Bid To Raise California Tobacco Tax Nears November BallotMay 16, 2016(AP) — Officials from a well-financed campaign say it has collected enough signatures for a ballot measure to raise California's cigarette tax by $2 per pack.
Small Fire Causes Several Injuries At Sacramento Music FestMay 16, 2016(AP) — Authorities say at least 7 people were injured when a deep fryer caught fire at a Sacramento music festival.
New App Could Lead Police To Illegal Fireworks Launch LocationMay 16, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe City of Manteca will be taking some of the pop out of illegal fireworks this 4th of July. A new smartphone app could help tell police who lit the fuse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned At South Lake TahoeMay 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City: Not Enough Money Available For Needed Road-Improvement ProjectsMay 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says it is has road improvement projects and maintenance to complete, but there is less money available to pay for those items compared to previous years.
Sagan Starts 2016 Amgen Just Like He Finished 2015May 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittPeter Sagan's 2015 was the closest in Amgen Tour history. The conclusion to stage one of the 2016 race on Sunday wasn't much different.
Sacramento State Holds Spring Art BallMay 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento State’s spring Art Ball is Friday with paintings, sculptures, receptions, and performance work.
California Mom Given 1 Week To Keep Toddler On Life SupportMay 13, 2016(AP) - A federal judge in California is granting a one-week extension for a mother's request to keep her toddler on life support to give an appeals court time to weigh in.
Mail Carrier Saturday Pickup: Letters, Lentils, And Linguine For Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveMay 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittMail carriers with the U.S. Post Office will do double duty Saturday as they pick up letters, packages, and food.
Street Closures Expected With Sacramento Weekend EventsMay 13, 2016Festivals, concerts and 5k runs will be available for people to attend this weekend but might also cause traffic delays or street closures.