City Of Sacramento To Ban Bicycle-Riding On Some SidewalksJuly 12, 2017 | Randol WhiteIt may come as a surprise to some people that it's currently legal to ride a bicycle on any sidewalk in the City of Sacramento. But, based on an ordinance passed last summer by the city council, that could change as early as this fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Deputy Shot At Light Rail Station In June Heads Home From HospitalJuly 12, 2017Sacramento Sheriff's deputy Alex Ladwig was shot in the face at a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail station on June 27. He was released from the hospital Wednesday after undergoing several surgeries over the last two weeks.
EnvironmentActivists Urge State To Ban Pesticide After EPA Reverses RulingJuly 12, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerMore than a hundred activists and farm workers traveled to Sacramento to urge state regulators to ban a pesticide that President Trump has decided to allow farmers to continue to use.
Lincoln Police Find People Living Inside Highway BypassJuly 12, 2017 | Drew SandsorLincoln police got a surprise last week when they discovered that people were living inside the Highway 65 bypass.
Containment Advances On New Fires In Butte And Calaveras CountiesJuly 12, 2017UPDATE 6:45 p.m. - The Quail Fire burning in Calaveras County is now 50 acres and 55 percent contained, and all evacuation orders have been lifted. The Rebie Fire in Butte County is now 80 percent contained at 5 acres.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown's New Effort To 'Fill The Void' On Climate LeadershipJuly 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are teaming up on a new climate change tracking initiative called America’s Pledge.
Some Legal Experts Say GPS Rules Too Tough On California KidsJuly 12, 2017 | Steve MilneLegal scholars say California's electronic monitoring rules set juvenile offenders up for failure. A study by the UC Berkeley Law School and East Bay Community Law Center found GPS policies that can lead to kids unintentionally violating the rules. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In 'Most Regressive' State, Seattle Passes Tax On Highest IncomesJuly 12, 2017The tax on individuals earning over $250,000 will generate an estimated $140 million in new annual revenue. Seattle's mayor says it will help replace funds cut by President Trump's "austere budget."
MOSTLY TRUE: California’s Taxes Are 'Among The Highest In The Nation'July 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican Travis Allen said he wants to reduce the state’s crime rate and its high taxes. Given the importance of taxes in Calif., we examine his claim about the state having the highest taxes in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
All Wall Fire Evacuation Orders And Warnings LiftedJuly 12, 2017UPDATE 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: CAL FIRE says the Wall Fire in Butte County is now 6,033 acres and 70 percent contained. All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
