State GovernmentCalifornia Legalization Atop Cannabis Conference AgendaFebruary 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerMarijuana legalization in California is on the agenda at an international cannabis industry conference in San Francisco this weekend. Supporters are trying to reach a consensus on how to regulate and tax that use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Port Labor Dispute Costing CaliforniaFebruary 13, 2015 | Katie OrrAn ongoing labor dispute means cargo vessels at West Coast ports will not be loaded or unloaded this weekend. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornians Get Help Signing Up For Health Insurance Before Feb. 15 DeadlineFebruary 13, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneSunday is the deadline to sign up for a new health insurance plan if you’re buying your own. Covered California says there will be hundreds of enrollment events around the state to give people in-person help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Downtown Arena Complex Moves Forward With Hotel And Condo TowerFebruary 13, 2015A hotel and condo tower that will be part of the new downtown arena complex is closer to becoming reality.
Business Journal: Port Talks, New Rice, Radio Shack, CostcoFebruary 13, 2015Because of its relatively small size, the Port of West Sacramento is not hurting as much as other West Coast seaports embroiled in an ongoing labor dispute. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleLearning To Fly With The Sacramento BalletFebruary 13, 2015 | Jeff HudsonWith their incredible leaping ability and graceful movements, ballet dancers sometimes look like they're flying. This weekend, some members of the Sacramento Ballet will... thanks to help from a wire, stagehands and three days of training. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Sacramento Transitioning To Strong Mayor Budget ProcessFebruary 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe old way of creating a budget is still in Sacramento's City Charter. But, the city council, Mayor Kevin Johnson, and City Manager John Shirey are going about the budget process in a way the city hasn't seen before.
State GovernmentMore Self-Service Terminals At California DMVsFebruary 12, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Department of Motor Vehicles says it’s expanded the number of self-service terminals at field offices. The kiosks allow drivers to renew their vehicle registrations without waiting in line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBritish University Plans Campus In Placer CountyFebruary 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA British university has moved a step closer to establishing a campus in Placer County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMystery Goo On California SeaBirds Is Synthetic OilFebruary 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said Thursday that a "mystery goo" covering hundreds of seabirds in the San Francisco Bay Area is a "mixture of non-petroleum-based fats or oils."