Reno Man Admits White House Telephone Threat To Kill ObamaNovember 17, 2016(AP) - A federal jury in Reno has convicted a man of telling a White House operator that he hated President Barack Obama and was going to kill him.
After Vote, Uneven Approach Emerges In Nevada Pot Law EnforcementNovember 17, 2016(AP) - Reno's city prosecutor is following the lead of his counterparts in Las Vegas, who say they won't prosecute minor possession of marijuana cases until pot becomes legal in Nevada in less than six weeks.
California Announces $14M Settlement With BP Over Gas TanksNovember 17, 2016(AP) - California prosecutors have announced a $14 million settlement with BP over violations in operating and maintaining underground storage tanks at gas stations in the state.
Legal Pot Brings Temporary Tax Break For Some Medical UsersNovember 17, 2016(AP) - Some California medical marijuana users are getting a tax break.
UC Sets New Sexual Harassment Rules For Its Governing BodyNovember 17, 2016(AP) - The University of California has created new guidelines on sexual harassment for its governing board in response to a widely publicized incident last month.
Prosecutor Accused Of Faking Confession Faces SuspensionNovember 17, 2016(AP) - The California State Bar is recommending a one-year suspension from practicing law for a Kern County prosecutor accused of falsifying a confession in a child molestation case.
San Joaquin County, Employee Union Reach Tentative Contract AgreementNovember 17, 2016 | Rich IbarraAfter 10 months of negotiation and a 3-day strike, San Joaquin County and the union representing 4,500 county employees have reached a tentative agreement on a 3-year contract. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
District That Removed Teen From Graduation Eases Dress CodeNovember 17, 2016(AP) - Officials at a Northern California school district have relaxed rules on what graduating students can wear after a student was escorted out in May because he refused to remove an African cloth.
Elk Grove Approves Casino/Mall Plan As Faceless Opposition Launches PetitionNovember 17, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Elk Grove City Council voted to scrap half of the Elk Grove Mall project in order to get construction on the other half started sooner. But, an unknown opposition force is working to halt the project.
Trump's Water Promises To Central Valley Could Face State And Federal OppositionNovember 17, 2016Earlier this year, Donald Trump met with Central Valley farmers about the drought, then told a rally there was no drought and promised to turn on the spigots. But as KQED Science Editor Craig Miller reports, that may be easier said than done. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.