EnvironmentFirefighters Make Progress On Sand Fire; Hundreds Still EvacuatedJuly 27, 2014The Sand Fire is holding at 3,800 acres, with 50 percent containment. Fifty-one structures have burned, including 13 residences. The fire began Friday near Highway 49 and Sand Ridge Road at the Amador-El Dorado county line. UPDATE: 10:05 p.m.
EnvironmentSand Fire Triples In Size, More Evacuations OrderedJuly 26, 2014The Sand Fire, near the Amador-El Dorado county line, more than tripled in size Saturday, and has now burned 4,000 acres. The fire has claimed 12 structures, and stands at 20 percent containment. UPDATE: 8:51 p.m.
EnvironmentSand Fire At Amador-El Dorado County Line 20 Percent Contained; Two Structures BurnedJuly 25, 2014The Sand Fire in Amador County was 20 percent contained as of late Friday. The blaze is burning near the El Dorado County line, has grown to more than 1,300 acres and burned two structures. UPDATED: 11:25 p.m.
State GovernmentYee Faces New Racketeering, Conspiracy ChargesJuly 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia state Sen. Leland Yee faces new federal charges of racketeering and conspiracy after pleading "not guilty" to bribery and corruption charges in March.
Double Good News For City And Arena ProjectJuly 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: A judge finalizes his decision favoring the City of Sacramento in an on-going court case. Also, the City's bond rating was bumped up by a ratings service. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Photos Reveal Wandering Wolf OR-7 Has 3 PupsJuly 25, 2014(AP) -- Wildlife officials say the wandering wolf known as OR-7 has three pups.
Business Journal: Fewer Solo Doctors, Sutter Data Theft Lawsuit, Divorce Rates UpJuly 25, 2014 | Steve MilneNew data show more than half of Sacramento area doctors now work for the big health systems. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Sacramento Weighs In On Bay-Delta Conservation PlanJuly 25, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento says it has significant concerns about the proposed twin-tunnel project.
$50,000 Reward Offered In Stockton Bank HeistJuly 25, 2014(AP) -- Authorities announced a reward of $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a fourth suspect in the deadly shootout in Stockton.
Appeals Court Upholds Proposed Bullet Train RouteJuly 25, 2014(AP) -- A state appeals court sided with proponents of the proposed high-speed rail project Thursday.
