Mom Charged With Manslaughter In Infant's DeathMarch 5, 2015(AP) - The mother of an infant found dead near the Sacramento River in Northern California has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and abusing or endangering the health of a child.
Humane Society Offers Award For Information On Mutilated Animal CasesMarch 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATE: The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for at least 10 cases of animal mutilations in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDoctors, Lawmakers Renew Push to Increase Medi-Cal PaymentsMarch 5, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneDoctors, insurers, a union and lawmakers are teaming up to push for an increase in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates to providers. The groups are asking for compensation equal to the federal Medicare program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHerbicide Spraying Begins To Stop Spread Of Water HyacinthMarch 5, 2015 | Rich IbarraSpraying has begun early this year to control one of the Delta's most invasive weeds. The state is trying keep water hyacinth from clogging marinas and blocking waterways. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSalmon Leave Woodland Rest Stop After A Month-Long StayMarch 5, 2015 | Bob MoffittThousands of juvenile salmon are now swimming down the Sacramento River. They're twice as big as other salmon hatched at the same time after spending the last month hanging out in a Yolo County rice field. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia EDD Still Recovering From RecessionMarch 4, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California department that processes unemployment benefit claims is still recovering from the recession. The head of the department testified before a state Senate committee today Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Orders Injection Well Closures In Central ValleyMarch 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state regulators have ordered a dozen "injection wells" in the Central Valley shut down to protect drinking water from contamination. The wells are used to dispose of wastewater from oil production.
Enrollment Of Non-Residents To Be Capped At Some UC CampusesMarch 4, 2015(AP) - University of California President Janet Napolitano says she is capping nonresident enrollment at UC Berkeley and UCLA to address concerns that California students are being displaced.
Sacramento Now A "Bee Haven"March 4, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento is now a "bee haven." The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday night to include the city on a list of communities that are bee-friendly.
Business Is On A Roll For Sac Brew BikeMarch 4, 2015 | James MorrisonIf you're heading to Midtown Sacramento to celebrate Beer Week you may notice a new beer-themed means of transportation. It’s called Sac Brew Bike and Sacramento is the only Northern California city that has one. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
