Tracking Wildfires: Where To Find Information During California Fire SeasonJune 21, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreWhen a wildfire starts, it’s important to know where to turn for accurate information. We’ve assembled a list of the places you can find official updates on everything from fire size and location, to evacuation orders and road closures.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Announces Plan For $21 Billion California Wildfire Insurance Fund — With Strings Attached For PG&EJune 21, 2019 | Scott RoddUnder Newsom’s proposal, utilities would need to meet new safety requirements and spend an additional $3 billion on improvements to be eligible for the fund.
'A Perfect Police Officer': Officer Tara O'Sullivan Remembered At Sacramento Police Academy GraduationJune 21, 2019 | Steve Milne | Andrew NixonA day after the death of 26-year-old Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan, the department held a graduation ceremony where newly-minted officers said her life inspires them to continue to serve.
Stockton Fire Chief Arrested In Spousal Abuse AllegationJune 21, 2019 | Rich IbarraChief Erik Newman was arrested by Turlock Police following an incident reported Saturday night. He faces a charge of felony domestic spousal abuse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City School District Passes Budget Plan, Eliminating Nearly 400 JobsJune 21, 2019 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento City Unified School District board members passed a budget plan for next year Thursday night, but the district still has major financial obstacles ahead of it.
Business Journal: Dimple Records Closing; Golden Road Brewing Rebuild Plans; Shrinking Farm Labor PoolJune 21, 2019 | Steve MilneAbout 100 people could soon be out of work now that Sacramento-based retailer Dimple Records has announced it'll be shutting down later this year. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew 911 Fee, Tax Law Changes Hand California More Than $1 Billion In New Revenue — And Budget Wins For Gov. Gavin NewsomJune 20, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has given final approval to a series of tax law changes that will net the state more than $1 billion a year. And the Senate approved an increase to California’s fee on landlines and cell phones to modernize the 911 system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento State Community Mourns Death Of Police Officer Tara O’SullivanJune 20, 2019 | Bob MoffittSchool leaders called O’Sullivan a leader and a hero. She was an alumna and member of the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars program’s inaugural class. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Name Suspect In Murder Of Officer Tara O'SullivanJune 20, 2019 | Emily Zentner | Bob MoffittSacramento Police have arrested 45-year-old Adel Sambrano Ramos in the murder of Sacramento Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan on Wednesday night.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Population Is Majority-Minority. The Attorneys Who Represent It Are Overwhelmingly White.June 20, 2019 | Scott RoddCalifornia is one of the most diverse states in the country, but the lawyers in the Attorney General’s office are mostly white. Some experts say this lack of diversity may impact the department’s ability to represent the needs of all Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.