State GovernmentS&P: Cuts, Not Taxes, Turned California's Budget AroundJanuary 28, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe ratings agency Standard & Poor’s says California’s financial turnaround is largely due to state budget cuts – not the Proposition 30 tax increases or the economic recovery.
Moderate Earthquake Strikes Northern California CoastJanuary 28, 2015(AP) - A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck off the coast of Northern California. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Bay Area Rapid Transit To Ban E-cigarettesJanuary 28, 2015(AP) - Bay Area Rapid Transit is set to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on its trains and at stations.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Cash For Grass In RosevilleJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is yanking grass and replacing it with drought-resistant landscaping to conserve water. Roseville also offers homeowners a 'Cash For Grass' rebate program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno's Homeless Get Vision Exams And Other ServicesJanuary 28, 2015 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time homeless people in Reno are getting free eye care at an annual services event. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Good Year For Sacramento RestaurantsJanuary 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurgEighty new restaurants opened in Sacramento county last year. Openings outpaced closings by about 2 to 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Elk Grove Moving Ahead With Soccer ProjectJanuary 28, 2015 | Steve MilneTonight, the Elk Grove City Council is expected to keep the dream of a major soccer complex alive. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRare Sierra Nevada Red Fox Sighted In Yosemite National ParkJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceYosemite National Park officials said Wednesday that a rare red fox was seen by park biologists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildlife Agencies See Collapse of 2014 Winter Run SalmonJanuary 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal wildlife agencies say the entire winter-run of naturally-spawning Chinook salmon may have collapsed in 2014. The agencies will begin releasing triple the number of hatchery-raised juveniles next week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChancellor: CSU Will Work To Raise Graduation RatesJanuary 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia State University Chancellor Timothy White is promising that the CSU system will increase graduation rates for freshmen and transfer students over the next decade, a key desire of Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
