State GovernmentAnalyst Rejects California Governor's Deficit ProjectionMay 20, 2016(AP) — California's nonpartisan legislative analyst disagrees with Gov. Jerry Brown's projection of a budget deficit if voters don't renew temporary tax increases on the rich.
Wind-Driven Grass Fire Burns 2 Homes In FairfieldMay 20, 2016(AP) — Authorities say a wind-driven grass fire has burned three homes and prompted authorities to evacuate the residents of another 10 homes in a north Fairfield neighborhood.
California Governor Turns In Signatures For Crime InitiativeMay 20, 2016(AP) — Proponents say Gov. Jerry Brown is turning in nearly a million signatures for his bid to ask voters to approve new ways to reduce California's prison population.
Local Boys Make Their Marks At 2016 Amgen TourMay 20, 2016 | Bob MoffittNo matter who wins the 2016 Amgen Tour of California cycling race, two Sacramento-area riders have made a name for themselves. Capital Public Radio's Bob Moffitt talked to both of them prior to stage six in Folsom.
Weather Shuts Down Roads And Outdoor ConcertsMay 20, 2016CHP is requiring chains on I-80 between Donner Lake Rd. to Nyack and Eastbound 1-80 at Drum Forebay is closed due to heavy snow and multiple accidents. Downtown Sacramento's Concert in the Park was cancelled due to the weather.
Facebook Reminder Triggers Surge In Voter Registration Activity In Calif.May 20, 2016 | Marnette FederisMay 23 is the deadline to register or to update your voter registration information for California’s June 7 primary election. A recent reminder from Facebook is being credited for a jump in online voter registration activity in the state.
UC Davis Student Could Become First NorCal Woman To Join Army InfantryMay 20, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasA woman from the UC Davis Reserve Officers' Training Corps could make history as the first woman from the Northern California region to be accepted into the U.S. Army infantry branch as a result of changes this year allowing women to see combat.
Report: Sacramento Area Unemployment At 9 Year LowMay 20, 2016 | Steve MilneState numbers show the Sacramento area unemployment rate of 5.1 percent in April was a nine-year low. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleCapital Stage's "Disgraced" Takes Dinner Party Debacles To A New LevelMay 20, 2016 | Jeff HudsonDinner parties that disintegrate into angry disasters are found in many plays. But there’s never been a dining room debacle quite like the one in “Disgraced.” It’s a powerful show, and also an intense, white knuckle experience. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Old Sacramento, Sports Authority, Aerojet, Sacramento StateMay 20, 2016Some new businesses are coming to Old Sacramento...and they don't involve taffy, souvenirs or t-shirts. The Sacramento Business Journal's Social Engagement Manager Sonya Sorich has the story, and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.