EnvironmentWater Agency: 'Relax' Conservation Mandate For Northern CaliforniaMarch 31, 2016 | Ed JoyceAfter the season’s last Sierra Nevada snow measurement showed near normal snowpack in the north, one California water agency suggests conservation mandates should be rescinded or eased for the region.
Minimum Wage Deal Passes First Legislative HurdleMarch 31, 2016The California State Assembly is set to vote Thursday on a proposal to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. The bill passed an Assembly committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care7 Dead, 21 Sick After Taking Street PainkillersMarch 31, 2016(AP) — Northern California health officials say two more people have died in the last week after taking street drugs believed to contain a powerful painkiller, raising the total to seven.
Libraries Lower Overdue Fines In Exchange For Reading TimeMarch 31, 2016 | Joanne SerriehStarting April 1, Yolo County Library cardholders, ages 18 and under, can exchange reading time for overdue fines as part of the “Read Off Your Fines” campaign.
Coalinga To Consider Marijuana Grow At Former PrisonMarch 31, 2016(AP) - A small city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley is considering a proposal to allow a marijuana cultivation operation at a former prison.
Crashes Shut Down Sacramento FreewaysMarch 31, 2016Two crashes have shut down major freeways in the Sacramento region Thursday morning.
Fans Pack Raley Field For Giants, River Cats Preseason GameMarch 30, 2016 | Bob MoffittRaley Field was packed Wednesday for the first-ever preseason game between the San Francisco Giants and their AAA affiliate — the Sacramento River Cats.
Husband, Wife To Stand Trial In California Deputies' DeathsMarch 30, 2016(AP) — A husband and wife will stand trial in the slayings of two Northern California sheriff's deputies during an hours-long rampage in 2014.
Nevada Gambling Revenue Up 8 Percent In FebruaryMarch 30, 2016(AP) — State officials say Nevada gambling revenue was up 8 percent in February compared with the same month a year ago and saw across-the-board gains.
Sparks Bans Camping Along Truckee RiverMarch 30, 2016(AP) — A Nevada city has banned camping along the Truckee River.
