San Joaquin Valley Reaches 'Zero' Clean-Air Violation GoalNovember 15, 2013 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin Valley has been classified in an "extreme" non-attainment area for failing to meet the Clean Air standard for ozone, but now it has reached a major milestone, potentially saving $29 million in annual fines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Washoe County Commission Nixes New Taxes to Fund Schools' Capital ProjectsNovember 15, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe Washoe County School District is exploring its options after the county commission declined to increase taxes to support schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Attorney General Shuts Down Phony Insurance Exchange SitesNovember 14, 2013 | Max PringleThe California Attorney General’s Office says it has shutdown 10 false state health insurance exchange websites. The sites were allegedly misdirecting consumers to private plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Week After Typhoon, 'The Mood Here Is Very Desperate'November 14, 2013In the shattered city of Tacloban, officials say most of the aid that has arrived hasn't yet gotten to the people who need it. There aren't yet enough trucks, there isn't enough gas and there aren't enough rescue personnel to distribute aid.
Electric Charging Stations Increasing in PopularityNovember 14, 2013 | Bob MoffittWest Sacramento unveiled its first city-owned electric charging station today at West Sacramento City Hall. The Sacramento region has about 250 public stations.
Despite Obama's Proposal, California Health Insurers Want to 'Stay the Course'November 14, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health insurers don’t like President Obama’s proposal to allow people to stay on health plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Rejects Challenge To California's Cap and Trade ProgramNovember 14, 2013 | Amy QuintonA Sacramento Superior Court Judge has rejected challenges to California’s cap and trade program. The ruling means the state maintains its authority to limit greenhouse gases through carbon auctions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calderon Claims Feds Asked Him To Wear WireNovember 14, 2013The political firestorm over state Senator Ron Calderon has taken a new turn. The Democrat from Montebello has asked a federal judge to hold the FBI in contempt of court for trying to smear him because he wouldn't take part in a sting operation.
Obama Moves To Delay Cancellations Of Insurance PlansNovember 14, 2013President Obama announced Thursday that Americans who have had their health insurance plans canceled because of his Affordable Care Act can keep those plans for another year if they wish.
Foreclosure Activity Down In Central Valley, California and NevadaNovember 14, 2013 | Marianne RussStatewide, more Californians are still losing their homes to foreclosure than they were before the recession -- but that's not the case in some parts of the Central Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
