UC Increases Number of Out-Of-State Freshmen Offered Admission For FallJuly 7, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThe University of California increased the number of out-of-state freshmen it offered admission to this fall, while offering slightly fewer freshman spots to California residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Earning A 2-Year Degree While Serving A 6-Year SentenceJuly 7, 2017An Obama-era program, which lets prisoners use Pell grants for college, is wrapping up its first year. So far, there's no indication whether the Trump administration will continue it past expiration.
How To See If Home Prices Are Rising Or Falling Where You LiveJuly 7, 2017In much of the U.S., the housing crash hangover lingers. New tabulation of home price data lets you zoom in on hundreds of metro areas and counties around the country.
Burned Crane Blocks Residents After Oakland FireJuly 7, 2017(AP) - Oakland is blocking off streets surrounding a burned building site until crews can take down a giant construction crane. Friday's early morning fire destroyed the seven-story building site but there were no injuries.
Amber Alert Over As LA Police Say No Teen Abduction OccurredJuly 7, 2017UPDATE 8:26 p.m. (AP) - Los Angeles police say no crime actually occurred in the suspected abduction of a teenage boy that spurred an Amber Alert.
Amtrak Train Collides With Car In DixonJuly 7, 2017A person is reported dead after an Amtrak train collided with a car at around 5 a.m. by Porter Road and Pitt School Road.
Davis Shakespeare Revives Rarely Staged Leonard Bernstein MusicalJuly 7, 2017 | Jeff HudsonThe Davis Shakespeare Festival is staging “Wonderful Town,” a 1953 musical comedy with a score by Leonard Bernstein. Our critic Jeff Hudson says several songs in “Wonderful Town” still sound good after 60-some years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: 19J Project, Marshall Medical Center, Club Pilates, Burning Barrel BrewingJuly 7, 2017 | Steve MilneItalian Importing Company, the eatery that closed to make way for an 11-story project called 19J, may be coming back. 19J's developer says he wants to lure the owner out of retirement. The Sacramento Business Journal Sonya Sorich has the story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDavis Shakespeare Returns With 'Wonderful Town' And 'The Three Musketeers'July 7, 2017The Davis Shakespeare Festival continues to rise in popularity with its return with two shows: "The Three Musketeers" and "Wonderful Town." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Senate Passes Fee To Fund New Affordable HousingJuly 6, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has the most expensive real estate markets in the U.S., while state funds for affordable housing have largely dried up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.