Climbers: Conquering World's Toughest Rock Climb 'Surreal'January 15, 2015(AP) - Two Americans who finished what's considered the world's most difficult rock climb say it's "surreal" realizing a yearslong dream and are glad people were inspired by their journey up a 3,000-foot sheer granite face in Yosemite National Park.
Modesto Police Arrest 4 In Suspected Prescription Drug RingJanuary 15, 2015 | Rich IbarraModesto police say they've busted a drug ring suspected of selling tens of thousands of prescription drugs over the last year.
EnvironmentCalifornia Increases Water Deliveries In Fourth Year Of DroughtJanuary 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is increasing the amount of water it sends to Central and Southern California through the State Water Project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kings Players Give Local Kids And Families 5,000 Free TicketsJanuary 14, 2015 | Bob MoffittAbout 5,000 kids in the Sacramento region will get free tickets to a Sacramento Kings game this season courtesy of Kings' players.
Independent Scientific Study on California Fracking ReleasedJanuary 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing is much different in California than in other states. That’s the finding of the first independent scientific assessment required under the state’s new fracking regulations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dam Work Starting At Folsom LakeJanuary 14, 2015 | Bob MoffittCrews are scheduled to begin preliminary work on a nine-foot-tall dam on the north side of Folsom Lake Thursday.
Panhandling In Traffic Outlawed In Sacramento CountyJanuary 14, 2015 | Bob MoffittA Sacramento County ordinance that prohibits aggressive panhandling and many locations that panhandlers have used in the past when asking for money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Oakland's Restorative Justice Program Could Serve as Model for California's SchoolsJanuary 14, 2015Last year, California became the first state in the nation to pass a law to limit suspensions because of "willful defiance."
Health CareCovered California: Higher Tax Penalties In 2015 For Those Who Don't Have Health InsuranceJanuary 14, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California is reminding people that tax penalties are going up for people who remain without health insurance.
More Foggy Conditions For Sacramento ValleyJanuary 14, 2015Another dense fog advisory has been issued for Sacramento.