LAO Expects Higher State Revenues than Gov. BrownMay 17, 2013California’s non-partisan legislative analyst says the revenue projections in Governor Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal are too pessimistic – by more than three billion dollars. That’s already prompting some calls to increase spending.
Here They Stay: NBA Owners Reject Kings RelocationMay 16, 2013After meeting for hours, NBA owners gave a resounding “no” to the bid to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. But it’s still unclear if the team will be sold to the local investor group that’s promised to build a new downtown basketball arena.
Mayor: This Deal is DoneMay 16, 2013But, the papers have not been signed. Fourteen months ago, the mayor said much the same thing.
Assembly Passes TRUST Act for Second TimeMay 16, 2013The California Assembly has passed a bill that limits when local law enforcement agencies can turn undocumented immigrants over to federal authorities.
Study Gives Glimpse of How Realignment is WorkingMay 16, 2013After about a year and a half in place, California’s policy of prison realignment is still controversial. But today the Corrections Department offered a glimpse of how it’s working.
Council Approves Final Plan for DeltaMay 16, 2013The Delta Stewardship Council has unanimously approved the final plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The plan is designed to protect the Delta ecosystem while providing a more reliable supply of water for California.
Here They Vote: Decision Day for NBA OwnersMay 15, 2013This could finally be the day basketball fans in Sacramento and Seattle learn whether they’ll have a team in town next year. NBA owners have begun meeting in Dallas and they’re expected to vote on whether to allow the Kings to move.
As it Happens: NBA Votes on Future of KingsMay 15, 2013The NBA Board of Governors met in a Dallas hotel to vote on the potential relocation of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. Twitter was abuzz with news updates and fan reaction. This feature will be updated as the story unfolds. (Refresh browser often.)
DataQuick: Sacramento Area Home Prices RisingMay 15, 2013New data show Sacramento County’s median home price went up $5,000 in one month.
Future of Arena Tied To Maloof Decision To Sell... Or NotMay 15, 2013The decision by the NBA Board of Governors to keep the Sacramento Kings from relocating means work on a downtown arena project in Sacramento will continue. But the project can’t move at full speed until the team is sold to a Sacramento group.
