State GovernmentJudge: "Realigned" California Felons Should Be Eligible To VoteMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerAn Alameda County judge has ruled that tens of thousands of California felons should be eligible to vote, overturning a decision made by Secretary of State Debra Bowen from 2011. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Road Closures, Parking Restrictions For Amgen Tour Of CaliforniaMay 7, 2014Sacramento city officials are urging motorists to plan ahead this weekend with downtown road closures and parking restrictions slated to begin Friday for the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California.
EnvironmentDrought Wreaks Havoc On Almond Growers As Water Prices SkyrocketMay 7, 2014 | Rich IbarraAlmond growers are desperately looking for irrigation water as the drought is takes a toll on California's almond crop - and not just for this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New City Budget Would Boost Police, Fire, ParksMay 7, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe Sacramento city council begins its budget hearings this week on a spending proposal that includes restorations for police, fire and parks - but doesn't address the city's long-term liabilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Authorities, Ranchers Wrangle Cow On The Loose In Elk GroveMay 7, 2014A cow that was disrupting traffic Wednesday morning in the area of Highway 99 and Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove has been captured safely.
Students Bear Burden of State Higher Ed Funding ShortageMay 7, 2014A new report on state spending for higher education delivers discouraging news for graduating high school seniors. State funding per student at the University of California and Cal State remains near the lowest point in decade.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Considering Temp Worker Protection BillMay 7, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would hold companies legally responsible for the wages and working conditions of people employed through third party subcontractors is making its way through the legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConstitutional Amendment Would Allow Lawmaker Suspensions Without PayMay 6, 2014 | Katie OrrRecent scandals in the California Senate continue to cause ripples throughout the Capitol. Now an effort is underway to broaden the options for dealing with misbehaving lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Breezy Winds, Lingering Showers Expected In Sacramento ValleyMay 6, 2014 | Marianne RussThe storm that moved through Northern California over the past 24 hours brought a small amount of rain to the drought-ravaged region.
Nevada Wildlife Officials Recommending More Hunts To Control Bighorn Sheep, Elk PopulationsMay 6, 2014 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time the Nevada Department of Wildlife is proposing a hunt for female Bighorn sheep. It's also issuing a record number of tags for elk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.