State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Staffer Quit Amid Harassment ProbeApril 6, 2018(AP) — A high-level staffer in the California Assembly resigned this year during an investigation that found it likely he sexually harassed two female employees, according to documents released Friday.
EnvironmentRain Shuts Yosemite, Threatens Problems At Oroville DamApril 6, 2018(AP) - A fierce Northern California storm Friday shut down Yosemite, threatened mudslides in wildfire-ravaged wine country and could present the first test of a partially repaired spillway at the nation's tallest dam.
State GovernmentWhat President Trump Could Do If Jerry Brown Rejects California National Guard Deployment To BorderApril 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerWe’re still waiting for word from Gov. Jerry Brown about whether he’ll agree to President Trump’s request to deploy California National Guard troops to the Mexican border. What would Trump's options be if Brown says no? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Victim In Sacramento Police Beating Set To Get Half-Million-Dollar Settlement, Reforms In DepartmentApril 6, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNandi Cain was jaywalking in Del Paso Heights on April 10, 2017, when an officer approached and began beating him. A federal civil rights lawsuit has led to a $550,000 settlement, which includes financial compensation and mandatory police reform.
Business Journal: University Station, Jimboy's, Hot ItalianApril 6, 2018 | Steve MilnePlans for new student housing have prompted developers to revamp a retail center near Sacramento State — including adding a new grocery store. The Sacramento Business Journal's Digital Editor Sonya Sorich reports on changes at University Station. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Mum On Trump's National Guard Deployment, But Lawmakers Start To Speak UpApril 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerEvery border state governor has embraced President Trump’s requested deployment of National Guard troops to the Mexican border — except in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown remained quiet Thursday for a second straight day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
After Stephon Clark’s Death, People Want More Investment In Sacramento’s Neighborhoods Of Color. Here’s How This Year’s Election Could Help.April 5, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroSome activists, demonstrators and residents are talking about Measure U — a city tax that brings in millions of dollars, mostly for police — to secure investment for communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow California Car Culture Killed The Promise Of A 20-Minute CommuteApril 5, 2018California went big on freeways during the postwar years, but the days of easy driving and the lifestyle it enabled didn't last long. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle'Mothers And Sons' At Sacramento Theatre Company Brings Us Back To The Height Of The AIDS CrisisApril 5, 2018 | Jeff HudsonIt is a small-cast project, and it’s basically a memory play, with several characters reflecting on the early passing of a talented young actor named Andre, who died of AIDS circa 1990. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tell Us, South Sacramento: How Do You See Your Neighborhood?April 5, 2018Following the police shooting of Stephon Clark in Meadowview, there’s been a lot of discussion about the issues facing South Sacramento. But if you live in South Sacramento, we want to know, how do you see your neighborhood?
