Health CareNew Law Prevents Health Insurers' Waiting Period For Small Business EmployeesDecember 26, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneStarting Jan. 1, health insurers offering plans through California small employers will have to stop imposing waiting periods before employees are covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Officials Issue Caramel Apple WarningDecember 26, 2014(AP) - California health officials are warning people not to eat Happy Apple brand caramel apples after they were recalled over concerns they could be contaminated with listeria.
Truckee To Use Goats For Christmas Tree DisposalDecember 26, 2014(AP) -- The "Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful" organization has come up with a unique way to dispose of old Christmas trees - let goats eat them.
4 Dead In Fair Oaks Car CrashDecember 26, 2014(AP) - Four people are dead and two others seriously injured following a car crash near Sacramento, California.
Frost Advisory In Effect For Sacramento Valley Friday NightDecember 26, 2014 | Ed JoyceCalifornia weather is under the influence of a cold air mass that may bring freezes and frosts even as southern areas continue to see damaging winds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLess Full-Contact Football Practice In 2015December 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittAfter January first, California high school and middle school football players will be limited in the amount of time they can participate in full-contact practices. New concussion rules will apply to athletes in all sports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Egg Standards Change January 1stDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonOn January 1 every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Law Gives Emergency Planners Oil By Rail InformationDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonA law designed to better protect California communities from train accidents involving crude oil goes into effect on January 31st. The law requires railroads to give more information to emergency planners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sisters Keep A Skating Tradition Going Despite Great DistancesDecember 24, 2014 | Melody StoneEvery year on December 24 two sets of sisters take to the ice at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink. It’s a tradition they started more than 20 years ago. But this year, the tradition was altered when one of the sisters couldn't make it.
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In 4 CountiesDecember 23, 2014Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Marin, Mendocino, San Mateo and Ventura counties because of damage to roads and highways caused by recent winter storms.
