Caltrans Officials Warn of Closures For U.S. Route 50January 23, 2014 | Bob MoffittCaltrans is advising Sacramento commuters to use different routes or transportation methods to avoid the effects of a construction project on U.S. Route 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Deal Reached at Calif. Capitol on Statewide Plastic Bag BanJanuary 23, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: A deal has been reached in the California legislature on a bill that would ban single-use plastic bags at grocery and big-box stores statewide starting in July of 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Eastin: Early Education Is Blind Spot For GovernorJanuary 23, 2014 | Steve MilneFormer California state schools superintendent Delaine Eastin says she's "appalled" that Governor Jerry Brown didn't include early childhood education as a priority during his State of the State Address yesterday.
Brown Uses Parable, Prop To Preach Fiscal PrudenceJanuary 23, 2014 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown's annual State of the State address can be summed up as part victory, part warning. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
150 Evacuated After Explosion At Suspected Drug LabJanuary 23, 2014 | Marianne RussNearly 150 people have been evacuated after an explosion that blew out windows and part of a wall at an apartment building in Rancho Cordova.
RealtyTrac: Annual Home Sales Decline Calif., NevadaJanuary 23, 2014 | Steve MilneNew data shows both California and Nevada are bucking the national trend in rising home sales.
Tourism Agency Says Increased Rates Resulted in Higher Hotel OccupancyJanuary 23, 2014Reno hotels have posted their best year in six years but tourism authorities say they are still not charging enough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Flood Map Makes Flood Insurance Optional For 3,500 homes, businessesJanuary 22, 2014 | Bob MoffittStarting in May, 3,500 homes and businesses in South Sacramento will no longer be required to have flood insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Congressmen Propose Drought Relief LegislationJanuary 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonAfter declaring a drought last week, California Governor Jerry Brown only briefly mentioned the drought during his state of the state speech. But several Central Valley Congressmen are calling for more action through federal legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Of The State ReactionsJanuary 22, 2014In the wake of Governor Jerry Brown's State of The State speech organizations and individuals across the state weigh in with commentary and reaction.
