Congress Passes Stopgap Measure To Fund Government, Averting ShutdownApril 28, 2017Congress has approved a stopgap measure to fund the government for one more week and prevented a shutdown of the federal government.
Court: Employers Can Pay Women Less Based On Past SalariesApril 28, 2017A federal appeals court says employers can legally pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in the employees' previous salaries.
State GovernmentFeds Grant Nevada $5.6 Million To Combat Opioid CrisisApril 28, 2017Nevada is receiving $5.6 million from the federal government to combat an opioid crisis largely stemming from addiction to prescription painkillers.
EnvironmentCalifornia Says Oceans Expected To Rise Higher Than ThoughtApril 28, 2017California says new climate change findings mean the ocean off the state's coast is expected to rise higher than previously thought.
Ann Coulter A No-Show At Raucous But Peaceful Berkeley RallyApril 28, 2017Ann Coulter was a no-show at a protest in her honor.
Arts and LifestyleMetropolitan Opera Soprano Leads Cast In Return Of Opera To SacramentoApril 28, 2017 | Kevin DohertyMetropolitan Opera soprano Jennifer Black stars as Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata. The production marks the return of opera to Sacramento after an absence of almost four years. Kevin Doherty talks to Black about what audiences can expect. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Davis Styrofoam Ban, Iceland, Burger PatchApril 28, 2017Iceland, the historic ice-skating rink on Del Paso Blvd. in Sacramento, may soon get a roof. That would mean the business could host events year-round, bringing new energy to the neighborhood. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Finds Republican Health Proposals Would Increase PremiumsApril 27, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA Covered California analysis finds some Republican health policies could dramatically increase premiums. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rookie Farmers Get A Boost From West Sacramento Farm IncubatorApril 27, 2017 | Julia MitricNew farmers looking to launch their own business face hurdles like access to land and markets. West Sacramento Urban Farms is helping rookie growers jump-start their own farms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Sues Trump Admin Over Fossil Fuel PaymentsApril 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe lawsuit pits California in court against the Trump administration over the economics of burning coal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
