Many College Students Find Textbooks Too Expensive Study SaysJanuary 27, 2014 | Max PringleA study out Monday from a consumer watchdog group says about two-thirds of college students are declining to buy the textbooks they need for their courses because the books cost too much. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Ban so-called "Affluenza" Court DefenseJanuary 27, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would prohibit people from claiming that their privileged backgrounds made them unable to distinguish right from wrong.
Drought Forces Ranchers To Make Tough DecisionsJanuary 27, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe drought is hitting California ranchers particularly hard, forcing many to sell some of their herd or go out of business. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry Winter Creates Busy Season for Fire AgenciesJanuary 27, 2014 | Katie OrrIt’s the middle of winter, but you wouldn’t know it based on the number of wildfires in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Warns of Traffic Delays With Start of Spring SemesterJanuary 27, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Watt Avenue at U.S. 50 interchange is still under construction as Sacramento State students return for spring semester. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Experts: Drought Poses Health RisksJanuary 27, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth experts say California’s drought could increase the risk of illness and exacerbate existing problems people have getting safe drinking water.
Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop For SacramentoJanuary 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento has a new auxiliary bishop. Myron Cotta will serve as Bishop Jaime Soto's right-hand man.
California FPPC Settles With Two PACsJanuary 24, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s Fair Political Practice Committee says two political action committees have agreed to repay more than $15 million they received in the days leading up to the 2012 election.
State And Regional Employment NumbersJanuary 24, 2014 | Steve Milne | Ben AdlerUnemployment is down in the four-county Sacramento area, however California added fewer than 14,000 jobs in December, ending a year of disappointing job growth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Clerk Says No To Arena PetitionsJanuary 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Clerk has advised the people behind a measure calling for a public vote on a downtown arena project that the petitions "do not conform to the Elections Code."