Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: Big RiverJune 25, 2015The Sacramento Music Circus production of “Huckleberry Finn” presents an idyllic vision of rural life on the mighty Mississippi in the 1840s, but it doesn’t omit the reality of segregation and slavery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected On First Day Of U.S. Senior OpenJune 25, 2015 | Jenny O'MaraGolfers and spectators at Thursday's U.S. Senior Open in Sacramento will be greeted with some high temperatures. The National Weather Service says temperatures in the Sacramento metro region are expected to reach 103 to 105 degrees.
State GovernmentCalifornia Public Pensions May Be Forced To Divest Coal Company AssetsJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s public pension plans would not be allowed to make new investments in coal companies under a bill in the California Legislature. They would also be required to liquidate any current investments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Carson City Medical Marijuana Grow Site ApprovedJune 25, 2015(AP) - A medical marijuana cultivation facility is coming to Carson City.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin County Community Losing Water SupplyJune 25, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe community of Mountain House in San Joaquin County is losing its water supply. The state has ordered water districts to stop taking water from the Delta and state waterways, which would leave the community of 4,200 people dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
Sacramento Man Chasing His Dream At The U.S. Senior OpenJune 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: An El Dorado Hills man is one of the 156 golfers to qualify for this week's U.S. Senior Open at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento. He sold his business eight years ago in order to pursue his dream. So far, it has been a struggle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFeds Give $150 Million To Help California With DroughtJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency is helping California with $150 million to fund projects to improve water quality and reduce wildfire risk.
State GovernmentBrown Signs California BudgetJune 24, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed the California budget with no fanfare Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ex-California Fire Chief Guilty In Girlfriend's SlayingJune 24, 2015(AP) - A former California fire battalion chief has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend.
