Flu-Related Deaths In Calif. Now At 278February 21, 2014The number of flu-related deaths has increased again in California -- by 35 in the past week -- bringing the total number of deaths to 278 this season.
New Data Shows A Steady Drop In Regional Jobless RatesFebruary 21, 2014The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported lower jobless rates in the Sacramento Region than in the past two years. The highest jobless rate was reported in Sutter County, while Placer County has the lowest unemployment rate. (Infographic)
Drought Impacts Fish In Northern NevadaFebruary 21, 2014 | Ky PlaskonDrought conditions in northern Nevada are already having a dramatic impact on fish and fishery management. The Nevada Department of Wildlife is planning for less water in the Truckee River this summer and that means stocking fewer fish. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Offer Parents College Saving Account Tax CreditFebruary 21, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would give low and middle income parents up to $500 in annual tax credits for investing in California’s “Scholar Share” college savings program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg: Replace Cap-and-Trade With Carbon Tax for Vehicle FuelsFebruary 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg wants to exempt vehicle fuels from California’s cap-and-trade system, which they’re currently set to enter next year. Instead, he wants a carbon tax at the gas pump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amgen Tour's First Two Stages in Sacramento and FolsomFebruary 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe first stage of the race will start in Sacramento go through the foothills and return to the Capitol.
Basketball Game Raises Awareness For Organ, Tissue DonationFebruary 20, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA team of doctors played a team of organ donors and recipients to encourage people to sign up as donors at Sacramento's basketball arena Wednesday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Google Provides Free Training For Central Valley BusinessesFebruary 20, 2014 | Rich IbarraGoogle is helping small businesses in the Central Valley and around the country to set up commercial websites so that they can compete in the digital marketplace.
Williams Is Second American To Win Winter And Summer Olympic MedalsFebruary 20, 2014One year ago, Lauryn Williams had never tried bobsled racing at all; she was only elevated to the elite U.S. women's team 11 days ago. Wednesday, she made Olympic history.
Female Figure Skaters Compete For Gold — And The Sport's FutureFebruary 20, 2014The competition is fierce: the defending South Korean champion, a 15-year-old Russian phenom who has thrilled the figure skating world, and three Americans heading into Thursday in the top 10.
