State GovernmentAnother Strong Jobs Gain For CaliforniaApril 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s economic momentum continued last month. The state added nearly 40,000 new jobs in March, while its unemployment rate fell to 6.5 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLarge Measles Outbreak Traced To Disneyland Is Declared OverApril 17, 2015(AP) - California health officials have declared an end to the large measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland in December.
Report: Sacramento March Unemployment Hits Eight Year LowApril 17, 2015 | Steve MilneNew unemployment figures are out today. The Sacramento region jobless rate in March was 6 percent. That was down from 6.3 percent in February and from 8.1 percent in March 2014.
Business Journal: Kimpton Hotels, Warehouse Artist LoftsApril 17, 2015The newly opened Warehouse Artist Lofts complex in Downtown Sacramento is already triggering economic activity along the R Street Corridor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bicycle Helmet Mandate Dead At California CapitolApril 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerThere will be no bicycle helmet mandate in California – at least not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says Water Rights Changes ComingApril 16, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s system of water rights is coming under scrutiny as the state’s drought gets worse. Today Governor Jerry Brown indicated there may be some changes coming to the century-old system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Quiet On Undocumented Health Care BillApril 16, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has declined to say whether he supports a bill that would extend Medi-Cal to some undocumented immigrants in California.
U.S. Marshals Arrest 98 Felons In Stockton - Lodi AreaApril 16, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe U.S. Marshals Service has announced the arrest of almost 100 felony fugitives in the Stockton - Lodi area over the past six weeks, as part of a national enforcement plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Conservation Group Opposes Gondola Project On Private LandApril 16, 2015 | Bob MoffittA proposed gondola project between Sierra ski resorts is facing criticism for its location in a designated wilderness area. But the area is not under federal control.The man who owns it favors the gondola and is building a ski resort of his own. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRoad Repair Bill Would Raise California Gas Tax, Vehicle FeesApril 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia drivers would pay higher gas taxes, vehicle license fees and vehicle registration fees under a new highway and road repair proposal at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.