State GovernmentCalifornia Water Managers May Limit River Water Diversion for CropsMay 21, 2014 | Max PringleSome California farmers may not be allowed to divert river water to irrigate their crops this summer. The restriction is part of new rules being considered this week by state water managers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislative Women's Congress Proposes New Spending On Pre-Kindergarten ProgramsMay 20, 2014 | Max PringleThe Legislative Women's Caucus wants to restore cuts and add spending to California's early childhood development programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMoody's: Drought Will Not Harm California EconomyMay 20, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report suggests California’s drought is not likely to affect the state’s finances in the short term. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIncumbent Schools Chief Torlakson Facing Two ChallengersMay 20, 2014 | Steve MilneIn the June 3rd Primary Election, two people are running against an incumbent to become California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council Considers Starting Arena ConstructionMay 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento is preparing for as many as 900 people to attend tonight's city council meeting. The Sacramento Kings will ask for permission to begin the construction phase of a new downtown arena. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Hotel Repurposed For Low-Income StudiosMay 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittA Sacramento hotel that's been closed for seven years is open again after a multi-million dollar renovation and is being rented to low-income tenants.
Advisory Council Selected For Sacramento Arena ProjectMay 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings and Mayor Kevin Johnson have formed an advisory council to provide updates about the progress of the downtown arena project.
State GovernmentMonday Bill Roundup: Wiretapping, In Vitro, Campaign GiftsMay 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers sent several notable bills from one chamber to the other Monday – including measures dealing with warrantless wiretapping, in vitro fertilization and campaign finance rules. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Proposing Additional $66 Million to Help Fight WildfiresMay 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s firefighters are already having a busy year and Governor Jerry Brown wants to them to have more money to do their job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Could Cost Agriculture Industry $1.7 BillionMay 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that California’s drought could result in severe economic losses for Central Valley farmers. The analysis also shows the drought will mean thousands of job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
