State GovernmentMixed Actions From Brown On Drone LegislationOctober 14, 2015 | Ben AdlerOne thing is clear after Governor Jerry Brown signed one bill regulating drone use in California in recent days but vetoed several others: Drones will attract attention – and legislation – for years to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Prosecutor: More charges In San Francisco Chinatown ProbeOctober 14, 2015(AP) - Prosecutors say they will file additional charges related to two slayings against a man already facing trial in a money laundering and racketeering probe centered on San Francisco's Chinatown.
Sacramento Moves Forward With Parts Of A Short-Term Rental OrdinanceOctober 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittA proposal that would allow people to rent out their homes and apartments using websites or apps like Airbnb has passed the Sacramento City Council Law and Legislation Committee.
Sac County Democrats Call On Mayor Johnson To ApologizeOctober 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittA group of Sacramento Democrats has asked Mayor Kevin Johnson to apologize and to take responsibility for any wrongdoing he may have committed in his treatment of women even though he has not been charged with any crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaDeportation Less Likely For Immigrant Drug Offenders Under New LawOctober 13, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe new California law allows immigrants to retract guilty pleas for drug possession and have their cases dismissed once they attend court-ordered rehab. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Feisty Democratic Debate Puts Spotlight On Clinton And SandersOctober 13, 2015After two rollicking Republican debates, the Democrats' first face-off delivered punches but was policy-focused and far more civil.
California Drops Plan To Let Violent Inmates Fight FiresOctober 13, 2015(AP) - California corrections officials are dropping a proposal to allow prisoners with violent backgrounds to work in the state's inmate firefighting unit, a day after The Associated Press reported on the proposal.
EnvironmentStudy: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves MoneyOctober 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Decreasing Supply Of Sacramento Area Homes For SaleOctober 13, 2015 | Steve MilneNew data suggest it's a seller's market in Sacramento area real estate right now. A new housing report from TrendGraphix finds the inventory of homes for sale in the third-quarter was down 11 percent from a year ago. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lake County Faces Long, Tough Recovery From Valley FireOctober 13, 2015Rebuilding after any big wildfire is challenging, but it may be especially so in Lake County, one of the poorest in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
