Sac Schools Cut ‘Hope Closet’ Coordinator, Threatening Aid To Disadvantaged Students Amid Push To Lower Administrative CostsJune 14, 2019 | Julia MitricThe Sacramento City Unified School District reassigned an administrator working to coordinate resources for student support centers as it works to close a $26 million deficit. But advocates worry students will miss out on needed resources. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possessing Marijuana In Prison 'Is Not A Felony,' California Court SaysJune 14, 2019A three-judge panel ruled that because it's legal to have small amounts of pot in California, the same is true inside prison. They also say it's still illegal to smoke or ingest cannabis in prison.
Business Journal: Penumbra Moving Into Roseville; Dealers Leaving Roseville Automall; Cookie Connection Closes Stores; Calling All DreamersJune 14, 2019 | Steve MilneAn Alameda-based company that makes medical devices is getting ready to move into Hewlett Packard's former site in Roseville. The company may ultimately add about 1,000 jobs. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Just Passed A $215 Billion Budget. Here’s What’s Between The Lines.June 13, 2019Less tax-and-spendy than expected, California's $215 billion budget delivers more for working and poor families, but avoids most new taxes and stops short of health care for all.
Nevada AG Recommends $25M Wildfire SettlementJune 13, 2019(AP) — Nevada's attorney general is recommending approval of a $25 million settlement with homeowners and others who sought more than $300 million in damages from the state after a prescribed burn escaped and destroyed 24 homes south of Reno.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: More Details On What’s in California’s New State BudgetJune 13, 2019California’s $213 billion state budget has been finalized. Some items made it into the budget, some didn’t. Notable inclusions are health insurance for undocumented Californians. CapRadio's Ben Adler explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBudget Deal’s Big Health Care Changes: Middle Class Subsidies On Covered California, And A State Individual MandateJune 12, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe budget California lawmakers are expected to vote on Thursday includes first-in-the-nation aid for middle-class consumers who buy health insurance on the individual market. It would also bring back an individual mandate penalty at the state level. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Looks To Clean Air Funds To Pay For Clean Drinking WaterJune 12, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroMore than a million Californians don't have access to clean drinking water. But a decision by the state Legislature Sunday to spend $130 million yearly could change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleMusic Circus Kicks Off Summer Musicals With ‘Shrek’ — An Upside-Down Fairy TaleJune 12, 2019 | Jeff HudsonChances are you know the story, but for the uninitiated, this is a comedy that stands fairy tale traditions on their head. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Pay $5.2M In Police Taser LawsuitJune 12, 2019(AP) — The city of Sacramento will pay the family of a man who was repeatedly shocked by police Tasers $5.2 million after he was left with severe brain damage.
