EclecticLocal Punk Rock Duo, Dog Party, Picked Up By Burger RecordsApril 28, 2015 | Melody StoneThe Sacramento teen punk duo, Dog Party, will release their next album, Vol. 4, on cassette, through the national indie-rock label Burger Records. The album will also be released on CD and LP through Asian Man Records.
EnvironmentWest Sacramento Engineering Firm In Nepal Assessing Earthquake DamageApril 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceA team of expert earthquake engineers from a Sacramento company are now in Nepal to help the country recover from the 7.8 magnitude quake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Hopes "Promise Zone" Leads To Promised LandApril 28, 2015 | Bob MoffittParts of Sacramento's City Council Districts 2,3,4,5, and 6 are now linked in one federally-recognized zone. The zones are designed to make it easier to improve health and the economy by giving the areas extra help when they apply for federal funds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown Ramps Up Conservation EnforcementApril 28, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is giving water agencies and cities more power to enforce conservation requirements.
Sacramento Nepali Planning Vigil For Quake VictimsApril 28, 2015 | Steve MilneIn the wake of Saturday's catastrophic earthquake in Nepal, the Sacramento area Nepalese community is planning an event to honor the people who died Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Manteca Considers Smaller Front Lawns For New HomesApril 28, 2015 | Rich IbarraCalifornia cities are looking for more ways to cut their water use as summer approaches. One Central Valley city is considering a plan to reduce the size of new front lawns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amid Riots, Maryland Governor Will Deploy National Guard To BaltimoreApril 27, 2015A day of mourning in Baltimore gave way to an evening of looting and violent protests that continued past nightfall. Just hours after the funeral of a black man who was fatally injured in police custody, hundreds faced off in the streets with police.
Carmichael Shooting Suspect Taken Into CustodyApril 27, 2015UPDATE -- A man arrested Monday for shooting and critically wounding a woman in Carmichael, then firing at sheriff's deputies during a five-hour standoff is now facing numerous felony charges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rescue Team Helping In NepalApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA search and rescue team from California is helping relief efforts in Nepal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Reject Attempt To Speed Up Water Storage ProjectsApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have rejected an attempt to expedite the construction of water storage projects for the second time. The Republican-backed bill would have changed environmental rules in order to build large reservoirs more quickly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
