State GovernmentCalifornia Tobacco Tax Backers Submit SignaturesMay 16, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt looks like California voters will be asked again this fall whether to increase the state’s tobacco tax. Anti-tobacco advocates say they’re submitting signatures to qualify an initiative for the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Quake Warning System Could Send Alerts By 2018May 16, 2016(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown will seek state funds to help establish a system that issues warnings that an earthquake is occurring — with an eye on rolling out limited alerts by 2018.
California Pension Fund Restarts Tobacco Divestment StudyMay 16, 2016(AP) — The nation's largest public pension system has decided to press ahead with a study of whether to reinvest in tobacco stocks after going back and forth on the issue last month.
Health CareMedi-Cal Coverage Extended To Undocumented Children In CaliforniaMay 16, 2016Beginning May 16, undocumented children can receive full health benefits through Medi-Cal.
Appeals Court Reinstates Gun Store Restriction LawsuitMay 16, 2016(AP) — A federal appeals court says the Second Amendment right to bear arms includes a right to purchase and sell guns, and requires that governments justify restrictions on gun stores.
Reno Officials Rescue 4 People From Truckee RiverMay 16, 2016(AP) — Reno officials say they have rescued four people from the Truckee River after they fell off a flotation device.
Parks Dept Request: Afterschool Programs, Rangers, And PoolsMay 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department budget proposal for next year includes money for afterschool programs, swimming pools and rangers.
1 Inmate Shot, 1 Stabbed At California State Prison In Folsom May 16, 2016Update 1:45 p.m.: (AP) - Authorities say one inmate was shot by a guard and another inmate was repeatedly stabbed during a fight among at least four inmates at a maximum security Northern California prison.
Man Dies After Assault At Sacramento Music FestivalMay 16, 2016(AP) - Northern California authorities say a 31-year-old man is dead following an altercation at a heavily attended music festival.
California CountsTrump Campaign Resonates in Rural Sierra CountyMay 16, 2016The presumptive GOP nominee speaks to some who are frustrated with what they regard as one-size-fits-all regulations that have curtailed mining and logging.