Early Signs Suggest New Nevada Solar Rates Are Here To StayJanuary 6, 2016(AP) - Early signs indicate Nevada regulators will stick to controversial new rates for solar power customers.
Advocates See Hope for California Criminal Sentencing Reform in 2016January 6, 2016In 2016, supporters of reforming California's criminal justice system plan to look at the state's sentencing structure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wind, Winter Weather Advisories In EffectJanuary 6, 2016UPDATE 9 a.m.: The thousand-mile coast of California is covered in warnings, watches and advisories for rain, flooding and high surf as another El Nino storm moves in from the Pacific. Winter weather advisories are also in effect in Nevada.
New California Laws 2016New California Law Boosts Worker Protections For School LeaveJanuary 6, 2016 | Chris NicholsTaking time off work to enroll a child in school or daycare will be a protected activity for many workers in California under a new law effective Jan. 1.
Treasurer, Rocker Russ Fehr To RetireJanuary 6, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento's City Treasurer is retiring... to a life of reading and rock n' roll.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Prep Gun Control BillsJanuary 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are proposing new state gun control measures to go along with the federal actions President Obama is pursuing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City of Sacramento With $21.87 Million It Hadn't Counted OnJanuary 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says the 2014-15 fiscal year ended with nearly $22 million more than expected.
EnvironmentCalifornians Reduced Water Use By 20 Percent In NovemberJanuary 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians did not conserve as much water in November as they have in previous months. But regulators say overall the state is still on target to meet its long-term 25 percent conservation mandate set by Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New Restrictions On Concealed Weapons On CampusJanuary 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittA new California law bans most people from carrying a concealed firearm on campus. That's even though the group behind the law says armed students or teachers could limit casualties in the event of mass-shootings.
EnvironmentWater Agencies Celebrate Storage Of Truckee Water In Federal ReservoirsJanuary 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittThere will likely be more water available to supply the Truckee River this summer.