California CountsTobacco Industry's Threats: Provocative, But LegalMarch 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe campaign for a November ballot measure to raise California’s tobacco tax is criticizing reported threats it says came from industry lobbyists. The targets are six anti-tobacco bills passed by the Legislature last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Bill Would Modernize Outdated Cal-Access WebsiteMarch 14, 2016 | Ben BradfordA bill in the California State Senate would overhaul the late 1990s website used to track political spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento State Students Ride In Self-Driving Shuttle To Get To ClassMarch 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonSacramento State hosts electric self-driving shuttle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Vision Zero Plan Aims To Eliminate Traffic DeathsMarch 14, 2016 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento City Council Tuesday night will consider a Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths. Statistics show between 2010 and 2014 130 people died in traffic incidents in Sacramento, including 48 pedestrians and 13 bicyclists. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Decoy Operation Nets Over 400 Arrests, CitationsMarch 14, 2016 | Steve MilneThe state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says a decoy operation over the weekend resulted in more than 400 people being arrested or cited for furnishing alcohol to underage people.
CHP Officer Struck And Killed While Investigating A CollisionMarch 14, 2016CHP Officer Nathan Taylor died Sunday night after being struck by a motorist. The incident happened Saturday while Taylor was outside of his patrol vehicle, directing traffic on I-80 westbound, West of Castle Peak in the Truckee area.
Wet Winter Prompts SMUD To Drop RatesMarch 14, 2016 | Steve MilneSacramento Municipal Utility District customers may notice a small drop in their utility bills thanks to the wet winter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Give 'Gig Economy' Workers Collective Bargaining RightsMarch 14, 2016A California Assembly member wants "gig economy" workers like Uber drivers to have a lot of the same rights as traditional employees –- including collective bargaining. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drier, Warm Weather Returns, Sacramento Spring-Summer Watering Rules Kick InMarch 14, 2016The storm that's been bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow to much of Northern California over the past four days is weakening.
State GovernmentBill Proposes Paid Time Off For School ActivitiesMarch 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerParents, grandparents and guardians could take time off from work for school activities without losing any pay under a newly-introduced bill in the California Legislature. It’s the latest effort to give employees more flexibility. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.