State GovernmentCAL FIRE Starts Staffing Up For Fire SeasonMarch 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerCAL FIRE is hiring its first batch of seasonal firefighters. But most are working to prevent fires rather than fight them.
Old Soul Adding Capitol Mall LocationMarch 25, 2016 | Steve MilneGood news for coffee lovers who work or live in downtown Sacramento. The locally-based roaster and cafe Old Soul plans to open a new site on Capitol Mall later this year. It'll be located near the new arena. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Parking Meters, Faber Gym, Eyelash StoreMarch 25, 2016 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Business Journal's Managing Editor for Digital News Christopher Arns has reacted from downtown and midtown businesses on the city's decision to extend parking meter hours until 10 p.m. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsTrump Fuels Citizenship Drive Among ImmigrantsMarch 25, 2016Many immigrants are rushing to become U.S. citizens in time to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Butte Fire Debris Removal Nearly CompleteMarch 24, 2016 | Andrew Nixon | Ben AdlerSix months after the Butte Fire burned more than 70,000 acres in Calaveras County, ash and debris removal efforts are almost finished.
EnvironmentThe Long-Term Problem Facing California BeachesMarch 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordExperts say California beaches are trapped between a rising ocean and human development along the coastline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsAs Minimum Wage Heads To November Ballot, Business Groups Leap To Fight ItMarch 24, 2016Now that a ballot measure to raise California's minimum wage to $15 is eligible for the statewide ballot, business leaders are looking to the Legislature to intervene.
Judge Gives Volkswagen Month For Diesel Emissions FixMarch 24, 2016(AP) - A federal judge is giving Volkswagen and regulators a month to provide a specific plan about how they will bring nearly 600,000 diesel cars into compliance with clean air laws following an emissions cheating scandal.
Actor And Comedian Garry Shandling Dies At 66March 24, 2016(AP) - Garry Shandling, who as an actor and comedian pioneered a pretend brand of self-focused docudrama with "The Larry Sanders Show," has died.
Concern Rising Over Drones Bothering Marine MammalsMarch 24, 2016(AP) - Concern is rising on the Central Coast about photo and video drones getting too close to marine mammals.
