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris said Friday.
Congressional Farm Bill Fails In The House, And Californians Have Mixed Feelings About ItMay 18, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiThe House of Representatives rejected the 2018 farm bill, which included many benefits for rural farmers, but made serious cuts to food assistance programs. More than 4 million Californians rely on these programs to buy groceries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California, Sacramento Unemployment Rates Hit Record LowsMay 18, 2018 | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsThe latest jobless numbers are out, showing unemployment in California and the Sacramento region at the lowest rates in decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPresident Trump Endorses John Cox In California Governor's RaceMay 18, 2018President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of San Diego businessman John Cox for California governor on Twitter Friday, saying he looks forward to working with Cox to "Make California Great Again!"
Mexican National Team Joins Amgen Tour Of CaliforniaMay 18, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe cycling race has entered the Sacramento Valley, and among the women's teams is a brand new one that is brimming with national pride. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRepublicans And Democrats Push For More Environment-Friendly Policy In 4th Congressional DistrictMay 18, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroIconic California destinations like Yosemite and Tahoe are all part of Congressional District 4, where Rep. Tom McClintock is facing re-election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Attorney General Laxalt Rails Against California Laws In Bid For GovernorMay 18, 2018(AP) — Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt urged fellow Republicans in Reno on Thursday to rally around his gubernatorial campaign as the best way to fend off what he described as overzealous, California-style regulations.
Gaviria Sprints To Victory In Stage 5 Of Tour Of CaliforniaMay 18, 2018(AP) — Gaviria dodged all the trouble during a chaotic finish to the fifth stage of the Tour of California, then held off Caleb Ewan and world champion Peter Sagan at the finish line Thursday to pick up his second victory of this year's race.
Business Journal: Lady Bird Home, Kimpton Sawyer Condos, The Falls Event Center Elk GroveMay 18, 2018 | Steve MilneOne of the homes seen in the film Lady Bird is for sale in East Sacramento for $3.895 million. And there was another expensive property in the news this week - a $4.1 million condo downtown. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGovernor, Lawmakers Offer Solutions For California Counties That Don’t Spend Mental-Health FundsMay 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Mental Health Services Act has long supplied the bulk of funding for California counties to prevent and treat mental illness among Medi-Cal patients. But some counties aren’t using the money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMeasure To Eliminate California’s ‘Moving Penalty’ Qualifies For November BallotMay 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the initiative would give homeowners 55 and up a property tax discount when they buy a pricier home. That, in turn, could ease the state’s housing crunch by freeing up inventory for younger buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Investigation Clears #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Of Groping Male Staffer But Says She Used Vulgar LanguageMay 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerA California Assembly investigation into complaints of sexual harassment by Democrat Cristina Garcia has found the most severe allegations to be unsubstantiated. But it did substantiate lesser complaints against the assemblywoman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleB Street Air Guitar Comedy ‘Airness’ Is Breezy Fun, But A Bit ThinMay 17, 2018 | Jeff HudsonB Street Theatre likes to begin summer with a comedy on the lighter side. Its new show, “Airness,” is a pop culture confection featuring a mix of eccentric characters dressed as superheroes, pretending to play rock guitar anthems from decades past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tejay Van Garderen Powers To Tour Of California Time TrialMay 17, 2018(AP) — Tejay van Garderen's fortunes finally turned back Wednesday, when he laid down a cracking time trial at the Tour of California.
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.
