State GovernmentNevada To Launch Program For Inmates With Opioid AddictionsMarch 15, 2017The Nevada Department of Corrections has announced it is launching a program to combat opiate addiction in two state prisons.
EnvironmentVacaville Sued Over Contaminant In Water SupplyMarch 15, 2017An environmental group has sued the city of Vacaville over the amount of a naturally occurring carcinogen in groundwater.
Sacramento Leaders Describe "Positive" Meeting With Housing And Urban Development DepartmentMarch 15, 2017 | Randol WhiteA group of Sacramento-area business, labor and political leaders are in Washington D.C. this week to highlight where federal help is needed most.
Health CareStudy: Lower-income Elderly Take Hit Under GOP Health BillMarch 15, 2017A preliminary study finds the Republican plan to replace the national health care overhaul would deliver a financial jolt to elderly, lower-income Californians.
EnvironmentWater Regulators Rescind $1.5M Fine Against Tomato CompanyMarch 15, 2017State water regulators have rescinded a $1.5 million fine levied against one of California's top tomato processing companies they said was polluting groundwater.
Drunken Driver Gets 40 Years For Sparks Double-Fatal CrashMarch 15, 2017A drunken driver who sped through a red light at about 90 mph before crashing into a car and killing an elderly couple on the Pyramid Highway in Sparks has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison.
Environment3 Petroleum Distributors To Pay $3M Over Fuel Storage TanksMarch 15, 2017Three petroleum distributors in Northern California have agreed to pay $3 million in penalties over environmental violations, including failing to maintain their underground storage tanks.
State Audit: No Criminal History Screenings Done On Social WorkersMarch 15, 2017 | Drew SandsorA California state lawmaker who requested an audit of how well social services workers are being screened for criminal convictions says the report is somewhat disturbing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHigh-Speed Rail Faces Funding HeadwindsMarch 15, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's high-speed rail project has taken a couple of recent funding hits, but state officials say the program remains on track, for now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBinge Eating Is Now The Most Common Eating Disorder. One Woman Shares Her Story Overcoming ItMarch 15, 2017The National Institute of Mental Health reported that binge eating disorder is now the most common type of eating disorder. Joining Insight to talk about the stigma behind the condition and her own personal story with it is Kara Richardson Whitely. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.