Man Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence In Vallejo Kidnapping CaseMarch 16, 2017 | Julia MitricA U.S. District Judge sentenced former Orangevale resident Matthew Muller Thursdayto 40 years in prison in a kidnapping case that drew national attention.
Arts and LifestyleTheater Review: "Going West" Piquing Young Audiences' InterestMarch 16, 2017 | Jeff HudsonEvery year, thousands of elementary students tour the California Railroad History Museum in Old Sacramento. Now, the B Street Theatre’s Family Series is staging an original show targeting young audiences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOfficials Hope To Spark Demand For Parks License PlatesMarch 16, 2017Park advocates are pushing to try to get more people to sign up for a special license plate to fund state parks.
EnvironmentTrump Approves Federal Disaster Assistance For CaliforniaMarch 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonPresident Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for California. The move will help communities recover from major storms that hit the state in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
County Employees, Others Charged With Stealing From The DeadMarch 16, 2017Authorities say five county employees in central California are charged with stealing from dead people and their families.
Crews To Erect Wall To Block High Water In Reno NeighborhoodMarch 16, 2017Nevada state and local officials say 5 miles of temporary barriers will be built to contain flooding in a Reno-area neighborhood beset by high water following caused by storms and rapid snowmelt in recent weeks.
Oakland Fire Victim's Dad Calls For ReformsMarch 16, 2017The father of a young man who died in the so-called Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland is calling for zoning and coding reforms along with financial support to encourage California to build safe places for artists to live and work.
EnvironmentTrump's Review Of Fuel Standards Could Lead To Fight With CaliforniaMarch 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown blasted President Trump's decision to review fuel economy standards for cars and trucks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSen. Hernandez Takes Another Shot At Drug Price Transparency BillMarch 16, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonSen. Ed Hernandez (D- West Covina) is once again pushing a bill that would require drug price transparency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Year At EncinaSacramento School Sees ‘Advocacy’ As A Stepping Stone To SuccessMarch 16, 2017 | Julia MitricAfter Encina Prep was flagged as a failing school, teachers and administrators re-designed the entire school day around a model known as Advocacy. Five years later, teachers say they see a stronger school community. But test scores remain flat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.