Thousands Of Fish Dead In Sparks MarinaJanuary 16, 2014(AP) -- State and wildlife officials are trying to determine why all the fish died in a Sparks marina -- a stocked fishery that has flourished since it was created east of Reno 14 years ago.
State Officials Back Away From Outlawing Controversial Coyote Killing ContestsJanuary 16, 2014State Fish and Game commissioners backed away from proposals by wildlife advocates on Wednesday that would expand restrictions on hunting with packs of dogs, and outlaw coyote-killing contests.
Law Enforcement Announces Break-up of California Mail Theft RingsJanuary 15, 2014 | Max PringleFederal and local law enforcement officials have announced arrests and prosecutions in a flurry of mail theft cases. Sacramento, Bakersfield and Fresno were the focus of months of investigations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Diversifies Water Pumping CapabilityJanuary 15, 2014 | Bob MoffittIn light of the Sacramento City Council decision to impose water-use restrictions, the city is increasing the ways it can pump water from different sources.
California Board of Ed Will Make Multi-Billion Dollar DecisionJanuary 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Education will decide tomorrow how school districts can spend billions of dollars in state funding next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin Residents Get Incentives To Use Natural GasJanuary 15, 2014 | Rich IbarraMost San Joaquin Valley residents have had to forgo burning wood in their fireplaces the past couple of months, but a switch to gas can get you a $500 rebate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: Old Trees Grow Fastest; Store More CarbonJanuary 15, 2014 | Amy QuintonNew research from a California-based forest ecologist shows that older trees are better at absorbing carbon dioxide than what has been commonly assumed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: Majority Minority Electorate In California By 2016January 15, 2014 | Steve MilneA new study on the demographics of California voters says the year 2016 will mark an historic turning point in the ethnicity of voters.
More Regulations to Come in School SpendingJanuary 15, 2014The State Board of Education is expected to vote on a historic new set of rules tomorrow. Educators have been waiting on these, because they spell out how public school districts should spend an influx of extra state funding on high-needs students.
Parcel Tax For Libraries Will Go Before City of Sacramento VotersJanuary 15, 2014 | Bob MoffittVoters will decide in June whether parcel taxes should increase to pay for library maintenance.
