EnvironmentEPA Fails To Protect Water From Oilfield ContaminationApril 14, 2016(AP) - A federal review says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect drinking-water reserves from oilfield contamination.
Police: 2-Year-Old Found Safe, Amber Alert CanceledApril 14, 2016UPDATE 2:36 p.m.: (AP) - Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has been found safe after thieves stole his father's running car from a driveway in Monterey County.
George Karl Out As Sacramento Kings Head CoachApril 14, 2016The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that George Karl will not return as head coach for the 2016-17 season.
Major League Soccer Commissioner Visits SacramentoApril 14, 2016Part of a major thoroughfare in downtown Sacramento, near the State Capitol building, is closed Thursday morning in preparation for a soccer block party.
State GovernmentTax Day Approaches In California; Here's What's New This YearApril 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerThanks to a quirk in the calendar, taxpayers have until Monday to file their federal returns this year – even though April 15 is this Friday. California tax returns and payments are due Monday as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Foreclosure Activity Below Pre-Recession LevelsApril 14, 2016 | Steve MilneA new real estate report finds that California is among a dozen states where foreclosure activity is now below the pre-recession average. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health SeriesLaw Enforcement Officers Train To Resolve Mental Health EmergenciesApril 14, 2016 | Bob MoffittFor decades, law enforcement officers had to figure out how to help mentally ill people during a crisis on their own. Now, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department provides training that is making a difference for both officers and those in need. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Submerge MagazineApril 14, 2016Submerge Magazine's Jonathan Carabba joins Insight to talk about a couple of bands slated to perform in Sacramento in the next two months -- former pro skateboarder Tommy Guerrero and Danny Morris & the California Stars. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Group Awarded $10M To Attract Top Charter Schools To NevadaApril 13, 2016(AP) — State officials have hired an organization that will help recruit high-quality charter school operators to expand into Nevada's neediest neighborhoods.
Nevada Jobless Rate Improves In March To 5.8 PercentApril 13, 2016(AP) — Officials say Nevada's unemployment rate is continuing to steadily improve, with the figure dropping to 5.8 percent.