State GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
After Record-Breaking Heat, Cooler Temperatures Expected For SacramentoSeptember 11, 2015Temperatures reached a record-breaking 107 degrees in downtown Sacramento Thursday. Friday is expected to be a bit cooler.
Hometown Heroes Parade TodaySeptember 11, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento is set to celebrate three hometown heroes who foiled an attack on a train in Europe. A parade down the Capitol Mall today will honor Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Raley's, Aerojet, Syngenta, PizzaSeptember 11, 2015Good news if you love pizza. A new pizza festival called Sliced will be held in Sacramento next month. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us about that story - plus news about Aerojet, Syngenta and a new Raley's in Land Park. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFriday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateSeptember 11, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Deal On Agenda For Legislature's Final DaySeptember 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work for the year Friday – but not before they debate climate change, end-of-life and medical marijuana legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCooling Systems At American River Hatchery Providing Adequate Temperatures For Fish Kill SurvivorsSeptember 10, 2015 | Bob MoffittAfter the death of 155,000 fingerling trout this week, three of the four cooling units required to keep baby trout alive at the American River Fish Hatchery are working again.
EnvironmentButte Fire Grows To 14,700 Acres; More Evacuations OrderedSeptember 10, 2015UPDATE 6:56 p.m. Cal Fire reports the Butte Fire has grown to 14,700 acres, with containment at 10 percent.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Climate Change, Property Forfeiture, 'Redskins' BanSeptember 10, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie Orr | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s efforts to fight climate change have sustained a second major setback at the state Capitol in as many days. Meanwhile, lawmakers continued to work though hundreds of bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Sheriff: Suspect In Custody In Rancho CordovaSeptember 10, 2015UPDATE 5:43 p.m.: Jason Ramos, with the Sacramento Sheriff's Office, says two people are in custody after reports of a shooting in Rancho Cordova Thursday afternoon.