Morning Edition 2008-06-13


 
Friday, June 13, 2008

    Part of Series

  • It's a Runoff: Fargo, Johnson, to Continue Through November
    Sacramento County elections officials have counted the final vote-by-mail ballots, and the Sacramento mayor’s race is headed for a November runoff between former N-B-A star Kevin Johnson and Mayor Heather Fargo.
    Thursday, June 12, 2008
  • Last Ditch Attempt to Stop Same Sex Marriages
    There’s a last-minute attempt to stop same sex marriages in California. Those can begin next week. A group that calls itself a pro-family organization is leading the charge.
    Thursday, June 12, 2008
  • Public Testifies Against County Health Cuts
    The Sacramento Board of Supervisors heard hours of public testimony Thursday against proposed health cuts for the poor to help reduce the county’s big budget shortfall.
    Thursday, June 12, 2008
  • Business Journal: Sacramento County Drops UC Davis Contract
    Sacramento County has dumped a long-term health care contract with UC Davis. County officials have worked out a deal that will provide the same care but for $13 million less each year. …starting July 1st.
    Friday, June 13, 2008
  • Commentary: Why Is Vote Count Taking So Long?
    Ten days after the June 3rd primary elections, Sacramento still doesn't have a final vote tally in the mayor’s race. Commentator Ginger Rutland blames the delay on mail-in voters.
    Friday, June 13, 2008
  • Sacramento Has 9th Highest Foreclosure Rate In U.S.
    California once again posted the second highest rate of home foreclosures in the country last month…behind Nevada.
    Friday, June 13, 2008
  • SB I-5 Closure Starts Friday Night
    Phase two of the Fix I-Five repair project begins Friday night and Caltrans officials say they’re worried about potential problems.
    Friday, June 13, 2008