Environment‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California DroughtJanuary 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA Reimburses California $107 Million For Debris RemovalJanuary 28, 2016(AP) - California is on track to receive $107 million from the federal government to defray debris removal costs stemming from a pair of destructive wildfires last year that burned more than 200 square miles.
State GovernmentBrown Backs Overhaul Of California's Sentencing SystemJanuary 27, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will likely be asked this fall to overhaul the state’s criminal justice sentencing system. On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown announced he’ll do “whatever it takes” to pass the ballot measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Now Holding Back WaterJanuary 27, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe new Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway is holding back water in Folsom Lake for the first time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Council Again Under Fire From Homeless/Homeless SupportersJanuary 27, 2016 | Bob MoffittHomeless people, homeless advocates, council regulars, students from UC Davis and other people speaking before the council for the first time asked for the anti-camping ordinance in the City of Sacramento to be rescinded.
Capitol Round-Up: Disclosure, Double Pay, Fantasy SportsJanuary 27, 2016 | Ben BradfordIt was a busy Wednesday at the state Capitol in California.
State GovernmentHigh Speed Rail Costs Questioned In Assembly HearingJanuary 27, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California High Speed Rail Authority is again defending its estimates of the project’s $68 billion cost--this time, to lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Almond Growers Hope Lower Prices Will Spur DemandJanuary 27, 2016 | Rich IbarraAlmond prices have dropped 20 percent from an all-time high five months ago, as demand has fallen worldwide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno, Washoe County Agree To Drop Lawsuit Over Fire ServicesJanuary 27, 2016(AP) - Reno and Washoe County have agreed to settle their longstanding lawsuit over the splitting of the community's fire agencies.
Ammon Bundy And 7 Other Militants Arrested; 1 Killed Near Oregon RefugeJanuary 27, 2016Ammon Bundy, leader of the group of militants that has occupied a federal wildlife refuge for weeks, was arrested in an operation by the FBI and Oregon State Police on Tuesday. At least 10 people are still believed to be occupying the refuge.
