Wildfires Burn Across The Western USJune 17, 2016(AP) - A wildfire churning through coastal canyons west of Santa Barbara has ballooned to more than 6 square miles.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lawmakers Pass $1B For State Buildings, Restart Gun ResearchJune 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state office buildings will get $1.3 billion in upgrades, as part of the state budget deal. The deal would also include money to create a center dedicated to the study of firearms violence.
Hate Speech Or Illegal Incitement: Legal Expert On Sacramento Pastor's Orlando Shooting CommentsJune 17, 2016 | Bob MoffittA sermon by a Sacramento pastor on Sunday praised the deaths that resulted from an attack on an Orlando nightclub. A legal expert explains where the line is between protected hate speech and illegal incitement to violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Atieva Considering Sacramento For Possible FactoryJune 17, 2016 | Steve MilneSacramento is reportedly on the short list for an electric car factory that could create 1,300 jobs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Atieva, Yamanee, Morgan's Bar And GrillJune 17, 2016The controversial Yamanee project is moving forward in midtown. And Sacramento is reportedly on the short list for a futuristic factory. The Sacramento Business Journal's Christopher Arns has details on those stories and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNo Easy Path To Implementing California Groundwater LawJune 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe state’s new groundwater laws give local agencies sweeping powers to meter wells and penalize anyone who overuses water. Experts say managing groundwater sustainably will come with costs and controversy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama, First President To Visit Yosemite Since JFKJune 16, 2016 | Rich IbarraPresident Barack Obama and the First Family are headed to Yosemite this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s national park system. People who live in the town of Atwater, where Obama will land, lined up Friday to catch a glimpse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SMUD: Power Restored For All 78K Customers In Citrus HeightsJune 16, 2016UPDATE: 9:15 p.m.: Power has been restored to all customers, according to SMUD. As many as 78,000 were without power in the Citrus Heights area early Thursday evening.
EnvironmentWater Supply A 'Concern' This Summer In CaliforniaJune 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceA lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Boy Seriously Injured By Illegal FireworksJune 16, 2016 | Bob MoffittA Sacramento boy is recovering from injuries he received from an illegal firework that exploded in his hands.
