Victims Ask Governor To Block Parole For Manson's DiscipleJune 20, 2016(AP) — Relatives of mass murderer Charles Manson's victims are giving California Gov. Jerry Brown nearly 140,000 signatures of people asking him to block the parole of a Manson follower.
State GovernmentCalifornia Nears $2 Billion Plan To House Its HomelessJune 20, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a plan to provide up to $2 billion to help cities build permanent shelters to get mentally ill people off the street.
Health CareAetna Humana Merger Gains Approval from State AgencyJune 20, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonThe California Department of Managed Care has given its approval to the proposed Aetna/Humana merger.
Crews Battle Grass Fire On American River ParkwayJune 20, 2016Update 6:04 p.m.: Crews from the Sacramento Fire Department are battled a 3-alarm grass fire near Cal Expo on the American River Parkway Monday.
State GovernmentDalai Lama: "Real Gun Control" Comes From The HeartJune 20, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers took a break from political debate Monday to hear a very different perspective: the calm reflections of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader who visited the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Major Roadwork Closes Folsom's Rainbow BridgeJune 20, 2016The work, which includes bridge resurfacing, barrier rail repairs and fixing road pavement, should provide a smoother and safer drive for motorists.
LGBT Groups Push For "Common Sense" Gun Safety MeasuresJune 20, 2016Gay rights leaders say they've been successful recently, in not only changing laws, but changing American attitudes on issues like gay marriage and believe they can do the same when it comes to gun control.
Vallejo Residents Hope Faraday Future Is For RealJune 20, 2016Faraday Future, a new electric car company trying to challenge Tesla, is taking steps to set up a factory in Vallejo. Residents are hopeful, but wary. Faraday is the latest in a line of companies who've shown up promising urban renewal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Refugees, Displaced People Surpass 60 Million For First Time, UNHCR SaysJune 20, 2016At the end of 2015, 65.3 million people had fled conflict and persecution, the refugee agency says. That's one in every 113 people — or 24 people every minute. And very few found places to resettle.
Hundreds Rally After Sacramento Pastor Praises ShootingJune 20, 2016(AP) - Hundreds of protesters have demonstrated outside a California church whose pastor had said he wished more people were killed in the attack on an Orlando nightclub that left 49 people dead.
