News Archive

Sacramento Fall Festival Roundup 2016

September 30, 2016 | Joanne Serrieh

With the abundance of cultural festivals in Sacramento, you can trick your mind into thinking you traveled the world without having to leave the area. We've rounded up fall festivals happening in the region for you to explore.

Video Suggests Police Drove At Sacramento Man They Then Shot

September 30, 2016

(AP) - Dashboard audio indicates two police officers may have tried to hit a homeless man with their police cruiser before fatally shooting him in Sacramento this summer, a newspaper reports.

Pilots Prepare For This Weekend's California Capital Airshow

September 30, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Pilots were practicing and setting up planes for display Friday for the California Capital Airshow taking place over the weekend.

California Counts

Realignment 5 Years On: Counties Build Jails for Inmates With Mental Illness

September 30, 2016

About $2.5 billion in state funding is going to constructing 10,000 new jail cells throughout the state. Many projects are focused on improving conditions for mentally ill inmates.

State Government

Capitol Roundup: Gov. Brown Vetoes Parental Leave Bill, Approves Sex Crime & Wage Discrimination Bills

September 30, 2016

California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill to expand parental leave. He approved two bills that emerged after a former Stanford University swimmer was sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a woman passed out near a trash bin.

Earthquake Alerts Could Begin Within 2 Years

September 30, 2016 | Marnette Federis

Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill creating a program for a statewide earthquake early warning system in California.

Head Of Yosemite Park Steps Down In Wake Of Hostile Work Environment Claims

September 30, 2016

The National Park Service "acted to move Don Neubacher from his role" as it carries out an investigation, a spokesman says.

Business Journal: Whole Foods, Elk Grove Casino, Convention Center

September 30, 2016

Whole Foods this week made a surprising announcement about its planned store in midtown Sacramento. The location on L Street won't happen. Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has the story and more business news.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

The End Of Governor Brown's Bill-Packed Week

September 30, 2016

By the end of Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown will have signed or vetoed the 800 bills sitting on his desk. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler will explain how Brown's legislative actions will affect your life.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Stories On Stage Features Los Rios Community College District Students

September 30, 2016

This month, Stories on Stage is departing from its usual format to feature four local writers from the Los Rios Community College District. Joining us are John Adkisson and Bojana Anglin.