Activists, Farmworkers Remember Grape Strike, 50 Years LaterSeptember 8, 2015(AP) - Hundreds of former and current labor activists, both Filipino and Mexican American, flowed this weekend into the Central Valley town of Delano to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Delano Grape Strike.
EnvironmentMacNab Cypress Trees Offer New Clues To Fire ResistanceSeptember 8, 2015 | Shahla FarzanSummer wildfires have scorched thousands of acres in California and reduced forests to ash. But for researchers who study forests, wildfires can provide intriguing opportunities for discovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Evacuations Ordered For Rough Fire In Fresno CountySeptember 8, 2015(AP) - New growth from an old wildfire has forced evacuations in Central California.
Sacramento Fresh Food Drive Tries For World RecordSeptember 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento’s Farm-to-Fork program hopes to set a world record Wednesday for fresh produce collection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMajor Issues Unresolved As Legislature Begins Final WeekSeptember 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers return from the Labor Day Weekend Tuesday with just four days left to pass some 300 bills and negotiate deals on major issues from greenhouse gas reductions to road repairs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Little Bags Left Out Of Big Bag OrdinanceSeptember 8, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento wants to change an ordinance that would ban plastic grocery bags starting next year because the new law does not make it clear that small bags are exempt. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Mussel Workout' Part Of Truckee River Relocation PlanSeptember 8, 2015 | Bob MoffittBiologists from the U.S. Forest Service are moving thousands of fresh-water mussels in the Tahoe Basin. The forest service is also moving part of a river. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials Work To Stop Thefts Of Native American ArtifactsSeptember 7, 2015(AP) - The four-year drought has ravaged California and the wildfires charring through dry forests are exposing Native American sites, helping looters searching for prehistoric objects to easily spot the obsidian spear points and other artifacts.
3rd Problem Bear From Same Mom's Litter Euthanized At TahoeSeptember 7, 2015 (AP) - Nevada wildlife officials say a young black bear euthanized at Lake Tahoe last week had the same mother as two others they've had to put down because they lost their fear of humans.
Construction Begins On New Bridge Between Capitol Mall And Old SacSeptember 7, 2015Work has begun on a new bridge over Interstate 5 in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.