EnvironmentCalifornia Dodges Power Crisis This Summer Despite Heat, DroughtSeptember 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerEven with this week’s heat wave and the drought reducing the state’s energy supply, California is expected to finish the summer without a power shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tough Choices For Those Threatened By King FireSeptember 17, 2014 | Bob MoffittAt last count, the King Fire had burned nearly 19,000 acres north of Pollock Pines. But, all day, huge plumes of smoke have risen into the air as the fire consumes more brush and forest land. Thousands have been forced from their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Women Underrepresented In Elected OfficeSeptember 17, 2014 | Katie OrrA new study shows California is a long way from achieving gender parity among state and local elected officials
Health CarePoll: Californians Believe Mental Health Treatment WorksSeptember 17, 2014 | Katie OrrA new survey shows Californians support treating mental illness, but aren’t likely to seek treatment for themselves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Update: Latest Evacuation Orders, Road ClosuresSeptember 17, 2014UPDATE: 6:42 P.M. - The King Fire has grown throughout the day, and stands at 27,930 acres as of early Wednesday evening. - This article has the latest updates, a list of evacuation orders, as well as links to resources.
Stockton Swears In New Officer And Nine TraineesSeptember 17, 2014 | Rich IbarraOne new police officer and nine trainees entering the police academy have been added to the ranks of the Stockton Police Department. It's the beginning of a major hiring effort. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Devastating Boles Blaze Leaves Weed Residents Without HomesSeptember 17, 2014The Boles fire whipped through the small town of Weed destroying or damaging 150 buildings and leaving many residents homeless. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThirty Second Annual Italian Film Festival Opens Friday In SacramentoSeptember 17, 201432nd annual Italian Film Festival begins its 2014-2015 season this Friday with the highly acclaimed international movie, "Certified Copy." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareKing Fire Brings Health Advisories in Nevada, CaliforniaSeptember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceSmoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has prompted health advisories from air districts in Nevada and California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Survey Damage From Boles FireSeptember 16, 2014UPDATED (AP) -- A fire in Siskiyou County has destroyed more than 100 homes in the town of Weed.
