State GovernmentAssembly Approves Ban On Redskins School Team NameMay 5, 2015(AP) - The state Assembly has approved legislation barring California public schools from using the Redskins name for teams and mascots.
State GovernmentCalifornia Needs Volunteers To Test Road ChargeMay 5, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia depends on gas tax revenues to maintain its roads. But that revenue is declining. Now the state is looking for volunteers to try out a new funding method, but volunteering could cost you money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReport: Dismal Water Conservation Rate In MarchMay 5, 2015UPDATE 12:30 p.m. -- The water conservation rate in California continues to be pretty dismal. The State Water Resources Control Board says the urban conservation rate was just 3.6 in March, up from 2.8 percent in February.
State GovernmentUndocumented Immigrant Health Care Bill's Cost: $175 Million-$740 MillionMay 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerA bill that would provide health care for California’s 2.5 million undocumented immigrants now has a potential price tag -- between $175 million and $740 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCal Fire Says Fire Conditions In 2015 Is Worst On RecordMay 4, 2015 | Bob MoffittCal Fire says four years of drought and the timing of the rains this spring have combined to make 2015 the worst fire conditions on record.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaUndocumented Immigrants Have Limited Health Care Coverage, 'Health For All Act' Would Expand ItMay 4, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA California Senate Committee today will consider the financial feasibility of allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain full health coverage. Currently, Medi-Cal pays for urgent health care needs of the undocumented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento's Mira Loma High School Wins National Science CompetitionMay 4, 2015Mira Loma High School took home the top prize at the Department of Energy's National Science Bowl Monday morning in Washington DC.
New Highway Interchange On Interstate 5May 4, 2015 | Steve MilneThe City of Sacramento this morning opened a new freeway interchange at Interstate 5 and Cosumnes River Boulevard. But it won't do much to ease traffic congestion - at least not yet.
Google Embeds Engineers As ProfessorsMay 4, 2015(AP) - In ongoing efforts to diversify Silicon Valley's tech sector, Google is embedding engineers at a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities where they teach, mentor and advise on curriculum.
EnvironmentStanford University Wants To Keep Controversial DamMay 4, 2015(AP) - Stanford University has outlined its plans for a defunct 19th-century dam in the San Francisco Bay Area.