Brown Has Veto Options With New State BudgetJune 17, 2013 | Katie OrrThe California legislature finished up its work on the state budget over the weekend - but spending levels aren't set in stone yet. Governor Jerry Brown has until the middle of next week to sign the budget and issue any line-item vetoes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Fire Restrictions From U.S. Forest ServiceJune 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittFire restrictions go into effect today in the western half of the Eldorado National Forest.
City of Sacramento Hopes New Economic Development Plan Pans OutJune 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento’s has a new economic development plan that extends all the way to China.
State Fiscal Plan Leaves Hole in Sacramento County's Health BudgetJune 17, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA top Sacramento county official says the new California budget will mean local health services will take a hit next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Beginning to Implement New Way of TeachingJune 17, 2013 | Katie OrrThe days of tedious memorization and multiple choice tests may soon be a thing of the past for California students. The state is beginning to implement an entirely new way of teaching known as the common core curriculum. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medi-Cal Expansion Bills Head to Governor Brown's DeskJune 16, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneTwo California bills to expand the state health program for the poor were passed by California lawmakers over the weekend.
Calif. Legislature Passes State Budget BillJune 14, 2013 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrThe California legislature has approved the 2013-14 state budget bill – one day before its constitutional deadline to send a spending plan to Gov. Jerry Brown. Debate will continue Saturday on some of the budget's accompanying "trailer" bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pride Parade, Festival Falls On Eve Of Prop 8 DecisionJune 14, 2013 | Steve MilneThousands of people are expected to attend the gay pride parade and festival in Downtown Sacramento tomorrow.
Business Journal: Prius, Aerojet, Alzheimer'sJune 14, 2013 | Steve MilneOur weekly two-way with Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson includes news about Aerojet, Alzheimer's disease research and the number one selling car in California... Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Budget Fills In Dental Coverage Gaps for Poor CaliforniansJune 14, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers and Governor Jerry Brown reached a budget agreement this week. A small number of areas won restored funding for next year - dental care was one of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
