Business Journal: Fizz, 1912 Music Venue, CapitalizeFebruary 24, 2017A new bar is expected to open soon on Sacramento's R Street Corridor, and the main focus won't be craft beer or traditional wine. The Sacramento Business Journal's Digital Editor Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Protect Federal Environmental LawsFebruary 23, 2017 | Amy QuintonAmidst fear that President Donald Trump’s administration could rollback key federal environmental laws, California state senate Democratic leaders have unveiled a package of environmental protection bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New And Improved Amtrak Station Opens In SacramentoFebruary 23, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA new and improved Sacramento Valley Amtrak station opened its doors Thursday. Members of the public got an inside look at the renovations of the Sacramento Valley Station. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLevee Managers: Need Five Miles Of Repairs To Feather RiverFebruary 23, 2017 | Bob MoffittEmergency repair work should be completed Friday on a two-mile section of Feather River levee in Yuba City. The agency that is paying for the work says more must be done, but it doesn't have the money.
Westbound I-80 Open, Traffic Being ReleasedFebruary 23, 2017Update 3:30 p.m.: Westbound I-80 at Blue Canyon is back open following a closure due to multi-vehicle collisions.
State GovernmentReport Says California Governor's Spending Plans On Proposition 56 'May Be Problematic'February 23, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown’s plans for how to spend money from last fall’s tobacco tax increase “may be problematic” because they don’t go far enough to bolster Medi-Cal spending. That’s according to a new report by California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office.
CHP Officer Dies In Sacramento Motorcycle CrashFebruary 23, 2017(AP) - Officials say a California Highway Patrol officer died after crashing his motorcycle while chasing a suspect in Sacramento.
California State Senator Removed From Floor During SpeechFebruary 23, 2017 | Ben BradfordSecurity forcibly removed a California Senator from the floor of the chamber for the first time in the memory of long-time state Capitol staff. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAir Quality Advocates Worry EPA Waivers At RiskFebruary 23, 2017 | Steve MilneCalifornia's ability to make its own air quality rules comes from waivers granted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Some people are afraid those could be coming to an end. The EPA's new chief has not committed to continuing waivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHit That Snooze Button Again? Middle And High Schools Could See A Later Start TimeFebruary 23, 2017 | Daniel PotterBleary-eyed teenagers shuffling to school barely after daybreak could become a thing of the past if a state lawmaker has his way. A new proposal would push back middle and high school start times to at least 8:30 a.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.