West Nile Virus Activity Strong in Sacramento and Yolo CountiesJuly 9, 2013 | Amy QuintonMosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus are turning up in great numbers in areas of Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Highway 50 Near Kyburz Now Completely OpenJuly 9, 2013 | Bob MoffittCaltrans re-opened the stretch of highway near the town of Kyburz which had been restricted to controlled, one-lane traffic.
California Planning Energy Future Without San OnofreJuly 9, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers want to know how the state is going to make up for the loss of a major electricity source. A State Senate committee will hold a hearing on the issue tomorrow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
AAA: No Big Changes In Gas PricesJuly 9, 2013 | Steve MilneIf you don’t mind the current cost of gasoline you’ll like a new report that projects prices at the pump will likely hold steady through the summer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Freshman Lawmakers Face Different Legislative FutureJuly 9, 2013 | Katie OrrA new version of term limits, a new way to draw voting districts, a new primary election system. Each took effect in 2012 and was intended to moderate the California legislature. There is hope the changes have been effective, but so far no proof. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes as West Nile Activity IncreasesJuly 9, 2013 | Marianne RussCrews are spraying for mosquitoes in Yolo County this week in an effort to stop the spread of West Nile Virus.
Bay Bridge Span Opening Delayed, But Leno Expects No More SurprisesJuly 9, 2013California State Senator Mark Leno says officials feel confident there will be no other surprises after revealing that the eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will NOT open as scheduled on Labor Day.
Jazz Review: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band: That's It!July 9, 2013 | Devin YamanakaDevin Yamanaka likes the New Orleans-style music coming from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band's new release because the band has stayed "wonderfully the same."
(Update) Kyburz Fire Continues, 160 Acres Burned, But Highway 50 Re-openedJuly 8, 2013After being closed for several hours, a Sierra stretch of U.S. Highway 50 has been re-opened to controlled, one-way traffic. But the wildfire that has claimed 160 acres near Kyburz continues to burn.
Giants, Dodgers on Same Team? Yes, for Workers Comp BillJuly 8, 2013Here’s something the Giants and Dodgers actually agree on: They both support a bill to tweak state workers' compensation law as it relates to pro athletes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.