JazzJazz Night In America: The Bad Plus Joshua Redman At Detroit Jazz FestivalMay 20, 2015The new band joining the saxophonist and the collaborative trio remakes each others' tunes.
State GovernmentGlazer Tops Bonilla in High-Stakes Senate BattleMay 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerA California state Senate race that’s turned into a proxy war between labor and business appears to have gone to the candidate backed by the business groups.
State GovernmentStudy: No Violent Crime Increase (Yet) From RealignmentMay 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown’s 2011 overhaul of California’s criminal justice system led to the early release of 18,000 offenders. But a new study shows no increase in violent crime as a result. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Sacramento Identifies "Priority" NeighborhoodsMay 19, 2015 | Bob MoffittEighteen different areas of Sacramento have been targeted to receive extra resources from the city. The areas are called "priority neighborhoods" and include Del Paso Heights, Twin Rivers, Oak Park, and Mack Road.
State GovernmentBrown Signs International Climate AgreementMay 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is encouraging regional governments around the world to follow California’s lead on climate change. On Tuesday, he and international leaders signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Ballet Cancels Shows, Lays Off Dancers; Board President Says Ballet Will Return This FallMay 19, 2015The Sacramento Ballet has ended its season early and sent dancers home unpaid for the remaining few weeks of the schedule. The ballet board president says the ballet plans to return in Fall 2015. The dancers will perform May 30.
Sac City Council Rethinks Measure U ReserveMay 19, 2015 | Bob MoffittA week after approving a plan to create a reserve for voter-approved Measure U sales-tax funds, the Sacramento City Council has voted to review how much should be saved in case voters do not approve a continuation of the tax in the future.
State GovernmentBill Allowing Beer Bikes Advances In California LegislatureMay 19, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow so-called beer bikes to operate on streets, but leaves cities to decide if alcohol is allowed on board.
State GovernmentAssembly Bill Would Require Hearings On Police Military GearMay 19, 2015(AP) - California communities must hold public hearings before their police departments accept military equipment such as tanks and grenade launchers under a bill approved in the state Assembly.
State GovernmentAssembly Passes Bill That Would Let Terminally Ill Request Experimental DrugsMay 19, 2015(AP) - Terminally ill patients would be able to use experimental drugs under a bill approved by the California Assembly. The legislation is being called the "right-to-try" bill.