California Assembly Elects Toni Atkins As Assembly SpeakerMarch 17, 2014 | Max PringleThe California State Assembly elected San Diego Democrat Toni Atkins Monday as the 69th Assembly Speaker. Atkins will be the first open lesbian to serve as Speaker. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
St. Patrick's Day Boosts Local BusinessMarch 15, 2014 | Melody StoneShamrocks, green beer, corned beef and cabbage – the holiday celebrating the man who is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish, is also a nice boost of Sacramento businesses.
West Nile Virus Spotted Early This YearMarch 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe warm weather is bringing out some not-too-welcome visitors...mosquitoes and along with them the West Nile Virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DMV Suffers Computer ShutdownsMarch 14, 2014The Department of Motor Vehicles computer system was briefly shut down throughout California today. Outages occurred yesterday as well.
High Schoolers Battle For Robotic SupremacyMarch 14, 2014 | Melody StoneBalls fly through the air, the crowd cheers, the announcer excitedly describes the scene as it unfolds – you might think this is any normal high school sporting event, but the players on the court aren't tall athletic humans, they’re robots.
Rail Agency Halts Plans To Remove Rare RedwoodMarch 14, 2014(AP) -- Transit officials in Northern California have suspended plans to remove a rare redwood tree to make way for planned railway tracks.
California Regulators Target Toxic Chemicals in Three ProductsMarch 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are targeting paint strippers, spray foam insulation and children’s foam sleeping mats that contain toxic chemicals. The products could be banned if manufacturers can’t find safer alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Donnelly Says Campaign Strong Despite TurmoilMarch 14, 2014(AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly says the sudden departure of his campaign manager will not hamper his push to energize activists during this weekend's GOP convention.
Business Journal: Fresh Market Leaves, Davis Conference Center, Elk Grove Wooing TexasMarch 14, 2014 | Steve MilneElk Grove is aggressively looking for employers to bring jobs to the city and has placed a newspaper ad in Houston, Texas. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has more on that story. Plus, why Fresh Market likely closed its local stores. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fairfield Man Accused Of Biting Off Baby's NoseMarch 14, 2014Authorities said that a Fairfield man bit off his 1-month-old son's nose out of frustration because the child was crying.
