State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers fast-track bill that would require online sellers to verify their identityJune 11, 2024The proposal would require marketplaces like eBay and NextDoor to start collecting bank accounts and tax identification numbers from high-volume sellers who advertise online but collect payments offline.
Local saxophonist pays tribute to a John Coltrane masterpieceJune 11, 2024 | Avery JeffryAs a part of his new concert series at The Sofia, Jacam Manricks will explore the inner workings of John Coltrane’s 1965 landmark album, “A Love Supreme.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren coolJune 11, 2024Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
EducationStudent loan relief deadline approaching for 300,000 California borrowersJune 11, 2024Student loan borrowers can become eligible for lower payments or faster debt forgiveness by applying for federal loan consolidation by June 30.
Sacramento RegionHeat advisory issued for Sacramento region starting TuesdayJune 10, 2024 | Steve MilneTemperatures are heading back into the 100s this week, following two other heat waves that hit triple-digits in recent weeks. Meteorologists expect the return of the Delta breeze Wednesday into Thursday.
Insight host Vicki Gonzalez taking leave following breast cancer diagnosisJune 10, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezA personal message from Vicki Gonzalez. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mass shooting suspect dies in jail cell, police and attorney sayJune 10, 2024The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said Smiley Martin, a suspect who was being held on charges connected to a 2022 mass shooting along K Street, has died in his cell.
EnvironmentListen to the yowling, ethereal sounds a Joshua tree can be made to makeJune 10, 2024Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Gavin Newsom’s gun control constitutional amendment hasn’t gone beyond CaliforniaJune 10, 2024Since Gov. Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment one year ago, there has been far more progress on online petitions than in other state legislatures. His team says the effort will pick up speed in 2025.
Northern California rivers are moving cooler and faster than normal, officials warnJune 7, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezThough it’s expected to be hot in the Sacramento Valley this weekend, warmer temperatures are accelerating snowmelt. That’s increasing the speed and decreasing the temperature of river water. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
