Brown Signs Fracking Regulation BillSeptember 20, 2013 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed 10 bills into law today, including a measure regulating the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Despite 29,000 New Jobs, Calif. Unemp. Rate Jumps to 8.9%September 20, 2013 | Ben AdlerAfter a steady drop over the last couple of years, California’s unemployment rate has gone up again – for the second month in a row. That’s because the state isn’t adding jobs fast enough to absorb all the people looking for work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farms and Manufacturing Add Jobs Locally In AugustSeptember 20, 2013 | Steve MilneUnemployment in the four-county Sacramento area fell in August. The jobless rate was 8.5%, down from 8.9% in July.
Renewed funding Helps California Courts Restore Some ServicesSeptember 20, 2013 | Max PringleCourts throughout California are hoping a $60 million infusion of state funding will help restore services that had been eliminated because of budget cuts. San Joaquin County Superior Court says it will restart small claims hearings in November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Annual Parkway Clean Up Is SaturdaySeptember 20, 2013 | Steve MilneThe American River Parkway in Sacramento will look a lot cleaner after tomorrow. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: BevMo, UCD Med Center, Green Chemistry, Home SalesSeptember 20, 2013 | Steve MilneBevMo is coming to Midtown Sacramento. Will other national chains follow? Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson talks about that and other economic stories in our weekly business chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
North Lake Tahoe Hosts 'Ironman'September 20, 2013 | Ky PlaskonNorth Lake Tahoe will host its biggest event since the Winter Olympics of 1960 this weekend, and the impact is expected to last well beyond. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm-To-Fork Week Starts With Banquet On A BridgeSeptember 20, 2013 | Elaine CornIt’s been nearly a year since Mayor Kevin Johnson proclaimed Sacramento “America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County Schools Lag Behind, But ProgressingSeptember 19, 2013 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin County schools are still lagging behind the state average in literacy after tests to measure English proficiency and ready among third graders. But progress is being made. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Feds Tour Farm To Schools Program in Yolo CountySeptember 19, 2013 | Bob MoffittA federal grant program has helped increase the amount of fresh, locally-grown vegetables used in schools.
