California Inmate Firefighter Dies After Rock Strikes HerFebruary 26, 2016(AP) — Corrections officials say an inmate firefighter has died a day after she was struck by a large rock while battling a brush fire in Southern California.
EnvironmentEnvironmentalists Sue For More Rules To Protect Sage GrouseFebruary 26, 2016(AP) — Environmental groups are suing to force the Obama administration to impose more restrictions on oil and gas drilling, grazing and other activities blamed for the decline of greater sage grouse across the American West.
State GovernmentCalifornia High Court Allows Gov. Jerry Brown's Prison InitiativeFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - California's Supreme Court is allowing Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to put his plan to reduce the state's prison population before voters in November.
Ring-Tailed Lemur Found In Turlock, Most Likely Part Of The Illegal Pet TradeFebruary 26, 2016 | Melody StoneA ring-tailed lemur found in a Turlock backyard is temporarily on exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo. Zookeepers believe the animal was part of the illegal pet trade and appears to have no experience with other lemurs.
Officials Scrap Plan For San Francisco Bonfire PermitsFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - Officials with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area have abandoned a proposal that would have required people to acquire permits before making bonfires at Ocean Beach, a San Francisco tradition.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Down Almost 2.9 Percent In JanuaryFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - Nevada regulators say casinos in the state kept about 2.9 percent less of the money gambled in January, compared with a year earlier.
President's Sister Has Hope For America's Youth And Obama's LegacyFebruary 26, 2016President Obama’s half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng visited California State University Sacramento this week. She talked with Insight host Beth Ruyak about the message she's hoping to spread, and how that message fits with the president's legacy Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Pony In Unicorn Getup Captured After 3-Hour HuntFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - The calls coming into a California Highway Patrol office were alarming: A tiny unicorn was running down a road.
Officials Scrap Plan For San Francisco Bonfire PermitsFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - Officials with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area have abandoned a proposal that would have required people to acquire permits before making bonfires at Ocean Beach, a San Francisco tradition.
Nuke Test: The Missile Is The Message — The Pentagon HopesFebruary 26, 2016(AP) - An unarmed Minuteman 3 nuclear missile has roared out of its underground silo on the California coastline and soared over the Pacific.
