Morning Edition 2008-08-06


 
Wednesday, August 6, 2008

    Part of Series

  • Placer County Copes With Overcrowded Jail
    The Placer County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a plan that would dramatically increase the number of non-violent offenders who serve sentences at home while electonically monitored.
    Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • Solano County To Lift Fruit Fly Quarantine
    After nearly a year, Solano County says its ready to end a quarantine to guard against the spread of the mediterranean fruit fly.
    Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • Sac County to Hire Outside Expert to Critique CPS
    Sacramento County will bring in an outside expert to evaluate its Child Protective Services policies, procedures and structure. The move comes in response to criticism over the deaths of seven children in the last year.
    Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • Governor's Tax Plan Not a Surprise to Analysts
    Governor Schwarzenegger probably won’t win any popularity contests for his proposal to hike the sales tax temporarily by a penny. That’s the word from one political analyst who says he’s not surprised by the move.
    Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • Path To Home Ownership Rocky For Some
    Soaring foreclosures may be a nightmare for some people. But for others looking to buy their first home - it’s a path to the American Dream.
    Wednesday, August 6, 2008
  • DMV: Expect Longer Lines Until New State Budget
    The Department of Motor Vehicles says field office wait times are up this week – and will stay that way until there’s a state budget. That’s because the DMV laid off 1000 part-time staffers after last week’s executive order from Gov. Schwarzenegger.
    Wednesday, August 6, 2008