New California Laws 2016California Leads The Country In Minimum WageDecember 21, 2015 | Lesley McClurgCalifornia workers earning minimum wage will get an extra dollar an hour at the beginning of the year. The state raised the rate from $8 to $9 in July 2014. Soon it will be $10 an hour. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle'The Behavior Of Broadus' A Mixture Of Fact, FantasyDecember 21, 2015 | Jeff HudsonFor the first time in its ten-year history, Sacramento’s Capital Stage has mounted a musical. “The Behavior of Broadus” is a sassy mix of stylish song-and-dance numbers, bawdy humor and serious psychology, making for an unusual night out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New Surcharges Coming For Calif. Prepaid Cell Phone UsersDecember 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerMillions of Californians who use prepaid cell phones must pay the same taxes and fees as landline and contract cell phone users under a new law that takes effect Jan. 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento's B Street Theater Secures Funding For Move To MidtownDecember 21, 2015 | Bob MoffittOnce the City of Sacramento approves the building permits, construction can begin on the new B Street Theater project.
Clinton, Rivals True to Form in Third Debate — As Are Their CriticsDecember 20, 2015The dust-up over the data download was portrayed prior to the debate as a potential turning point for the entire campaign, or at least a good reason to watch the debate.
Arts and LifestyleThat Time NPR Turned 'Star Wars' Into A Radio Drama — And It Actually WorkedDecember 18, 2015In the 1980s, NPR looked to the film saga to help boost audience numbers. it bought the rights from George Lucas (for $1) and got the original Luke Skywalker. The result was an overwhelming success.
California Mom Gets Life Term In Daughter's Microwave DeathDecember 18, 2015(AP) - A 34-year-old California mother has been sentenced to life in prison in the microwave oven death of her 1-month-old daughter.
State GovernmentCalifornia Unemployment Rate Continues To Drop, So Does WorkforceDecember 18, 2015 | Ben BradfordWhile the unemployment rate in California dropped again in November, the state added just a few thousand jobs, and another troubling economic trend continued. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Wildfire Debris Removal Costs Could Approach $250 MillionDecember 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt could cost California a quarter of a billion dollars to clean up after this summer’s destructive wildfires.
Bradley Hudson Leaving Sacramento County Executive Officer PostDecember 18, 2015 | Bob MoffittSacramento County Executive Brad Hudson is leaving for the private sector.
