Meadow Fire In Yosemite National Park Grows OvernightSeptember 8, 2014 The Meadow Fire has now burned roughly 2,500 acres -- up from 700 acres last night.
State GovernmentSchwarzenegger's Legacy Mixed As He Returns To CapitolSeptember 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerFormer California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Sacramento Monday for the unveiling of his official portrait. It’s his first time back at the Capitol since leaving office with a mixed legacy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trial Program Delivers Breakfast To SeniorsSeptember 8, 2014 | Bob MoffittFor the next six months, 100 low-income Sacramento Senior Citizens will receive a free daily breakfast as part of a trial program at the River City Food Bank. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe Shoreline To Get $12 Million Bike PathSeptember 8, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe east shore of Lake Tahoe is about to get three miles of new bike trail that carries a hefty price tag of $12 million -- 30 times more than the cost of an average bike path. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Higher Demand Spurs Hiring At Tracy's Amazon.com Distribution CenterSeptember 8, 2014 | Rich IbarraGreater consumer demand has Amazon.com in the market to hire 200 full time workers at its Tracy distribution center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPineapple Express Storms Could Ease California DroughtSeptember 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceEl Niño is not expected to end the California drought but ‘atmospheric rivers’ might help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Jails Help Enroll Inmates in Health CareSeptember 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneNew research shows many inmates in California county jails are getting help signing up for Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drilling Through the Drought: A Look At Well Drilling Activity In The Central ValleySeptember 8, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone | Marnette FederisThere’s been a drilling frenzy for water in the San Joaquin Valley during the drought. And it’s evident in the number of well permits issued by eight Central Valley counties. Capital Public Radio obtained the data from each county.
EnvironmentFires In And Near Yosemite Prompt Evacuations Of Homes And CampersSeptember 7, 2014A pair of wildfires -- one inside Yosemite National Park, and another 15-miles south of the park -- have forced officials to evacuate about 300 homes and 100 backcountry campers.
EnvironmentNapa Earthquake Shakes Loose Unknown GroundwaterSeptember 7, 2014(AP) — The 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Northern California on August 24 is credited for shaking loose at least 200,000 gallons of groundwater a day, filling dry creek beds and parched streams.
