Swimmer Drowns At Sacramento River ConfluenceOctober 12, 2015(AP) - Authorities say a 19-year-old man has drowned after being submerged in Sacramento river waters near Tiscornia Beach.
2 Dead After Plane Crashes In South Lake TahoeOctober 12, 2015(AP) - Authorities say two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed next to a house in South Lake Tahoe shortly after takeoff.
AP: California May Allow Inmate Firefighters With Violent PastsOctober 12, 2015UPDATE: (AP) - California officials are considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to work outside prison walls fighting wildfires, and the idea is generating concerns about public safety.
EnvironmentEl Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire ScarsOctober 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Automatically Register Eligible Voters Through DMVOctober 12, 2015Governor Jerry Brown has signed a measure that will automatically register Californians to vote. The law will register eligible voters whenever they obtain or renew a driver's license through the DMV.
Southwest Says It Expects Normal Day Of OperationsOctober 12, 2015(AP) - Southwest Airlines says it's fixed the technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights Sunday and that it expects a normal day of operations.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Law Allowing For Concealed Weapons Ban On School, College CampusesOctober 12, 2015California schools and colleges can now ban concealed weapons on campus. Governor Jerry Brown signed a measure over the weekend that allows the new prohibitions, even if the person carrying the gun has a permit to do so.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaValley Fire Leaves Many Immigrants In A Precarious PositionOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe recent Valley Fire, north of Napa, scorched more than 75,000 acres and destroyed nearly 1,300 homes. Thousands of people were displaced. Imagine if you were one of them, you lost everything but were scared to ask for help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnglers Oppose Proposed Restrictions On Fishing GearOctober 12, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe California Department of Toxic Substances Control is considering a rule change that could ban some types of metal fishing gear. Fishermen are launching a petition against possible changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhich Proposed Ballot Measures Will Actually Make The Ballot?October 12, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia now has more than 80 potential ballot measures for next year’s election, but only a fraction of them will likely appear in front of voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
