Study: Rents Rising, Incomes DecliningMay 12, 2016 | Steve MilneA new study says Sacramento County's lowest-income households spend 62 percent of their income on housing costs. The report says median rent has gone up 13 percent since 2000, while median rental household income has dropped 13 percent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Needle Has Not Moved’ On Increasing Diversity On UC CampusesMay 12, 2016UC Regents express frustration over the continued low enrollment of African-American students within the 10-campus system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Sides With House Republicans Against Health Care LawMay 12, 2016(AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the Obama administration is unconstitutionally spending federal money to fund the president's health care law.
Google Wants New Emojis To Represent Professional WomenMay 12, 2016(AP) - Google wants professional women to be better represented in emoji form.
Nextdoor.com Makes Changes To Stop Racial Profiling On SiteMay 12, 2016(AP) - A San Francisco-based social media network created to connect neighbors online is making changes on how members can report suspicious activity after a Northern California group complained it was being used for racial profiling.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Too Soon To End Mandatory Conservation?May 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceOne water scientist says it may be too soon to end mandatory water conservation requirements in California and the state's surface and groundwater should be managed together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsProp 30 Income Tax Increase Extension Likely Headed To VotersMay 11, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will likely decide this fall whether to extend the Proposition 30 income tax increases on the rich that voters approved in 2012. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California For Undocumented? We'll See What Feds SayMay 11, 2016Health care and immigrant rights advocates want undocumented immigrants to have the option of purchasing health insurance through Covered California.
Grape Escape Back On After Last Year's CancellationMay 11, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento's "Grape Escape" event is back this year after a year off. The event showcases local wineries and chefs. It was canceled in 2015 because of warnings issued by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
State GovernmentSurvey: California Roads In Poor Condition, Most Projects Not Fully FundedMay 11, 2016 | Bob MoffittA survey shows half of California's roads are in poor condition, but few of the proposed improvement projects are ready to go.