Police Chase, Crash Close Intersection In Natomas NeighborhoodMarch 1, 2017UPDATE 6:40 p.m.: The intersection of Truxel and West El Camino Avenues in Sacramento's Natomas neighborhood has reopened after a police chase and crash led to its closure Wednesday afternoon.
EnvironmentMoney From Cap-And-Trade Plummets (Again)March 1, 2017 | Ben BradfordFor the third time in four quarters, California’s most prominent program to fight climate change brought in a fraction of the revenue state officials projected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMcCarty Bill Aimed At Fighting Opioid AddictionMarch 1, 2017 | Steve MilneDemocratic State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty of Sacramento wants to impose a one-cent per milligram surcharge on prescription opioids. The fee would pay for drug addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAffordable Housing Bill Clears First Hurdle in California LegislatureMarch 1, 2017 | Chris NicholsAn affordable housing bill by Sen. Toni Atkins of San Diego has cleared its first committee at the state Capitol. It would create a permanent source of funding for affordable housing by adding a recording fee on certain real estate documents.
EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Near Record Levels But Drought Concerns RemainMarch 1, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe Sierra Nevada snowpack is at near-record levels, according to a state survey taken Wednesday. But that doesn't mean the state's drought issues are fully erased.
Survivors Of 1989 Stockton School Shooting Turn To Art For HealingMarch 1, 2017 | Rich IbarraAn art exhibit that just opened in Stockton was born out of the most violent tragedy in the city's history. The survivors of one of the first mass school shootings in the country are hoping art can promote change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Family Of Murdered JBLM Soldier Offer RewardMarch 1, 2017The family of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier from Sacramento who was found shot to death in September is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Sacramento Man Accused In Ponzi Scheme Stuck With PleaMarch 1, 2017A Sacramento man will not be allowed to withdraw a guilty plea he made as part of a plea deal for running what prosecutors say was one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in the region.
Fatal Collision At US-50 And Howe Ave.March 1, 2017A series of collisions at U.S. Highway 50 and Howe Ave. early Wednesday morning killed one and injured one.
State GovernmentCA Senator Pushes For Health Warnings On Sugary BeveragesMarch 1, 2017 | Daniel PotterA state senator is again pushing for health warning labels on cans and bottles of soda, sports drinks and other sugary beverages sold in California.