Modesto's 5K Run Attracts Hundreds Of PeopleDecember 9, 2015 | Rich IbarraAbout 1,500 people are expected to take part in Modesto's "Spirit of Giving Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk" this Saturday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mid-Morning Shooting Leaves Woman In Critical Condition And Two Schools On LockdownDecember 9, 2015 | Bob Moffitt | Andrew NixonUPDATE: A mid-morning shooting of a woman in Sacramento's midtown area may have begun as a robbery. A woman is in critical condition at a local hospital. Police locked down two schools during the search for the suspects.
Big Rig Crash Shuts Down SB Highway 99 South Of Elk GroveDecember 9, 2015A big rig crash prompted lane closures on southbound Highway 99 at Eschinger Road south of Elk Grove Wednesday.
EnvironmentWhales Entangled At Alarming Rate Along California CoastDecember 9, 2015(AP) - Dungeness crab fishermen are entering into an unusual alliance with environmental groups and government agencies to reduce the number of whale entanglements off the California coast.
Solar Project Plays Key Role In Combating Climate Change At UC DavisDecember 9, 2015 | Amy QuintonUC Davis recently unveiled the largest solar power farm on a university campus in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business-Friendly Climate Leads To Progress On Mayor's 10,000 Housing Units InitiativeDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittA City of Sacramento plan to create 10,000 housing units has produced 781 units so far this year, but 13,000 are in some stage of development.
Sacramento Supports Long-Term Housing For HomelessDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved participation in a new program to provide housing and jobs for homeless families in the Sacramento region. It is a long-term plan, which may frustrate people who are asking for short-term solutions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medical Marijuana Moving To Non-Residential Areas Of SacramentoDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Law and Legislation Committee has approved taking another step towards changing the city zoning law for growing medical marijuana.
Council Kicks $452 Million Benefits Can Down The RoadDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council says it needs to talk things over with the employees' unions first before voting on any options to deal with unfunded post-retirement health benefits.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: 'Mostly True' Ratings For Two ClaimsDecember 9, 2015Chris Nichols is Capital Public Radio's Politifact California reporter. He joins Insight to talk about two claims he recently fact-checked. One comes from an advocacy group and another comes from a state Senate leader. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.