Tulare County Crops Likely Highest Valued In The NationAugust 13, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFor the fourth year in a row, Tulare County's crop values hit an all-time high topping $8 billion in 2014. That will likely mean Tulare's crops will be the most valuable in the nation -- even though California is in a historic drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Inmate Dead And Five Injured After Prison RiotAugust 12, 2015UPDATE: 11:15 p.m. - Dead inmate identified. Corrections officials say one inmate is dead and five others have been taken to an outside hospital to be treated for stab wounds after a riot Wednesday afternoon at California State Prison, Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wednesday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateAugust 12, 2015UPDATE: 6:28 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
EnvironmentJerusalem Fire Grows To 20,500 Acres; Containment At 16 PercentAugust 12, 2015UPDATE: 6:24 p.m. - Cal Fire reports the Jerusalem Fire has grown to 20,500 acres in Lake and Napa Counties. Containment has moved to 16 percent. The neighboring Rocky Fire is now 95 percent contained.
State GovernmentLawmaker Defends California Climate Change BillAugust 12, 2015 | Chris NicholsDebate over an ambitious climate change bill continues to sizzle in the California Legislature as its final vote nears.
Environment'Training Burns' Could Prevent Larger Fires In SacramentoAugust 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Fire Department says more "training burns" along the American River Parkway provide buffers and can prevent larger fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Great Gratuity: A Brief History Of Tipping In AmericaAugust 12, 2015 | Melody StoneSacramento eatery Magpie Cafe has introduced an extra line on its receipts so customers can tip the kitchen as well as wait staff. It got us thinking: When and where did the practice begin and how did it spread?
EnvironmentCoastal Commission Adopts Sea Level Rise GuidelinesAugust 12, 2015 | Katie OrrCommunities up and down the coast are grappling with the potential effects of rising sea levels. Now the California Coastal Commission is providing some guidance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Federal Award Will Help ARC's Low-Income StudentsAugust 12, 2015 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Department of Education has awarded Sacramento's American River College $3.3 million to help low-income students and military veterans on campus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPerseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight, Coincides With New MoonAugust 12, 2015 | Emily ZentnerThe Perseid meteor shower is slated to peak tonight, Aug. 12., coinciding with the new moon for optimal viewing of the shooting stars.