Mayor, Kings Owner In Court For Downtown Arena LawsuitJune 30, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings majority owner and the city's mayor were in court Tuesday as a lawsuit continues that alleges the city gave the team valuable assets but withheld the value from the public. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAll Roads Reopen As Crews Make Progress On Washington FireJune 30, 2015All highways through the burn area of the Washington Fire have reopened as favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters' construction of containment lines.
Ranadive Discounts Rumors Kings Are Courting CalipariJune 30, 2015 | Bob MoffittSacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive says the team is not trying to replace head coach George Karl with University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Blood Lollipops And Cool Showers Help Zoo Animals Cope In HeatwaveJune 30, 2015 | Steve MilneWhen the weather gets hot like today, the Sacramento Zoo helps some of its animals cool down by spraying them with water. The carnivores get blood lollipops or ice with animal blood in it. Other animals have access to air conditioned areas.
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Strict School Vaccine LegislationJune 30, 2015UPDATE: Most California kids will have to be vaccinated if they want to attend school in the state. Governor Jerry Brown has signed the mandatory vaccine bill into law.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On Pot Farm Water UseJune 30, 2015(AP) - A state legislative committee will look at the impact of the drought and water use by illegal marijuana cultivators on North Coast fisheries at a hearing in Sacramento.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Legalize Farmers Market Beer TastingJune 30, 2015(AP) - Californians could enjoy beer alongside produce and wine at farmers markets under legislation headed to Gov. Jerry Brown.
Supreme Court Upholds Use of Lethal InjectionJune 30, 2015Executions could resume in California as a result of a Supreme Court decision handed down yesterday. In a 5-4 ruling, the nation's highest court upheld the state of Oklahoma’s right to use a controversial lethal injection drug to kill people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Seeks To Make Cheerleaders Team EmployeesJune 30, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill making it clear that professional cheerleaders are sports team employees.