Evidence for Rape Cases Remains Stuck on Police ShelvesJanuary 17, 2014Thousands of rape kits are sitting in city police departments throughout the state. But now lawmakers say they?re going to do something to clear the backlog and help victims get justice.
Ask Emily: HSAs, COBRA: Do they mesh with Obamacare?January 17, 2014This is a critical moment in the evolution of Obamacare – and of this column. Tens of thousands of you already have enrolled in health plans that will kick in a few days from now, if they haven’t already.
Business Journal: Enotria Closes, Mother And Block Butcher Bar Open, Loehmann's PlazaJanuary 17, 2014 | Steve MilneOne Sacramento restaurant closes, two more open. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has the details. Also, what new water restrictions in Sacramento mean for businesses, and the future of Loehmann's Plaza now that Loehmann's is closing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Long-time Reno Ski Shop ClosingJanuary 16, 2014 | Ky PlaskonReno Mountain Sports is closing after 40 years in business. Lack of snow over the past three years in the Tahoe area is part of the reason Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UPDATED: Maldonado Ends Campaign For Governor's OfficeJanuary 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown now has one less Republican challenger in his expected bid for re-election this fall – but that could change soon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Bikes At School For Homeless KidsJanuary 16, 2014 | Bob MoffittToday the Mustard Seed School for homeless children in Sacramento took ownership of 20 new bicycles and 50 helmets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Californians Weigh In On Education FundingJanuary 16, 2014 | Katie OrrHundreds of parents, students and administrators attended a marathon state school board meeting to weigh in on how California’s new state funding formula should be implemented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Kings To Accept Bitcoin For PurchasesJanuary 16, 2014(AP) -- The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that fans can now purchase tickets and merchandise items with bitcoins.
Bipartisan Group Of Legislators Call for Drought DeclarationJanuary 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonA bipartisan group of California lawmakers, farmers and farm workers is calling for a water bond and a drought declaration from the Governor. Many of the people who showed up were from drought-stricken areas of the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Foreclosures Drop In Sacramento, StocktonJanuary 16, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe latest foreclosure numbers show steep and nearly identical decreases for Sacramento and Stockton compared to last year.
