Beech-Nut Issues Voluntary Recall For Baby Food ProductApril 15, 2015A baby food producer has voluntarily recalled one of its products after receiving a single report of glass found in a jar of the product.
EnvironmentAnalyst: California Drought Not A Significant Hit To EconomyApril 15, 2015(AP) - California's nonpartisan fiscal analyst says the drought is not likely to have a significant effect on the state's economy or budget.
EnvironmentClimate Experts Gather In Reno For U.S. Drought Monitor ForumApril 15, 2015 | Ky PlaskonClimate experts from across the country are in Reno for the U.S. Drought Monitor Forum through Thursday. They're looking for public help to gather information about the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Health Advocates Propose Bills to Make Medical Bills More ManageableApril 15, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health consumer advocates say medical bills are still a problem for people under the Affordable Care Act. They've introduced a package of bills intended to make medical expenses more manageable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: U.S. Water Use Declined Before Current Drought BeganApril 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new report shows that total water use in the United States declined across all sectors, including agriculture, from 2005 to 2010. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Council Supports Plan To Reduce African American Baby DeathsApril 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council endorsed a plan created by a Sacramento County-created steering committee to reduce the mortality rate for African American babies.
State GovernmentCalifornia Franchise Tax Board Ready For Tax DayApril 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s Franchise Tax Board expects to receive 16 million state income tax returns this year – including millions of them on Wednesday, the annual April 15 filing deadline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Confusion Over Proposed Cuts To Daycare and Afterschool ProgramsApril 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittA proposal to close day care programs at four Sacramento City Unified schools and to replace after-school programs at 18 others has been postponed. Parents are worried and confused.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezExplaining the U.S. Drought MonitorApril 15, 2015In Reno, some of the top researchers and policymakers are gathering for the 2015 U.S. Drought Monitor Forum. What’s a “drought monitor?” It’s a noun and a verb. Dr. Kelly Redmond will explain. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezColfax High's Retirement Send Off For Teacher Is 'Wizard Of Oz' ProductionApril 15, 2015Colfax High Drama Teacher John Deaderick is on the yellow brick road toward retirement. He's on Insight to talk about the school’s final production. He brought Dorothy, the Wicked Witch and a Flying Monkey. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.