EnvironmentHundreds Of Flowering Plum Trees In Sutter County Taken DownJuly 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittHundreds of flowering plum trees on both sides of the road have given commuters on one Sacramento-area highway an annual show of pink blossoms for more than a decade. But, the trees are all coming down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTahoe Planning Agency Seeks Public Input On Plan To Improve Lake's ShorelineJuly 18, 2017 | Ky PlaskonLake Tahoe could have lots of new piers, buoys and environmental restrictions under a new plan to manage the lake's shoreline. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency wants to know what people think and get their ideas for making Lake Tahoe better. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCap-And-Trade Deal Passes California LegislatureJuly 17, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerUPDATE 3:04 a.m.: California lawmakers have passed a major piece of climate change legislation with a rare bipartisan vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMore GOP Senators Say No, Killing Chances For Republican Health Care BillJuly 17, 2017Two more senators have added their names to the list of "no" votes on a motion to bring the Republican plan to replace Obamacare to the floor, ensuring that it doesn't have enough support.
EnvironmentDetwiller Fire In Mariposa County Burns 11,000 AcresJuly 17, 2017UPDATE 5:51 p.m.: A wildfire in Mariposa County continued to burn without any containment Monday. The so called Detwiller Fire is located east of Lake McClure, northwest of the city of Mariposa.
DHS Increasing Visas For Temporary WorkersJuly 17, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerIn response to a shortage of workers, the federal labor and homeland security departments announced today they are offering an additional 15,000 H-2B visas.
Common Planning Free Sacramento ConcertJuly 17, 2017 | Randol WhiteRap star Common is planning a free concert on Sacramento's Capitol Mall next month as a way to encourage discussion about criminal justice issues.
EnvironmentRed Flag Warning Due To Fire Danger In NevadaJuly 17, 2017Windy, dry conditions that have raised the threat of wildfires in Nevada has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for most of the northern half of the state into Tuesday.
State GovernmentCongressman McNerney Presents Bill As Alternative To Twin TunnelsJuly 17, 2017 | Rich IbarraCongressman McNerney from Stockton presented a bill on Monday that would serve as an alternative to the Twin Tunnels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To GermsJuly 17, 2017Should I use antibacterial soaps? How often should I bathe my child? Those are just some of the questions Jack Gilbert, a microbiome scientist, answers in his new book.
