Report: New Pending Homes Sales Up In JanuaryFebruary 12, 2016 | Steve MilneA report out today says there were 2,088 new pending homes sales in the four-county Sacramento area in January. Research firm Trendgraphix says that was 36 percent higher than December. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGas Company Plugs Leak Near Porter RanchFebruary 12, 2016Crews working for Southern California Gas stopped a three-month natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Berkeley Balcony Inspection Shows 400 Buildings Needed FixesFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - Inspections conducted after a deadly balcony collapse in Berkeley last year show that about 400 multi-unit buildings in the city required repairs.
Raiders Agree To Extension To Remain At Oakland ColiseumFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - Four weeks after being stymied in their effort to move to Los Angeles, the Raiders agreed to a one-year lease extension to remain at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday.
Whistleblowers Lead California Auditor To $370,000 In WasteFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A new report says whistleblower tips alerted California's auditor to $370,000 in waste and forgery at certain state agencies.
State GovernmentAnalyst: California Governor's Prison Plan May Save MillionsFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A new analysis says Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce the state's prison population may save state and local governments millions of dollars.
Uber To Pay $28.5M To Settle Safety Ad LawsuitsFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - Uber says it will pay $28.5 million to settle two lawsuits that said the ride-hailing firm misled customers about its safety procedures and fees.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Create Gun-Violence Research CenterFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A California state senator is proposing legislation to create a gun violence research center at the University of California.
Sea Lion Found Starving In San Diego Restaurant On The MendFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - Veterinarians say a starving sea lion rescued last week after finding its way into a fancy San Diego restaurant is on the mend.
Business Journal: Kings Properties, Intel Jet, Covered California, Hug StoreFebruary 12, 2016The Sacramento Kings are exercising their option to buy, from the City of Sacramento, downtown properties on the 800 block of K and L streets. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us what it means. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.