Winners and Losers in the “House of Origin” WeekMay 31, 2013State government reporter Katie Orr checks in with a wrap-up of what was a very busy week at the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Army Corps Staffers FurloughedMay 31, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Department of Defense has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to furlough 301 employees in the western United States. A “significant majority” are in the Sacramento headquarters.
Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Fails in AssemblyMay 31, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has rejected legislation that would regulate medical marijuana. But the bill’s author says he’ll try again later this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UOP Researcher: New Drug Could Treat Some Heart Failure, Alzheimer’sMay 31, 2013 | Rich IbarraA new drug promises hope to tens of thousands of patients who are prone to heart failure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Kings Have New Owners and a New CoachMay 31, 2013 | Bob MoffittCapital Public Radio learned this morning that the majority shares of the team have been transferred from the Maloof Family and Robert Hernreich to Vivek Ranadive and a group of investors who will keep the team in Sacramento.
Business Journal: Convention Center Facelift, K Street Development, Roseville Shopping CenterMay 31, 2013 | Marianne RussThere's talk of a major facelift for the Sacramento Convention Center, and several developments are getting underway on Sacramento's troubled K street. Jack Robinson with the Sacramento Business Journal gives us an update. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Barrage of Bills, and Looking Ahead to the State BudgetMay 31, 2013 | Marianne RussCalifornia lawmakers are 15 days away from a deadline to pass a budget, and this week they also faced a deadline for passing bills from one house to the other. They took action on hundreds of measures including the minimum wage, and plastic bags. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Source: Warriors' Mike Malone Picked To Be Head Coach of Sacramento KingsMay 30, 2013The AP is reporting that a person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone to be their head coach.
Grand Jury Releases Report on Stockton FinancesMay 30, 2013 | Rich IbarraA grand jury report casts a critical eye at Stockton's long-term fiscal health. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Seeks To More Quickly Remove Levee EncroachmentsMay 30, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe California State Senate passed a bill today that could help the state deal more quickly with private encroachment on state levees.
