California's Gun-Related Homicide Rate UpOctober 8, 2017(AP) - New state figures show more people were killed with guns in California last year than in any other year since 2008.
Vice President Pence Plans California Fundraising VisitOctober 8, 2017(AP) - Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to arrive in California this weekend for a fundraising trip in a state that overwhelmingly rejected his boss.
Calif. Democrat Feinstein Hints At Senate Re-Election RunOctober 8, 2017(AP) - California Democrat Dianne Feinstein is giving her strongest hints so far that she's going to seek a fifth full Senate term in 2018.
State GovernmentBrown Approves 'California Disclose Act,' Vetoes Extending License RestrictionsOctober 7, 2017AB 249 requires most campaign ads to display their top three funders, even if those contributions were funneled through other generically-named committees. AB 63 would have extended provisional license restrictions to drivers under 21.
Health CareCalifornia Sues Trump Over Roll-Back Of Birth Control RulesOctober 7, 2017(AP) - California is suing the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections.
Health CareNew Elk Grove Exhibit Tells Tales Of Mental BattlesOctober 6, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaStories of addiction, trauma and depression served as the inspiration for 28 new art pieces. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Lowers HIV Transmittal Penalty, Rejects State Parks Smoking BanOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor the second year in a row, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have smoking at California state parks and beaches. Meanwhile, he signed a bill that reduces the penalty for intentionally transmitting HIV to another person.
State GovernmentICE Director: Arrests Coming To California Neighborhoods, WorkplacesOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe nation’s top immigration enforcement official is vowing arrests in California neighborhoods and at work sites now that Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the so-called “sanctuary state” bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trucker Protest Snarls Sacramento-Area TrafficOctober 6, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA protest by truck drivers is causing major delays on Soutbound Highway 99 near Pleasant Grove on to Southbound Interstate 5 at J St.
New Park Will Give Shelter Dogs A Place To PlayOctober 6, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerDozens of SPCA volunteers will put the finishing touches this weekend on a project aimed at improving the shelter experience for dogs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.