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State Government

Bill Would Curb Cooperation Between Law Enforcement, Feds On Marijuana Cases

June 29, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Recreational pot businesses will soon be legal in California. A bill in the state Legislature would limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and the federal agencies when it comes to marijuana activity that's legal under state law.

Environment

Golden 1 Center In National Environmental Spotlight

June 29, 2017 | Amy Quinton

The Golden 1 Center is one of the greenest arenas in the country. This week, the Sacramento Kings have a chance to showcase the environmental features to sports executives from around the nation.

Business

Mayor Steinberg Hopes For Stronger Business Relationship With New UC Davis Chancellor

June 27, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg says with the incoming UC Davis Chancellor Gary May, an improved relationship between the City and the university could provide a lot of opportunity.

State Government

Local Governments Voice Concerns Over Rollout Of 5G Wireless Networks

June 22, 2017 | Daniel Potter

Wireless carriers eager to roll out faster 5G technology want the California Legislature to streamline the local approvals process. But local governments argue the proposal would take away their powers of oversight and negotiation.

Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure As CEO

June 21, 2017

Five of Uber's major investors reportedly demanded Kalanick resign immediately. His departure plunges one of the largest private companies on Earth into an even bigger leadership vacuum.

Business

No Heat Safety Rules Yet For Indoor Workplaces

June 21, 2017 | Sally Schilling

California requires employers in several outdoor industries to take extra precautions on hot days to protect their workers. But the state has yet to establish heat safety rules for indoor workplaces.

Business

Biz Journal: Airport Hotel, Kellogg, Double Nickel Smokehouse, Moksa Brewing

June 16, 2017

The Sacramento Business Journal's digital editor Sonya Sorich talks about proposals for an airport hotel, Kellogg cutting back in Roseville, a short-lived smokehouse closing next week and a new brewery arriving soon in Rocklin.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Trump Gets A Boost From Business Allies In Golden State

June 16, 2017 | Cody Drabble

Oakland-based reporter Gabriel Thompson talks about Capital and Main's three-part series describing President Trump's allies in California.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento's Alleys Up Next For Restaurant, Café Spaces

June 13, 2017

Sacramento’s grid is seeing a revitalization and it’s not just in the city’s downtown core.

Business

Applicants Flock To Davis' First Marijuana Job Fair

June 12, 2017 | Sally Schilling

As California's marijuana regulations are being hashed out at the state and local levels, the industry in Yolo County is gearing up for growth.