Cook Fire Update: 180 Acres, 80 Percent ContainedJune 19, 2015Crews made progress overnight in their battle against the Cook Fire in Yuba County, reports YubaNet.com. The blaze is now 80 percent contained.
Roadside Truck Fire Sparks Central California WildfireJune 19, 2015(AP) - A pickup truck that caught fire along a Central California road has sparked a wildfire, burning hundreds of acres and shutting down several campgrounds.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve Final BudgetJune 19, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers today approved a $115.4 billion General Fund budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tesla Is Big Winner In State Tax Credit PackageJune 19, 2015A state economic development panel is granting electric car maker Tesla $15 million in tax credits. In exchange for the tax break, Tesla plans to create nearly 4,500 new jobs in the state by 2019. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Technology Tracks Effects of Humans On Ecosystems In National ParksJune 19, 2015(AP) - A recent study at Yosemite National Park in California tracked where people stroll through two popular meadows and pause now and then to admire the view.
State GovernmentCalifornia Highway Patrol To Begin Testing Of Officer Body CamerasJune 19, 2015(AP) - California Highway Patrol officers will begin testing body cameras next year under a proposal included in the state budget.
EnvironmentTracy Farmers File Suit To Suspend Water Resources Control Board OrderJune 19, 2015(AP) - The Banta-Carbona Irrigation District in Tracy filed a lawsuit on Thursday asking a judge to suspend the order issued by the state Water Resources Control Board.
Dozens Of Kids Sickened From Chlorine At Antioch Water ParkJune 19, 2015(AP) - About 40 children became ill while swimming at a city-run water park in Antioch after excessive chlorine apparently leaked into the water.
Warriors And Fans Gear Up For Victory Parade In OaklandJune 19, 2015(AP) - In a rare moment of glory, Oakland will shine in the national spotlight Friday as the Golden State Warriors parade through the city with their NBA championship trophy.
Business Journal: Golden 1 Center, Waste Connections CEO, Midtown AptsJune 19, 2015How might Golden 1 Credit Union member-owners benefit from the arena naming deal with the Sacramento Kings? Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson answers that question and tells us about the week's other top business stories. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
