Promises of Defense and Hugs For Cousins From New Sacramento Kings Head CoachJune 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings introduced their new coach, Mike Malone to Sacramento today. New majority owner Vivek Ranadive said it was no secret Malone was the most sought-after assistant coach on the market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sabotage of Incline Village Bear TrapsJune 3, 2013 | Ky PlaskonNevada wildlife officials say their efforts to keep bears from foraging in human garbage are being thwarted by animal activists who sabotage bear traps. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Commission Formed to Examine Calif. Parks SystemJune 3, 2013 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s administration is forming a volunteer commission to recommend changes to California’s struggling state parks system.
Theatre Review: Les MiserablesJune 3, 2013 | Jeff HudsonThe hugely popular musical “Les Misérables” is back in Sacramento on a 25th anniversary tour. Theatre critic Jeff Hudson says this retooled production actually stacks up better than several previous touring versions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Workplace Wellness Programs Take Off, Using Money as a MotivatorJune 3, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneMany employers are incorporating healthy activities into the workplace, often using money as a motivator. But the trend comes with concerns about who’s paying more for health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Spending on Scholarships, Welfare Proposed in Democratic BudgetsJune 3, 2013Revenues are up in California, and many legislative Democrats want to use the money to restore previous funding cuts. But Republicans say now is not the time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Measure Would Impose Safety Rules on Trampoline ParksJune 3, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA non-profit group wants trampoline parks in California to be safer, and it’s sponsored a bill to regulate them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
McKinley Park Rebuild BeginsJune 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittIt’s been almost a year since a fire destroyed part of the McKinley Park playground. Volunteers will begin construction of a new playground this morning.
Lawmakers Debate Whether to Overhaul or Abolish Enterprise ZonesJune 3, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia has used enterprise zones for more than 25 years as a way to encourage business in blighted urban areas. Many lawmakers agree the program has flaws. But few agree about what to do to fix them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Third Parties Say Open Primary System Harmful To ThemJune 3, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornians voted to move to an open primary system in 2010. Now the state’s smaller political parties say the system is depriving voters of alternative choices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
