Sacramento PD Chief Sam Somers: Retirement Decision Was Made Last YearSeptember 14, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento Police Chief Sam Somers has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 9. His announcement comes as the department takes criticism for the shooting deaths of two people by officers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Council Hears Pleas For More Police OversightSeptember 14, 2016Four African American groups filled Sacramento City Council chambers Tuesday to present their concerns and demands regarding officer-involved shooting investigations.
Small Wildfire Burning In Mariposa County Among Many Dead TreesSeptember 13, 2016UPDATE Sept. 14, 8:27 a.m.: The U.S Forest Service is fighting a small forest fire in Mariposa County that is burning in the middle of an area of trees killed by beetles. The blaze is now 100 acres is still 25 percent contained.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Uninsured Rate Falls But Poverty Rate Still HighSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia has the highest poverty rate of any state in the nation when cost of living is taken into account, but it’s cut the number of medically uninsured residents nearly in half. Those are among the takeaways from newly-released U.S. Census data.
CHP Officer Arrested For Distributing Child PornographySeptember 13, 2016(AP) - Authorities say they have arrested a California Highway Patrol officer on suspicion of transmitting child pornography.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Banning SeaWorld Orca ShowsSeptember 13, 2016(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown is approving legislation requiring SeaWorld to follow through on its plan to end killer whale breeding and entertainment shows.
Two Men Arrested For Deaths Of Two Middle-School Girls In 1973September 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Yuba County Sheriff's Department says it has solved the 1973 shotgun deaths of two middle-school-age girls. Two men have been arrested.
Sacramento Police Chief Sam Somers To RetireSeptember 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittAfter 32 years with the Sacramento Police Department -three as head of the organization- Chief Sam Somers will step down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yuba City School District Tells Schools To Stop Truancy Letters For Students Missing Class During Teachers' StrikeSeptember 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: Six Yuba City schools had planned to send out truancy letters to the students who have missed school during the teachers' strike. The school district says it never intended for students to be labeled truant and has contacted the schools.
Brown Vetoes Diaper, Tampon Sales Tax Exemption BillsSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown has vetoed bills that would have provided sales tax exemptions for diapers and tampons Tuesday.