Morning Edition 2009-04-10


 
Friday, April 10, 2009

    Part of Series

  • Study: Running May Be Best Bet Against Mountain Lion Attack
    A UC Davis study suggests that standing your ground when confronting a mountain lion may not be the best course of action.
    Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Folsom Zoo Cuts Staff
    Folsom officials have cut dozens of city jobs to make up for a nearly $9 million budget shortfall - including several positions at the Folsom Zoo.
    Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Lawmaker Says State's Gas Pumps May Violate New Clean Air Regulation
    Sacramento Area State Senator Dave Cox says he wants to know if gas pumps the state uses to fuel its vehicles are legal.
    Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Governor Applies For Stimulus Dollars For Education
    The effort to pull federal stimulus dollars into California continues at a steady clip in Sacramento. Thursday Governor Schwarzenegger asked the federal government for billions of dollars for education
    Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Johnson, St. HOPE, Justice Department Reach Settlement
    The federal investigation that plagued Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson for almost a year is finally over. The mayor and the non-profit organization he founded agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department Thursday.
    Thursday, April 9, 2009
  • Los Jarritos: Little Jugs, Big Dreams
    Jarrito means little ceramic pitcher. Los Jarritos is the third food-related enterprise for Jorge Placencia's family. Placencia's father Salvador set the stage that led to a restaurant that feels and tastes like Old Mexico.
    Friday, April 10, 2009
  • Poll: Affordable Housing Still A Problem For Many
    Most Sacramento area residents say home prices are affordable again now that prices have dropped because of the housing crisis. That’s according to a new poll. But the survey also finds that affordable housing is still out-of-reach for many people.
    Friday, April 10, 2009
  • Commentary: Measure A - Arbitrators Not Accountable
    Polls indicate voters are only dimly aware there’s a statewide special election coming up next month. Commentator Ginger Rutland worries that even fewer know about Sacramento County's Measure A.
    Friday, April 10, 2009
  • Are the Rivercats Recession-Proof?
    Around 10,000 soggy people braved a rainy Opening Night at Raley Field Thursday. The Oakland A’s affiliate Sacramento Rivercats kicked off their 10th season in town. So what does the slumping economy mean for minor league baseball in Sacramento?
    Friday, April 10, 2009