California Sends 57 Search And Rescue Workers To NepalApril 27, 2015(AP) - California is sending a team of 57 urban search and rescue workers to Nepal to find people buried under rubble after Saturday's massive earthquake.
State GovernmentNew Rules Better Protect Workers From HeatApril 27, 2015 | Katie OrrIt’s shaping up to be a hot, dry summer in California. And rules governing outdoor work conditions have been modified to keep people better protected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Lift Cal Grant Age Cap For Military VetsApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA measure in the California legislature would life the age cap on Cal Grants for military veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Powerful Aftershock Jars Kathmandu; Nepal Quake Toll RisesApril 26, 2015A powerful magnitude 6.7 aftershock rumbled through the Nepalese capital and sent terrified people running for open ground Sunday. It was only one of the many that followed Saturday's massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake which killed at least 2,500.
1,400 Confirmed Dead In Nepal After Powerful EarthquakeApril 25, 2015Authorities in Nepal say nearly 1,400 people are confirmed dead following a powerful earthquake near the capital Kathmandu, where homes and ancient temples collapsed amid the intense temblor and strong aftershocks.
EnvironmentKing Fire Burn Area Reopens SaturdayApril 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA portion of the El Dorado National Forest is reopening to the public for the first time following last September's King Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dollar Tree Inc Pays Millions To Settle Environmental LawsuitApril 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittDollar Tree Stores Inc. has been ordered by an Alameda County Superior Court judge to pay $2.7 million to settle an environmental lawsuit. The suit was brought by nearly 50 California city and county district attorneys.
MLS Commish Thinks New Expansion Plan Coming Within A YearApril 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt's only been a month since Major League Soccer told Sacramento it was fifth in a four-horse race and would not be in the league's current expansion plans. But the league commissioner says plans for another expansion race may be finalized in a year.
Fast-Moving Storm To Bring Snow, RainApril 24, 2015Some rain and snow is forecast for the Sierra and Sacramento area this weekend. The National Weather Service says a quick moving storm will come through Friday and last into Saturday.
California Orders No Water Diversions Despite Legal RightsApril 24, 2015(AP) - State regulators are ordering some farms to stop pumping from streams for the second year in a row.