Sacramento Food Bank Needs Are Year-RoundDecember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe winter holidays are among the busiest times for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. But the nonprofit agency needs support year-round. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: More Affordable To Rent Than Buy In Sacramento AreaDecember 23, 2015 | Steve MilneA new housing report finds it's more affordable to rent than to own in Sacramento County. The data show if you're making the average weekly wage, it would take 35 percent of your income to rent a three-bedroom home in the county. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Unemployment Rate Continues To Drop, So Does WorkforceDecember 18, 2015 | Ben BradfordWhile the unemployment rate in California dropped again in November, the state added just a few thousand jobs, and another troubling economic trend continued. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Ranks Near Top In U.S. Job CreationDecember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new report finds California ranks near the top in job creation, when compared to other states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForest Service Seeks Comment On Heavenly Mountain Resort ImprovementsDecember 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to the ski and snowboard terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento State Continues Expansion With $91 Million State-Of-The-Art Science FacilityNovember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento State has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art education building that will include high tech teaching labs for the Biology and Chemistry departments.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Farmers Backing TPP Trade AgreementNovember 9, 2015 | Rich IbarraCalifornia farmers are urging Congress to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Costco Submits Plans For New Store In Elk GroveOctober 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceElk Grove officials say Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
