EnvironmentAre New Fracking Regulations in California Enough?March 25, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is instituting what some are calling the toughest regulations in the nation for the controversial oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. But some say the regulations don't go far enough and instead want a ban. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Campaign To Establish Business Tax For Schools In Washoe County BeginsMarch 25, 2014 | Ky PlaskonTeachers, a student and business owners gathered on the steps of McKinley Park School in Downtown Reno to support the Education Initiative. It would impose a 2 percent tax on businesses that earn more than a million dollars a year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rain, Snow Expected In Sacramento RegionMarch 25, 2014Get ready for some wet weather -- and maybe even a few thunderstorms -- over the next couple of days in drought- ridden Northern California.
EnvironmentCity Issues More Than 350 Water Violation Notices In 48 HoursMarch 25, 2014 | Steve MilneIt's raining, but we're still in a drought and more than 350 people are getting a stern reminder about that from the City of Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Maintains Fundraising LeadMarch 24, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocratic incumbent Jerry Brown continues to hold a commanding fundraising lead in the California Governor’s race.
Roseville Imposes Mandatory Water CutbacksMarch 24, 2014Roseville is requiring all residents to reduce their water use by 20 percent, starting today.
Theatre Review: Wrong for Each OtherMarch 24, 2014 | Jeff HudsonSacramento’s B Street Theatre has been staging plays by Canadian writer Norm Foster for years. Its current production is a romantic comedy titled “Wrong for Each Other.” Critic Jeff Hudson says the script is less than stellar. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Prohibit Spending on High Speed RailMarch 24, 2014 | Katie OrrConstruction on California’s complicated high speed rail project is set to begin this summer. But one lawmaker says the state should slow down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Lights But Old Efficiency For City ProjectMarch 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 6:54 A.M. March 27, 2014: Three Sacramento neighborhoods are in line for new street lights. But, the new lights won't be much more efficient than the old ones. Two departments within the City appear to have their wires crossed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Lawmakers Consider Leftover Medication BillMarch 24, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneLocal California governments, retirees and clean water advocates have teamed up to push a bill before state lawmakers this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
