EnvironmentNo Fed Project Water For Some California FarmersApril 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says some farmers in California will get none of the water they've requested in 2016 and others will get their full allocation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Good, The Bad, The Flat Out Mean Pranks Of April Fools' Day 2016April 1, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasApril Fools' Day pranks can lead to some good laughs, but also some jaw-dropping mishaps. We compiled a list of pranks from Sacramento and beyond.
ClassicalIt's Not Rocket Science For Classical Guitarist Sharon IsbinApril 1, 2016Sharon Isbin is the first female classical guitarist to win a Grammy. But as a little girl, before her music career took off, she had high hopes of launching something else.
Nevada AG Joining Local Efforts To Stop Dishonest GuardiansApril 1, 2016(AP) - Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and law enforcement officials from around the state are joining forces to stop legal guardians who swindle the disabled and elderly clients they're hired to protect.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking To Legalize ProstitutionApril 1, 2016(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to legalize prostitution in California.
Opioid-Related Overdose Count Rises In Sacramento RegionApril 1, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services says there have been 36 fentanyl overdoses -- including nine deaths in the past two weeks.
Report: More Companies Hiring In Q2April 1, 2016 | Steve MilneA survey of the Sacramento area's top 100 employers finds six out of 10 plan to hire between April and June. That's up 9 percent from the previous quarter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears, Wong Center, Health NetApril 1, 2016One of Downtown Sacramento's most recognizable high-rise buildings — a 12-story apartment complex at 4th and J streets with the Pagoda-style roof design — has finally been sold. Jack Robinson from the Sacramento Business Journal has the details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRoseville Electric Offers Free Tree AdviceApril 1, 2016 | Steve MilneStarting Friday, people who live in Roseville will be able to schedule a free appointment with a tree expert. Roseville Electric Utility is offering the consultations to customers worried about their shade trees surviving the drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Theatre Review: Blackberry Winter Conveys Challenges For Alzheimer’s CaregiversApril 1, 2016 | Jeff Hudson‘Blackberry Winter’ is playing at Capital Stage in Sacramento. It’s described as a beautiful, heartbreaking story about a woman caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's Disease. Critic Jeff Hudson says it has moments of unexpected wit and humor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.