Interior Secretary Addresses California's Fracking ConcernsNovember 8, 2013These days Governor Brown can barely go anywhere without being confronted by anti-fracking protesters. "Fear of fracking" is rampant. And that has the federal government's top land manager worried.
Union Files Two Health Cost Ballot InitiativesNovember 8, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia’s largest union of health care workers today submitted a pair of ballot initiatives to the Attorney General. The unions say the measures will save consumers $2.5 billion in annual costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Zipcars, Milagro, Davis Open SpaceNovember 8, 2013 | Steve MilneMore Zipcars and other transportation alternatives in Sacramento, a public market in Carmichael called Milagro and open space versus a research park in Davis. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has the lowdown. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reno Gets More Electric Car Charging StationsNovember 8, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe Reno area is expecting to more than double the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the next six months. The latest stations were unveiled on Thursday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Affordable Care Act Fair In Sacramento This WeekendNovember 8, 2013 | Bob MoffittUninsured people in the Sacramento region will be able to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act Saturday at an enrollment event at the Sacramento Convention Center.
With Donnelly's Entry, 2014 Governor's Race Begins to Take ShapeNovember 7, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Democratic Governor Jerry Brown now has an official Republican challenger if he runs for re-election next year - with two more GOP candidates poised to join in. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report Shines Light on County Variation in California's Health Safety NetNovember 7, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA new report from California health advocates suggests the state’s safety net for the uninsured looks vastly different depending on what county you live in. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Speed Rail Causes Controversy in Kings CountyNovember 7, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s high-speed rail project is surging forward. But it’s leaving a lot of angry people in its wake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New National Assessment Shows California Schools Improving But Lagging Other StatesNovember 7, 2013 | Max PringleNew National Assessment Shows California Schools Improving But Lagging Other States. The National Assessment of Educational Progress has released its periodic evaluation of fourth and eighth grade achievement.
Car And Ride Share Programs Thrive In SacramentoNovember 7, 2013 | Melody StoneToday app-based transportation alternatives abound in Sacramento. Looking to impress a date? Summon an UBER. Need to run errands for a few hours? Reserve a Zipcar. Looking for a safe way to get home from the bar? Get a Lyft.
