Only One Major Fracking Bill Left Now at Calif. CapitolJune 12, 2013 | Ben AdlerA bill that would regulate the controversial oil and gas extraction process known as “fracking” in California has stalled at the State Capitol.
Charity Celebrates Help For The HomelessJune 12, 2013 | Bob MoffittWednesday, the Loaves and Fishes charity held a parade to celebrate its 30th anniversary of helping Sacramento’s homeless. Staff and hundreds of people who were once homeless celebrated all of the programs the organization has created. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Housing Market Recovery Gaining MomentumJune 12, 2013The Sacramento area residential housing market recovery appears to be gaining momentum.
City Budget Approved, Council DividedJune 12, 2013 | Steve MilneThe City of Sacramento has a new spending plan.
SACOG Studying More Local Food ProcessingJune 12, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Area Council of Governments says farmers markets make up most of the locally grown food that’s sold locally. The organization is studying how best to improve the region’s ability to process food. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
AAA: Gas Prices To Hold Steady, Possibly Dip FurtherJune 12, 2013 | Steve MilneA new report says gas prices are falling in Northern California and will continue dropping through the end of this month. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
School Districts Have Different Attitudes on School Funding FormulaJune 12, 2013 | Katie OrrSchool districts in California will receive varying amounts of money under the state’s new school funding plan. And attitudes about the plan vary as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Agreement Diverts Money From Cap-and-TradeJune 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s budget agreement borrows $500-million from the state’s cap-and-trade program. Environmentalists say the maneuver neglects polluted communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State and Counties Strike Deal on Health SpendingJune 11, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia county and state negotiators have come to a budget deal on how local governments can use state dollars for health care under the Affordable Care Act.
Kings Coach FinedJune 11, 2013It didn’t take long for the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings to get his first fine, even though the fine was for saying something nice.
