New Bills Would Benefit Farm Workers, Smart Phone Users, Clean Car Buyers
February 27, 2015 | Ben Adler
California lawmakers are introducing hundreds of bills Friday, the last day they can submit new legislation to be considered this year.
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Feds Reduce Water Allocation For California
February 27, 2015 | Amy Quinton | Bob Moffitt
The US Bureau of Reclamation says most farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will face a second year with no water from the Central Valley Project. Some farmers and cities may receive more.
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UPDATE: Are Humans Really Headed To Mars Anytime Soon?
February 27, 2015 | Marnette Federis
UPDATED: Public passion is all well and good, but it will take more than big talk to get to Mars by 2015, space specialists say. Even several rockets' worth of cash won't easily solve the technical challenges.
Homeland Security Funding In Limbo, As House, Senate Fail To Agree
February 27, 2015
The Senate approved a bill that funded Homeland Security through Sept. 30. The Republican leadership in the House decided to move forward with a more limited bill, but that failed.
Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock On 'Star Trek,' Dies At 83
February 27, 2015
Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Mr. Spock, the logical half-Vulcan, half-human, in the original Star Trek series and several movies, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83.
Officials Investigate Runaway Light-Rail Train In Sacramento
February 27, 2015
(AP) - Sacramento Regional Transit officials say a light-rail train went out of control last week after a maintenance technician mistakenly disabled a safety feature on the unoccupied train, setting it in motion.
6 Decapitated Goats Found Near Bike Path In Northern Calif
February 27, 2015
(AP) - Animal care officials say the bodies of six goats were found decapitated in Sacramento.
Weekend Storm Expected To Bring Thunderstorms To Sacramento Region
February 27, 2015
A storm system that's headed to Sacramento and the Sierra Friday and Saturday could bring with it thunderstorms and even hail.
Business Journal: Beer Week, Food Allergy Cafe, Online Poker
February 27, 2015
If you have food allergies, there may be a new café opening soon in midtown Sacramento just for you. Sacramento Business Journal Jack Robinson has the details.
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Report: Fewer California Homes Being Flipped
February 27, 2015 | Steve Milne
Research firm RealtyTrac’s latest figures out today show fewer California homes are being flipped.
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