Morning Edition 2008-04-18


 
Friday, April 18, 2008

    Part of Series

  • Study: Some Students Denied Access To Federal Loans
    California fares well in a new study that looks at how much access community college students have to federal student loans.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Lawmakers Call For More Supervision Of Sex Offenders
    California lawmakers are calling for more state supervision of sex offenders. The move comes on the heels of a state audit which found sex offenders either working or living at child care or foster care facilities.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Median Home Price Down Thanks to Foreclosures
    March is traditionally the start of the home buying season and sales perked up last month in Sacramento County…but not as much as they usually do.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Mayoral Candidates Pick Up Labor Endorsements
    Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo and her chief rival, Kevin Johnson, each rolled out their labor support Thursday.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Johnson Responds to Release of Police Report
    Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson responded Thursday to the release of a Phoenix police report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct with a child. He was investigated but never charged over the incident which happened over a decade ago.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Felony Charges Surface for Childhood Coalition Leader
    Sacramento County has close ties with a coalition that’s developed a plan to help fight childhood obesity. But the man who heads the coalition has an extensive criminal background, including a conviction for child endangerment.
    Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • Commentary: A Public-Private PERS?
    A state lawmaker has proposed opening up California’s Public Employee Retirement System to private sector workers. That has commentator Ginger Rutland intrigued.
    Friday, April 18, 2008
  • Business Journal: Office Space Vacancies Up
    Office leasing in Sacramento has hit a seven-year low. Vacancy rates are rising as new space hits the market.
    Friday, April 18, 2008
  • Sac County DA Honors Local Heroes
    Ten local crime victims and witnesses are getting recognized Friday for what Sacramento County’s lead prosecutor calls uncommon courage.
    Friday, April 18, 2008