State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Climate Change Legislation Approved, Several Bills Go To Governor’s DeskAugust 24, 2016 | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordLegislators approved a new climate change goal Wednesday, which Governor Brown says he will sign. Other bills headed for Brown's desk: Allowing homeless students to use campus showers, expanding the definition of rape, and regulating drones.
Nevada ACT Scores For Class Of 2016 Are Worst In The NationAugust 24, 2016(AP) - Nevada students' average score on the ACT is the worst in the nation.
Unglamorous 'Mop-Up' Duty Keeps Fires ExtinguishedAugust 24, 2016Fire officials on Tuesday declared full containment of the Blue Cut wildfire in San Bernardino County that tore through tens of thousands of acres of timber and brush. Dozens of people lost their homes, their cars and other personal belongings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto Police Seeks To Add Women To The ForceAugust 24, 2016 | Rich IbarraFemale police officers are growing in number across the nation. Law enforcement is looking for more diversity among its ranks and the competition is high.
Berkeley's Soda Tax Appears To Cut Consumption Of Sugary DrinksAugust 24, 2016According to a new study, the nation's first soda tax succeeded in cutting consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. But there's uncertainty about whether the effect will be permanent.
As National Park Service Celebrates 100th Anniversary, Groups Calling For More DiversityAugust 24, 2016 | Marnette FederisMost minority voters say it’s important to protect national parks and they want initiatives that would improve access to public lands. That’s from a national poll commissioned by advocates calling for greater diversity in some of the nation’s parks.
Senate Votes To Ban Trademarks At California State ParksAugust 24, 2016(AP) - The California Senate is backing legislation prohibiting trademark claims at state parks following a dispute that led to renamed landmarks in Yosemite National Park.
Wildfire Updates: Hearst Castle Safe, But Chimney Fire Burns OnAugust 24, 2016The stubborn and destructive Chimney fire on California's central coast grows as crews struggle to increase containment.
Health CareCalifornia Foster Children Overprescribed Psychotropic DrugsAugust 24, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCalifornia's state auditor says the state and counties have failed to adequately monitor the prescribing of psychotropic drugs in foster children. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleBeauty In Progress: Mural Artists Leave Their Mark On Sacramento AlleysAugust 24, 2016 | Melody StoneThis week, international and local artists are taking over blank walls in Sacramento’s Midtown and Downtown Neighborhoods and transforming buildings into landmarks. It’s all part of the first Sacramento Mural Festival. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
