Boehner And Cruz, And Lew Too: Voices On The ShutdownOctober 6, 2013With a government shutdown nearing its second week, there were no signs of a deal in Washington Sunday. But several leaders are speaking out about the impasse, even as they look ahead to the next battle: an Oct. 17 deadline to raise the debt ceiling.
House Passes Bill Allowing Back Pay For Furloughed WorkersOctober 5, 2013Federal workers who were furloughed by a government shutdown will receive back pay once they return to work, if a bill passed by the House of Representatives Saturday meets Senate approval. The White House has said it favors such a move.
Shutdown: Straggling Hikers Last Visitors Still in YosemiteOctober 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittYosemite National Park is closed until further notice because of the government shutdown.
Solano County Fire Burns 1,000 AcresOctober 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittA wildfire has burned 1,000 acres southeast of Fairfield.
Stockton Mayor Spends Own Money on Gun BuybackOctober 4, 2013Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva is offering money for guns tomorrow. The mayor says his goal is to take guns off the streets which could be used in a crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Four Things To Know On Day 4 Of The ShutdownOctober 4, 2013With the partial shutdown of the federal government now into its fourth day, here are four stories to help bring us all up to speed:
Airshow Continues Despite Shutdown, SequestrationOctober 4, 2013 | Steve MilneDespite the federal government shutdown, the annual California Capital Airshow will go on as scheduled this weekend in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Health Link Sees Heavy Traffic in First Three DaysOctober 4, 2013 | Ky PlaskonIn the early days of its operation. the Nevada Health Insurance Exchange has had tens of thousands more users - and inquiries - than expected, and is scrambling to keep up with inquiries and applications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High Winds Cause Power Outages in SacramentoOctober 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittHigh winds caused power outages for 16,000 Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers today Thursday. Two of the outages in Downtown Sacramento were caused by falling tree limbs. Service was restored within 20 minutes.
I-5 Reopened In Downtown Stockton Following GrassfiresOctober 3, 2013 | Bob Moffitt(5:37 p.m. update) The California Highway Patrol says I-5 has reopened to traffic in both directions near the Highway 4 interchange in downtown Stockton following a series of grass fires which were sparked Thursday afternoon.