Former-Sacramento Group, Tycho, Receives Grammy NominationDecember 6, 2016 | Melody Stone | Randol WhiteAn electronic group with strong ties to Sacramento has been nominated for a Grammy. Tycho's album "Epoch" is up for best electronic/dance album. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Possible Hate Crime At Modesto Junior CollegeDecember 6, 2016 | Steve MilnePolice are investigating a possible hate crime at Modesto Junior College. A Latino man and woman say they were talking to each other in Spanish on Monday when they were assaulted by a white man who said: "You don't belong here..."
State GovernmentCalifornia To Weigh Funding Immigration LawyersDecember 6, 2016California lawmakers are proposing urgent bills to fund immigration lawyers and assist public defenders in helping protect immigrants in the state from President-elect Donald Trump's plans for more deportations.
Oakland Warehouse Manager Tells 'Today' Show: 'I Am Incredibly Sorry'December 6, 2016Derick Almena leased and managed the warehouse known as "Ghost Ship," which burned down over the weekend, killing at least 36 people. He gave an agonized, frequently tense interview on the Today show.
ACE Train Upgrade Bringing More WiFi Access To PassengersDecember 6, 2016 | Rich IbarraCommuters who take ACE trains on the two-hour trip from Stockton to San Jose are about to gain more access to WiFi with a major upgrade ACE is rolling out next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRookie Lawmakers Get Crash Course On First Day Of SessionDecember 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt was a little like the first day of school for the newly-inaugurated members of the California Legislature Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsLegislative Democrats Pass House Rules That Test Prop 54December 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerProposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Declare They Will Fight Trump PoliciesDecember 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe return of California lawmakers to the state Capitol after an election is typically a ceremonial and celebratory affair. Not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTransportation Infrastructure One Of Few Issues Where California Democrats Align With Trump AdministrationDecember 5, 2016 | Daniel PotterCalifornia's Democratic leaders have vowed to fight President-elect Trump on healthcare, immigration and the environment. But there’s one issue where both sides seem to agree on: transportation infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Comments On Union Contract DealDecember 5, 2016Details are emerging about the tentative contract between Governor Jerry Brown's administration and SEIU Local 1000, a union that represents 95,000 state employees.