Insight With Beth Ruyak August HighlightsSeptember 6, 2016Insight with Beth Ruyak provides an in-depth discussion of current events, culture and arts in the Sacramento region. Here is a collection of some the guests we've had the month of August.
Judge Puts Hold On Plan To Open California Lands To FrackingSeptember 6, 2016(AP) - A federal judge has tentatively rejected a plan by the federal Bureau of Land Management to open more than 1,500 square miles of Central California lands to oil drilling and fracking.
Health CareBill Would Eliminate Statute Of Limitations on RapeSeptember 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonLawmakers and sexual assault victims are urging Governor Jerry Brown to sign a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations on rape and other sex crimes.
Teachers In Yuba City Prepare To Strike Over PaySeptember 6, 2016Teachers in Yuba City plan to begin striking Thursday in a dispute with the school district over pay.
The Difficulty Of Enforcing Laws Against Driving While HighSeptember 6, 2016Five states will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November. For police, it's more challenging to assess if people are driving while high than it is to test for the influence of alcohol.
Saddle Fire Continues Burning In Butte County, Now 37 Percent ContainedSeptember 6, 2016Update 5:45 p.m.: CAL FIRE says the Saddle Fire is now at 850 acres and 37 percent contained.
ITT Tech Shutters Campuses After Federal Aid SanctionsSeptember 6, 2016The for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid.
Fare Evasion Decreases With Addition Of New Light Rail InspectorsSeptember 6, 2016 | Melody StoneSacramento Regional Transit added 25 transit agents this summer and the agency is reporting a decline in people not paying for rides. Officials say they’re also seeing cleaner, quieter trains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Protect Nail Salon Workers And Customers From Chemical ExposureSeptember 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new bill aims to protect the health of nail salon workers and their customers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Dems Eye SupermajoritySeptember 6, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemocrats in the California Assembly need to pick up only a couple of seats in the November elections to win two-thirds control of the chamber. Political consultants see a favorable path for the party, although not for the reasons you might think. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.