New California Laws 2016New Law Gives Californians "Right to Dry"December 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonYou may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Train Hits Pedestrian At Power Inn And FruitridgeDecember 29, 2015A Union Pacific train struck and killed a woman in her 60s at Fruitridge and Power Inn roads at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. The incident has been cleared and traffic is moving smoothly.
EnvironmentRecycling Christmas Trees Is EasyDecember 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceMost cities and counties have free recycling services for Christmas trees, including the City of Sacramento Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pregnant Elephant Seal Relocated Then Relocated AgainDecember 29, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE - The Marine Mammal Center released a statement saying veterinarians released the elephant seal, dubbed "Tolay," into an active elephant seal rookery and she was quiet, safe and "non-disruptive" to the other animals.
Lane Closures On Southbound I-5 For Skid TestingDecember 29, 2015Caltrans is temporarily closing lanes on southbound Interstate 5 Tuesday near Seamas Avenue for skid testing. The area has been the site of recent crashes.
New Year's Eve Events In SacramentoDecember 29, 2015Looking to ring in the New Year with a celebration? Take a look at this list of New Year's Eve events around Sacramento.
Reward Offered In Beating Of Central California Sikh ManDecember 29, 2015(AP) - Fresno police have announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to two men who assaulted a Sikh man in west-central Fresno.
Air Quality Officials Consider Regulations For Barbecue Grill RestaurantsDecember 29, 2015 | Rich IbarraNew regulations could clean up the air in the San Joaquin Valley by targeting restaurants. Air officials say smoke off barbecue grills are polluting the air. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New Law Regulates Flea Market Pet SalesDecember 29, 2015 | Steve MilneA new state law that kicks in on Jan. 1 will help prevent animals from suffering. It bans the sale of puppies, kittens and other pets at flea markets and other informal sales venues unless the local jurisdiction adopts minimum care standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
StoryCorps In SacramentoStoryCorps: Nursing A Dream With DeterminationDecember 29, 2015From the time she was a little girl in Guatemala watching her grandma care for others, Belinda Tillson DeLeon dreamed of becoming a nurse. But her dream was nearly cut short when she was thrust into the medical world not as a nurse, but as a patient. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
