Mayor's Staffing Proposal Draws Fire During Heated City CouncilMay 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council meeting became heated Tuesday night as one city councilman tried to silence another. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Overall Leader After Amgen Stage ThreeMay 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittMark Cavendish's two-day reign as top dog in the Amgen Tour of California is over, at least for now. The mountainous Stage Three has put a new man in the yellow jersey.
EnvironmentDrought May Mean The End For Some Native FishMay 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is taking a heavy toll on native fish. Some experts fear if the drought lasts much longer, it may be a death knell for some species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Public Works: Make All Streets "Complete" With Bike Lanes In 20 YearsMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says streets should be safer for people riding bicycles. The city's Department of Public Works says about 200 bicyclists are involved in accidents with cars every year.
City Council Moves One Step Closer To Regulating AirbnbMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittPeople in the City of Sacramento who use the online service Airbnb to rent out rooms are one step closer to being regulated. The city would like to clearly distinguish between occasional renters and bed-and-breakfast operators.
City Council Committee Approves Police Dept. Request To Consider Nudity Law ChangeMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: It's legal to be naked in some areas of downtown Sacramento, but probably not for long. The city council's Law and Legislation Committee has approved a police request to change the ordinance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Receive Grim View Of DroughtMay 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are looking at how the state can better deal with the ongoing drought. A legislative oversight hearing Tuesday elicited suggestions and complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEffort Underway To Remove "Lynching" From Penal CodeMay 12, 2015 | Katie OrrThe term “lynching” likely brings to mind brutal mob killings of African-Americans. But the term has a different legal definition in California that some say is confusing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California: Highest Gasoline Prices in U.S.May 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceAlthough California has the nation's highest gasoline prices, those prices are still much lower than a year ago. Northern California AAA reports the statewide average for unleaded gas is $3.73 a gallon, 63 cents more than a month ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County To Notify Potential Jurors Via Text MessageMay 12, 2015 | Rich IbarraSan Joaquin County is among the first in the state to use a new way to notify people about jury duty. Finding out when to show up is just a text message away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.