Nevada Senate Reviving Proposal To Dump Caucus SystemMay 12, 2015(AP) - Nevada senators are reviving a bill that would dump Nevada's caucus system and replace it with a primary to choose presidential nominees.
Senate Passes Bill Regulating Uber, Similar Firms In NevadaMay 12, 2015(AP) - Lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow ride-hailing companies such as Uber in Nevada and is expected to raise tens of millions of dollars to help a budget shortfall.
Cavendish Wins Stage 2 Of Tour Of CaliforniaMay 12, 2015(AP) - Britain's Mark Cavendish earned his second straight win over Peter Sagan of Slovakia and extended his race lead Monday in the second stage of the Tour of California.
Strong April New Home Sales In Sacramento RegionMay 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report on new home sales from a Roseville building industry group shows April was another strong month. It's the third consecutive month where the number of sales have been the highest in seven years in the Sacramento region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials Release Identity Of Victims In I-80 Wrong-Way CrashMay 12, 2015UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol has released the names of two men killed from Tuesday morning's Interstate 80 wrong-way crash. Another person died in the collision.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Make Cheerleaders Team EmployeesMay 12, 2015(AP) - Cheerleaders for professional sports teams based in California would have to be paid at least minimum wage under a bill moving through the state Legislature.
Event Staffers Keep Amgen Tour Of California MovingMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittAs the Amgen Tour Of California Men's Bicycle Race moves south to San Jose today, about a thousand people who work for the event are also on the move. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAuthors Of Vaccination Bill Fast-Track ProposalMay 12, 2015(AP) - The authors of a bill aimed at boosting California school immunization rates have cut a reporting requirement in the bill to fast-track their proposal and avoid another contentious hearing.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: The Pirates Of PenzanceMay 12, 2015 | Jeff HudsonLong before theaters had electricity, the world went ga-ga for Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” The Sacramento Theatre Company is having a go at the old warhorse, proving this venerable operetta can still charm an audience. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEducation Coalition To Lawmakers: Hands Off Prop 98 DollarsMay 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerEducation groups are asking Gov. Brown and state lawmakers not to use money from California's school funding guarantee to pay for child care or school facility renovations - despite pressure from lawmakers and advocacy groups to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.