Sacramento Regional Transit Rolls Out New Mobile AppJanuary 5, 2016 | Melody StoneYou can now plan trips and pay fares on Sacramento’s Regional Transit system using a new smartphone app.
9-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By 3 Dogs In CaliforniaJanuary 5, 2016(AP) - Authorities say a 9-year-old boy was mauled to death by his guardian's three pit bulls after he was left alone with the dogs inside her mobile home in Northern California.
Obama: U.S. Doesn't Have To Accept 'Carnage As The Price Of Freedom'January 5, 2016President Obama will discuss "a series of commonsense executive actions" during live remarks Tuesday, the White House says. The measures include tighter rules on background checks for gun buyers.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Pumps Up California’s Clean Energy DebateJanuary 5, 2016Arnold Schwarzenegger says California's climate change fight hasn't slowed its economic roll. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
El Niño Brings Rain, Snow To Northern Calif.January 5, 2016 | James MorrisonEl Niño is finally making an appearance in Northern California this week. A series of storms lined up over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring several inches of rain and two feet of snow to the northern part of the state over the next two weeks.
New California Laws 2016New California Law Protects Digital PrivacyJanuary 5, 2016 | Ed JoyceLaw enforcement agencies in California will need to get a warrant to access your digital records, including your physical location, under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssisted Suicide Law Survives Referendum AttemptJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerOpponents of California’s new assisted suicide measure have failed in their attempt to overturn the law.
State GovernmentSpecial Session Fates Unclear As Lawmakers Tout New PrioritiesJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers returned to the state Capitol Monday for the second half of their two-year legislative session. They left last year without reaching agreements on transportation or health care funding. And it’s not clear they’re any closer now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Makes Homelessness Its First Priority In 2016January 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordAs their first major proposal of the new year, California Senators are calling for billions of dollars to fight homelessness.
State GovernmentBallot Measures In Calif. Are Allowed To Have No Legal EffectJanuary 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordFive California Supreme Court justices ruled that the Legislature can generally use the ballot to ask non-binding questions.