Man Drowns In Sly Creek ReservoirJuly 1, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Yuba County Sheriff's Department says a 20-year-old Gridley man drowned Wednesday in the Sly Creek Reservoir, about 60 miles north of Grass Valley.
Mountain Lion Removed From Residential Neighborhood In OrovilleJuly 1, 2016 | Bob MoffittSeveral law enforcement agencies were dispatched to a residential neighborhood in Oroville this morning for calls of a mountain lion roaming the streets.
Proposal Cracks Down On Opioid Doctor ShoppersJuly 1, 2016(AP) - A bill before the California Legislature would make it more difficult for addicts to obtain opioid prescriptions through so-called "doctor shopping."
President Obama Defends His Record On RaceJuly 1, 2016In an interview with NPR, Obama answers critics among people of color who say that, despite their overwhelming support at the ballot box, he hasn't delivered enough results for their communities.
Ballot Initiatives That Would Increase Taxes Qualify For State's November BallotJuly 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordBallot initiatives that would increase taxes on cigarettes and wealthier Californians have both qualified for the state’s November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions For Lake Tahoe BasinJuly 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire restrictions are in effect on U.S. Forest Service lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Officials say illegal and unattended campfires cause over 90 percent of wildfires within the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrailhead Fire In Placer, El Dorado Counties Grows To 2,551 AcresJuly 1, 2016Officials say crews fighting the Trailhead Fire in Placer and El Dorado counties made good progress Thursday but that the fire became more active. As of Friday afternoon, the blaze has charred 2,551 acres.
Survey: Most Companies Hiring In Q3July 1, 2016 | Steve MilneMost Sacramento area companies plan to add workers in the next three months, according to a quarterly employment trends survey released today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Festivities To Fill Your Independence Day WeekendJuly 1, 2016Fourth of July falls on a Monday this year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of holiday festivities in Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada region. Check out this list of nearby events.
Growing Popularity Of Underwater Drones Raises Similar Concerns As Aerial CounterpartsJuly 1, 2016 | Marnette FederisThe popularity of cheaper and easy-to-use underwater drones is on the rise. And like their aerial counterparts, that growth is posing new questions. How can hobbyists ensure they’re not harming sensitive underwater environments?