West Sacramento Man Convicted Of Stealing BeesFebruary 21, 2014 | Melody StoneToday, a Yolo County jury found Viktor Zhdamirov, 51, of West Sacramento guilty of stealing bee hives from commercial beekeeping company, Tauzer Apiaries.
Zero Allocation of Water From Central Valley ProjectFebruary 21, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe US Bureau of Reclamation says farmers who depend on water from the Central Valley Project will receive a “zero allocation” because of the drought. Water districts say tens of thousands of acres of permanent crops are at risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calderon Indicted On Fraud, Bribery ChargesFebruary 21, 2014(UPDATE 1 P.M.) -- A California State Senator could face up to 400 years in prison after being charged in a public corruption case. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Tuli's Closes Other Eateries Reopen, Covered California Jobs, Elk Grove Med SchoolFebruary 21, 2014 | Steve MilneTuli's Bistro in midtown Sacramento closed this week, but other recently shuttered eateries are reopening. The story tops this week's review of economic news from Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Supreme Court: Termed-out City Council Members Can't Run For MayorFebruary 21, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court has excluded some well-known politicians from running for Mayor of Reno. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Union Seeks To Limit Health Care Costs With Two Ballot MeasuresFebruary 21, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California labor union is collecting signatures for two ballot measures. One would limit the amount hospitals could charge patients to 25 percent above actual costs. The other would cap CEO salaries at non-profit hospitals at $450,000 dollars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Audio Postcard: Sounds From Sochi with Beth RuyakFebruary 21, 2014A month ago, Capital Public Radio's Beth Ruyak had no idea she'd be going to the Sochi Olympics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
USA Women Lose Gold To Canada In A Hockey ClassicFebruary 21, 2014The U.S. led late in the third period, but an increasingly desperate Canadian squad scored two goals in less than four minutes. Then it put the game away in overtime.
Ukrainian Skier Leaves Olympics To Join Protesters At HomeFebruary 21, 2014Bogdana Matsotska said she would not compete in the slalom event on Friday. The alpine skiing competition was considered her best event at the Winter Games.
Oh No! When U.S. And Canada Face Off, 'Loser Keeps Bieber'February 21, 2014An electronic billboard in Illinois has jokingly raised the stakes for Friday's big hockey game. This may give fans another reason to belieb ... oops, we mean believe ... in their team.
