Nimbus Fish Ladder OpensNovember 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittHundreds of people watched this morning as the first salmon of the season made their way up the fish ladder at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
SMUD Testing New Concentrating Solar Power ProjectNovember 4, 2013 | Amy QuintonSMUD is launching a new clean energy project to help improve efficiency at its natural gas-fired power plant. The US Energy Department has given the utility $10 million to test the technology. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bera Bill Would Delay ACA TaxNovember 4, 2013 | Steve MilneA tax on health insurance companies is scheduled to take effect next year as part of the Affordable Care Act.
Study: California May Not Reach 2050 Greenhouse Emission GoalsNovember 4, 2013 | Max PringleA new report says California will not reach its green house gas emission reduction goals for 2050 unless much higher standards are put in place. The state want to bring emissions down to 80 percent of 1990 level Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Post-June High School Graduates Get Own CeremonyNovember 4, 2013 | Steve MilneToday is Graduation Day for 50 young people from the Class of 2013 in Sacramento who fell short of completing graduation requirements earlier this year, but who worked over the summer to earn their high school diplomas.
Disgorgement Fight Could Shape Dark Money's Future in CANovember 4, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe outcome of a campaign finance fight between California’s Fair Political Practices Commission and two political action committees could help shape the future of “dark money” contributions in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Toxic Waste Control Department Trying to Clean Up Its ActNovember 4, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornians produce two million tons of hazardous waste every year. And the department that manages that waste has faced criticism for the way it operates. Now the department is trying to clean up its act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Tech Meters Proposed For SacramentoNovember 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittOld-time, coin-operated parking meters could be a thing of the past in Sacramento if the City Council approves more than $3.6 million for new meters like the one in this picture. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe-area Groups urge Congress to Approve Restoration ActNovember 4, 2013 | Ky PlaskonCongress is considering reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. The bill comes as a traditional source of restoration money is running out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Clinics waiting for state approval for insurance exchange enrollmentNovember 4, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento-area clinics say some of their staff have been waiting for about a month for final approval from the state to help sign people up for the new health insurance marketplace. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
