Jesse Jackson Visits Sacramento For A Talk With Kevin JohnsonApril 20, 2016 | Steve MilneRev. Jesse Jackson joined Mayor Kevin Johnson Wednesday evening at the Guild Theater for a conversation about history, activism, and empowering African-American communities. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Pension Board Backs Off Tobacco Divestment StudyApril 20, 2016(AP) — The nation's largest public pension system may be backing off its decision to study reinvesting in tobacco stocks it sold off 15 years ago.
EnvironmentCameras Around Lake Tahoe Change Fight Against WildfiresApril 20, 2016(AP) — Scientists say a growing network of cameras trained on the mountains around Lake Tahoe is changing the way crews fight wildfires.
Sacramento-Based US Attorney Resigns Before Obama DepartsApril 20, 2016(AP) — The Sacramento-based federal prosecutor whose office secured multi-billion dollar national settlements after the housing meltdown is resigning as President Barack Obama's administration begins to wind down.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Want Conservation Requirements Relaxed or EliminatedApril 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonWater agencies say it's time to eliminate emergency water conservation requirements now that reservoirs in many regions of the state are full. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sanders Opens Office In California, A Must WinApril 20, 2016 | Ben BradfordU.S. Senator Bernie Sanders becomes the first Democratic presidential candidate to stake out territory in California. Sanders opened his first office in the state today.
EnvironmentReport: California Has Nation's Dirtiest AirApril 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association "State of the Air 2016" report gives failing grades to communities in the Central Valley's farming region and the Los Angeles area. It also says climate change is a growing threat to air quality in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareYolo County Reports Second Fentanyl Death, Regional Death Toll Rises To 13April 20, 2016A second person has died of a drug overdose related to the counterfeit perspection pain pills containing fentanyl. There have been three overdoses in the county.
Stockton Horse Racing Coming Across Its final Finish LineApril 20, 2016 | Rich IbarraLow attendance and shrinking revenue have spelled the end for horse racing in Stockton which has been a part of the San Joaquin County Fair in Stockton for over 150 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Events Highlight Earth Day 2016April 20, 2016 | Joanne SerriehEarth Day is observed every year on April 22. We've rounded up some events for all ages to celebrate Earth Day this year.
