State GovernmentTreasurer Chiang Eyes California Governor's RaceFebruary 3, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordHe’s not the best-known of California’s eight statewide elected officials, but Treasurer John Chiang says he’s looking at a run for governor in 2018. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Public Health Official Monitor California Mosquitoes For Signs Of Zika VirusFebruary 3, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe California Department of Public Health reports they have been found in 12 counties as far north as Fresno and San Mateo. However, none of the mosquitoes was found to carry the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Seeks To Dissolve California Utilities RegulatorFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - A Southern California Democrat is attempting to bypass the governor and ask voters to break apart the state's utilities regulator following allegations of wrongdoing.
Three Conservation Corps Members Killed In Car Crash Near FresnoFebruary 3, 2016 | Steve MilneFlags at the state capitol in downtown Sacramento are at half-staff in honor of three California Conservation Corps members killed Tuesday. The three died in a car crash in Fresno County. They were heading to a job site near the town of Reedley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDeal Boosts Effort To Remove Four Klamath River DamsFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - Federal and state authorities have committed to pressing forward on plans to remove four dams from the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest.
State GovernmentCalifornia Teacher Pension Changes May Need FixFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - California's nonpartisan legislative analyst is recommending that state lawmakers consider changing a plan they adopted two years ago to stabilize the finances of the state's teacher pension system.
EnvironmentVW Submits Fix For 3.0-Liter Diesels To California OfficialsFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - The Volkswagen Group has submitted a proposal for bringing Porsches, Audis and Volkswagen cars with 3.0-liter diesel engines up to California's air quality standards.
Suspect In Rancho Cardova Officer-Involved Shooting DiesFebruary 3, 2016A man suspected of shoplifting has died after a Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy shot him during a confrontation Tuesday.
Davis City Council Rejects Soda Tax InitiativeFebruary 3, 2016 | Steve MilneUPDATE: People in Davis will not be voting on a soda tax initiative in June. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fans Have Three Names To Choose From For New Reno Soccer TeamFebruary 3, 2016 | Bob MoffittThere were 3,000 submissions, which were whittled down to six, and now three.