The Legal Battle Over Foie Gras ContinuesFebruary 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe fight over foie gras is heating up again. California Attorney General Kamala Harris is appealing a federal ruling that lifted the state’s ban on serving fatty duck or goose liver. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Library Of Things Voting Ends TuesdayFebruary 9, 2015 | Steve MilneYou've got one more day to vote on Sacramento's "Library of Things" project. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOnly the Sickest Hepatitis C Patients Get High Cost Drugs in Medi-CalFebruary 9, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget would spend more on specialty drugs like those to treat Hepatitis C than what is spent to run the entire State Department of Insurance. But only the sickest Medi-Cal patients can get the drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UPDATE: Council Delays Budget VoteFebruary 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPADATE: City Council Delays Vote - The City of Sacramento says it has a $17 million, one-time surplus. Even though the City forecasts a deficit within four years, the city will ask for city council approval to spend all of the surplus this year.
EnvironmentRain, Snow Hits Parched California; Severe Weather Forecast Through Monday AfternoonFebruary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceWet, windy conditions are expected across northern California through Sunday, and into Monday, as a second weekend system drenches the region and brings snow to higher elevations.
EnvironmentRound Fire: Monday Update: Containment Grows; Evacuations LiftedFebruary 8, 2015The Round Fire is now 95 percent contained. The 7,000 acre fire in Inyo and Mono counties started Friday afternoon, burned 40 homes and outbuildings, and damaged five others. UPDATE: 7:40pm - Evacuations have been lifted in two communities.
EnvironmentRain Expected To Continue Through SundayFebruary 7, 2015Heavy rain is expected to fall across much of northern California through Sunday, with the potential for flash flooding in some areas. UPDATE: 1 p.m.- Severe weather expected in areas south of I-80 between Auburn and Manteca.
EnvironmentRound Fire Claims 40 Structures; Firefighters Make ProgressFebruary 7, 2015Forty structures have been burnt by the Round Fire in Inyo and Mono counties, according to CAL FIRE. Saturday morning rain helped slow the fires' progress. UPDATE: 9:38 p.m. Fire resources added.
Health CareMore Students Test Positive For TuberculosisFebruary 6, 2015Sixteen people tested positive for TB at Florin High School after a student tested positive last week.
Academic Decathlon SaturdayFebruary 6, 2015 | Bob MoffittIn what organizers call a raucous event full of cheering and learning, 330 students will participate in the 2015 academic decathlon in Sacramento County.