State GovernmentMCO Tax Deal Passes LegislatureFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hundreds Walk Off Tesla Job In Nevada Labor DisputeFebruary 29, 2016(AP) — Union organizers say hundreds of construction workers walked off the job at the Tesla Motors manufacturing plant east of Reno to protest the increased hiring of out-of-state workers for less pay.
High Court Won't Hear Calif. Dispute Over Unclaimed PropertyFebruary 29, 2016(AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear a dispute over California's system for notifying people about money left in neglected bank accounts, forgotten shares of stock or other unclaimed property.
Yosemite Sign Stolen On Eve Of Name ChangeFebruary 29, 2016(AP) - A historic sign welcoming visitors to Yosemite National Park's Ahwahnee Hotel has been stolen on the eve of significant name changes to the park's most iconic attraction.
Arts and LifestyleStockton Remembers 1989 School Shooting Through ArtFebruary 29, 2016 | Rich IbarraA new art exhibit opening in Stockton in March shows how violence impacts the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: B Street Breathes New Life Into 'Frankenstein'February 29, 2016 | Jeff HudsonThe B Street Theatre’s Family Series is staging a new adaptation of “Frankenstein.” The show bypasses Hollywood cliches in favor of the source – Mary Shelley’s trailblazing novel from the 1800's. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Subcommittee Considers Possible Homeless SolutionsFebruary 29, 2016 | Steve MilneThe subcommittee that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson put together last month January to develop a short-term plan for dealing with homelessness holds its first public meeting this afternoon. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOPFebruary 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTown Hall Meeting On Lower American River ConservancyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
University Of Nevada, Reno Aims To Add 400 Faculty By 2020February 29, 2016(AP) - The University of Nevada, Reno is aiming to add 400 faculty members by 2020.
