Yosemite Valley To Reopen After Closure Due To Fire and SmokeAugust 11, 2018Yosemite Valley is scheduled to reopen next week while firefighters continue to fight the Ferguson fire. Still, climate scientists and forest managers say change is at hand for the iconic National Park.
Evacuations Lifted For Nelson Fire Near Fairfield, VacavilleAugust 10, 2018All evacuations have been lifted for the Nelson Fire, which broke out Friday afternoon between Fairfield and Vacaville off I-80 and destroyed one structure.
State GovernmentMany Homes Destroyed In Wildfires Aren’t Rebuilt Due To Insufficient Insurance. A New Bill Could Change That.August 10, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill, now on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, was inspired by residents who lost homes in Wine Country fires and were underinsured due to outdated replacement-cost estimates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Wildfires: Latest Updates And What You Need To KnowAugust 10, 2018Multiple blazes are burning throughout California, including the Carr, Donnell, Ferguson, Holy and Mendocino Complex fires. Here are the latest updates.
Sacramento Teens Experience How Government Works (And Sometimes Doesn’t) At City Hall Summer ProgramAugust 10, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe summer of 2018 class started with 85 high school students who took part in learning exercises, field trips and projects, which were presented before city council. The 78 who graduated received high school credits and a stipend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzTony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana KrallAugust 10, 2018Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.
Health CareSacramento’s Newest Homeless Shelter Was Set To Close, Then This Local Hospital Stepped UpAugust 10, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDignity Health is donating $1.2 million to fund the city’s Winter Homeless Triage Center through November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin Regional Transit District Wins American Public Transportation Association AwardAugust 10, 2018 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin Regional Transit is the winner of this year’s Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Ettore's Closes Roseville Location, Elk Grove Commons Sells For $59 Million, Driverless Cars Tested At Sleep Train ArenaAugust 10, 2018 | Steve MilneIf you're a fan of Ettore’s, you can still go to the bakery and cafe on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento, but the Roseville site is now closed. Scott Rodd from the Sacramento Business Journal has the story, plus news about Sleep Train Arena. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareEmergency Room Visits, Wait Times On The Rise In CaliforniaAugust 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaVisits to California hospital emergency rooms continue to rise, lengthening wait times and straining staff. A new report looks at which patients are seeking care this way and why. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
