State GovernmentCalifornia Burns Through Firefighting BudgetSeptember 29, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is tapping into reserves to pay for the cost of fighting wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: Causes Of Drought Linked To Climate ChangeSeptember 29, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe drought currently hitting California is one of the worst in state history. A new study by climate scientists at Stanford links the cause of the drought to climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs, Vetoes Bills As Time Runs DownSeptember 29, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed bills today relating to education, care facilities and foster children. But he also vetoed several. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
9/29 King Fire Monday Update: More Containment ReportedSeptember 29, 2014 | Marianne RussUPDATE: 7:50 P.M. - Fire containment now at 92 percent. The cooler, rainy weather over the weekend helped crews make even more progress toward taming the huge King Fire burning in a heavily forested region 60 miles east of Sacramento.
State GovernmentBusy Bill Signing Weekend For Governor BrownSeptember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown signed dozens of bills over the weekend, from measures dealing with schools and education to prison sentencing for drug offenders.
Health CareNot Too Early For Flu ShotsSeptember 29, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFlu season usually starts up in October, and that's just around the corner. Health officials recommend getting flu shots as soon as they're available. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Burning: Northern Californians Prepare For MegafiresSeptember 29, 2014A year after the Sierra Nevada's largest wildfire ever and in the midst of a severe drought we examine how northern Californians are coping with the increased threat of megafires. Part 1 of our 5-part series and mulitmedia project California Burning.
Officer Vin Skupa Isn't With The I.R.S.September 29, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Internal Revenue Service is warning you to report anyone who calls you representing the IRS or Treasury Department. It’s a scam. The IRS says it has a policy of never making initial contact by phone, text message or email.
Reno Building Inspectors Lag Behind The BoomSeptember 29, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThere's a construction boom in the Reno area these days, and not enough inspectors to keep up with all the permit applications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAnalyzing The Cultural Impacts Of The SimpsonsSeptember 29, 2014The new season of The Simpsons has begun and our resident Simsonologist stops by to talk about the show's grown-up themes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
