Calif. Egg Farmers Debate Potential Farm Bill ProvisionDecember 3, 2013Egg farmers in California have their hackles up over a potential farm bill provision that they say could put them out of business.
Depression In Elders On The Rise After HolidaysDecember 3, 2013As the Thanksgiving-Chanukah festivities wind down, mental health experts are on the lookout for signs of depression - especially among the elderly. In many cases, the days after the holidays are the most difficult for seniors.
New Field Poll: More Californians Critical Of President ObamaDecember 3, 2013 | Marianne RussA new Field Poll finds that more Californians are growing critical of the work President Barack Obama is doing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Plans To Fast-Track Food Stamp Recipients to Health CareDecember 3, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe state of California says as many as 600,000 people who receive food stamps could be fast-tracked into Medi-Cal next year if the federal government approves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm Bill Amendment Opposed By Calif. LegislatorsDecember 2, 2013 | Amy QuintonAn amendment to the US House version of the federal Farm Bill has upset a bipartisan group of California lawmakers. The group has written a letter to House leaders calling for its removal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Celebrating Holidays With Pay RaiseDecember 2, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers will be celebrating the holidays with a larger paycheck this year. Salary increases go into effect today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Storm Approaches Eastern SierraDecember 2, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe National Weather Service issued a ”Winter Storm Warning” for tomorrow in the eastern Sierra. The cold storm might impact the morning commute and school delays. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Runners Help Boost Profits In Slow MonthDecember 2, 2013 | Steve MilneThousands of out-of-town runners will be converging in Sacramento later this week for the annual California International Marathon, or CIM. That means a boost in profits for some businesses. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gas Prices Hold SteadyDecember 2, 2013 | Steve MilneA new report finds gas prices in the Sacramento area have remained relatively flat.
Theatre Review: Crazy Horse And CusterDecember 2, 2013 | Jeff HudsonThe holiday season shows are taking over local stages, but audiences still have a two weeks to see a provocative new play, imagining a conversation in the afterlife between two famous figures at the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.