Modesto Denies Permit For Straight Pride RallyAugust 10, 2019Modesto denies a request to hold a "Straight Pride" rally at a park because of safety concerns.
Audit Finds Problems With California 'Motor Voter' ProgramAugust 10, 2019The California DMV's new voter registration program is confusing to voters and full of technical difficulties, according to an audit released Friday.
Student Who Brought Pellet-Style Guns To Natomas School Can Return To ClassAugust 9, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento County Superior Court denied a request by the Natomas School District to keep the boy from returning to Heron School in March.
Del Paso Heights Opposes Placement Of Sex Offender Already Blocked From Santa Clara, Placer CountiesAugust 9, 2019 | Bob MoffittCommunity leaders plan to fight the placement of a sex offender from Santa Clara County who was unable to be places there or in Lincoln. Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert has written the judge in the case protesting the plan.
Health CareVaccine Exemption Bill Wins Approval From California’s Medical BoardAugust 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA controversial bill to increase regulation of medical exemptions from vaccinations won the support of the state’s medical board Thursday.
State GovernmentThe California Public Utilities Commission Couldn’t Offer A List Of Everything It Regulates. So We’re Trying To Make One.August 9, 2019The California Public Utilities Commission is a sprawling organization that regulates everything from PG&E to Uber and Lyft. But it's difficult to find a list of the agency’s regulatory responsibilities. So CapRadio is attempting to compile one.
Business Journal: River One Planned In West Sacramento; Build-A-Bear At Florin Walmart; Insomnia Cookies At Downtown CommonsAugust 9, 2019A developer wants to turn West Sacramento’s riverfront into a new, high-profile urban living spot called River One. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has that story and more business news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCareful With Those Birthday Candles, Smokey: Beloved Bear Turns 75August 9, 2019The longest-running public service campaign is tied to a reduction in wildfires, but in some ways Smokey's message may have worked too well. Here's how he's changed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Fire Danger Rising After Slow Start To The SeasonAugust 8, 2019 | Randol WhiteCal Fire Deputy Chief Scott McClean says the weather this summer has been moderate, which plays a significant role. But the latest forecast shows that conditions are changing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Gets A Paint Job: Annual Wide Open Walls Mural Festival Kicks OffAugust 8, 2019 | Drew SandsorThis year 44 different artists will produce 30 pieces on public and private buildings throughout the city.
