Another Positive For Mack RoadNovember 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittA new community center, new basketball courts, and now a new playground...it's been a big year for the Mack Road area of Sacramento. Volunteers braved the weather to build the playground in a day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCommunity Colleges Competing For Bachelor's ProgramsNovember 19, 2014 | Katie OrrSome of California’s community colleges will soon be able to offer four-year degrees.
State GovernmentLAO Says California's Finances Are StableNovember 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is on firm budget ground according to the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Students Caught In Middle Of Tuition BattleNovember 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe University of California Board of Regents is set to debate a proposed tuition increase Wednesday. UC President Janet Napolitano’s plan would raise tuition by five percent for the next five years – unless the state increases the UC's funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Central California Town Gets Portable ShowersNovember 19, 2014(AP) - Officials say residents of a California community where hundreds of home wells have run dry can now take hot showers in portable facilities set up in a church parking lot.
Ballot Counting Continues In 7th Congressional District RaceNovember 19, 2014(AP) -- Counties tabulating late ballots in California's undecided congressional races are expected to release updated counts Wednesday.
New Law May Prolong Vote CountsNovember 19, 2014 | Steve MilneElection Day was two-weeks ago, but workers are still counting votes in some California counties and some close races are still undecided. Next year, tallying the votes could take even longer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Board Weighs Phasing Out Diablo Canyon Cooling SystemNovember 19, 2014The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plant was the focus of a California water board hearing yesterday afternoon in Sacramento.
State GovernmentUC Tuition Increase Proposal Moves ForwardNovember 19, 2014Over the objections of Gov. Jerry Brown, a UC Board of Regents committee has approved President Janet Napolitano’s proposal to raise tuition 5 percent in each of the next five school years – unless the state increases UC funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks At Ebola PreparednessNovember 18, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers want to know how prepared the state is for potential Ebola cases.