Dozens Rescued From Homeless Encampment Along American RiverDecember 16, 2016 | Vu ChauThe Sacramento Fire Department's water rescue team responded Friday to help retrieve about 40 people at a homeless encampment on an island after they were stranded by rising water on the American River near the Arden Gardens overpass.
Obama On Russian Hacking: 'We Need To Take Action. And We Will'December 16, 2016President Obama tells NPR in a new interview that the U.S. response to Russia's attempted interference in the 2016 election may be both "explicit" and not.
Business Journal: Sleep Train Arena, Senworth, Ana Apple, Pregame Burgers & BeerDecember 16, 2016A public forum was held this week on the future of Sleep Train Arena, the former home of the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTransportation Shake-Ups Stir California High-Speed Rail Project And Electric Charging StationsDecember 16, 2016For this week’s Capital Chat, Ben Bradford is following shake-ups in transportation with updates on high speed rail and electric vehicle charging in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Retired Elementary School Teacher Shares Her Debut NovelDecember 16, 2016One author shares “Living With Duplicity” her debut novel after three decades of public school teaching. Jean Robinson shares details of the novel on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Kid Has One Last Show For Hometown MMA FansDecember 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe "kid" who grew up to become one of mixed martial arts' most famous athletes-- says this weekend's fight in Sacramento will be his last. Urijah Faber's now an icon in a sport that is wildly popular, but it was far from that when he started.
EnvironmentSacramento's Rivers See Highest Flows In A DecadeDecember 15, 2016 | Randol WhiteRivers in the Sacramento area were reaching levels not seen in a decade on Thursday night.
State GovernmentEnergy Regulators Authorize PG&E To Charge Electric VehiclesDecember 15, 2016 | Ben BradfordFacing stagnant demand for electricity, all three of California’s largest power companies are entering the business of building charging stations for electric vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Leaders Pitch City As Test Hub For Driverless CarsDecember 15, 2016 | Julia MitricOn his second full day as Mayor, Darrell Steinberg joined state and congressional leaders to promote Sacramento as a "test lab" for companies working on technology for driverless cars.
Winter Holiday Festivities In And Around SacramentoDecember 15, 2016Looking for something to do this holiday season? We've rounded up a few events and sites for you to see through Christmas.
