Amid Drought, Tony Community Threatens Fines Over Dry LawnsApril 19, 2016(AP) - A homeowners association for an upscale, gated community in the San Francisco Bay Area has threatened to fine homeowners for brown lawns and landscaping despite California's continuing drought emergency.
Report: Sacramento Area Home Sales, Prices Up In MarchApril 19, 2016 | Steve MilneA research firm says Sacramento County homes gained increases in sales and price in March. CoreLogic reports that the median price of new and existing houses and condos was $295,000. That was up 11 percent from March of 2015.
Black Women Booted From Napa Valley Wine Train Settle SuitApril 19, 2016(AP) - A group of mostly black women who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Napa Valley Wine Train have settled the case for an undisclosed amount.
UC Davis Chancellor Acknowledges Missteps, Promises ForumsApril 19, 2016(AP) - University of California, Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi said her office hired online image consultants to ensure searches showed the university's achievement and not to erase online content.
California CountsUber Forcing Democrats To Rethink Labor RulesApril 19, 2016The new tech-driven workplace could put some Democrats at odds with their friends in the labor movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Authorities Release Identity Of Suspect In Capitol StandoffApril 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordA busy street on the north side of the state Capitol building in Downtown Sacramento turned into a parking lot because of a standoff Monday afternoon. Police eventually arrested Edgar Rodriguez-Napoles, 27, hours after the incident began.
'Everybody Loves Raymond' Star Doris Roberts Dies At 90April 19, 2016(AP) — A family spokeswoman says that "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Doris Roberts has died. She was 90.
Mental Health SeriesFew Psychiatric Beds For Tens Of Thousands In NeedApril 19, 2016 | Bob MoffittFor people struggling with their mental health, there are an increasing number of opportunities to get help. The groups working to expand resources in the Sacramento area say the system is hamstrung by the lack of adequate treatment facilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
APAPA Welcomes Sacramento Mayoral CandidatesApril 18, 2016Four candidates for Mayor of Sacramento debated last night at Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs headquarters in Natomas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco: $3 Billion To Secure Embarcadero In QuakeApril 18, 2016(AP) — San Francisco port officials say it could cost between $2 and $3 billion to secure three miles of seawall underlying the Embarcadero waterfront and prevent it from causing significant damage in the event of a major earthquake.