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.
