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An FBI affidavit that details an undercover sting operation targeting Democratic state Senator Ron Calderon is reverberating around the California Capitol. Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg says the allegations make him sick to his stomach.

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Collapsed Building Search and Rescue Training Center Breaks Ground

October 31, 2013 | Bob Moffitt

Construction has begun on a new emergency response training center in Rancho Cordova. The trick is constructing piles of rubble that are just like a collapsed building, but that don't have the danger.

State Releases Draft Five-Year Water Plan

October 31, 2013 | Amy Quinton

California now has a five-year draft plan for managing the state's water, but some are criticizing it for its lack of details.

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Federal Government Threatens to Withhold Millions from California

October 31, 2013 | Katie Orr

The California Department of Education may lose 15 million dollars because of a dispute with the federal government over standardized testing.

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Property Tax Bills Payable Starting Friday

October 31, 2013 | Steve Milne

If you own a home in Sacramento County, your property tax bill is payable beginning tomorrow. But if you think the assessed value of your home is too high, you may be able to do something about it.

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Sacramento Kings and Fans Celebrate Start of New Season and New Era (Slideshow)

October 31, 2013 | Andrew Nixon

Shaquille O'Neal played cricket before the game. Former King Mitch Richmond walked the purple carpet. New owner Vivek Ranadive revved up the crowd. Experience this celebratory season opener through the lens of CapRadio photographer Andrew Nixon.

California Recycling Centers Will No Longer Pay non-CRV Refunds

October 31, 2013 | Max Pringle

State recycling centers say from Friday on, they’ll only be paying refunds for certain beverage containers.

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Kings Fans and Owners Embrace Change For Season Opener

October 31, 2013 | Bob Moffitt

The 29th home opener for the Sacramento Kings was unlike any before not only because the city almost lost the team, but because of all of the new things the new owners have brought to the table.

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Virginia City Spends Big to Maintain Ghost Town Mystique

October 31, 2013 | Ky Plaskon

Tonight on Halloween, thrill-seekers will descend on one of the most haunted towns in America: Virginia City, Nev. The historic tourist town is trying to adapt to the 21st century. First it has to bury some financial skeletons.

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"The Claw" is Back for Sacramento's Leaf Season

October 31, 2013 | Marianne Russ

You've probably already noticed the leaves piling up in yards around Sacramento. Starting Friday, the machine known as "the claw" will start picking those leaves up again.

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