Health Care

Are Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.

May 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

As a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Violence Policy Center's Joshua Sugarmann On Preventing Gun Violence

November 1, 2017

Joshua Sugarmann is the executive director of the Violence Policy Center, a gun control advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. He speaks about gun violence and regulations in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting.

Health Care

How Scientists Are Getting To The Bottom Of California Gun Deaths

August 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

A new Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis aims to explore the risk factors behind gun deaths, and ultimately prevent them.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center Director Garen Wintemute Explains Focus On New Research Into Prevention

August 7, 2017 | Chris Remington

The new UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center opened this July, a first of its kind institution focused on gun violence research and prevention. Center Director Garen Wintemute explains the focus of their research in the coming months.

Judge Blocks Calif.'s Ban On High-Capacity Magazines

June 29, 2017 | Ben Adler

A federal judge has temporarily blocked one of California’s new high-profile gun control laws.

Nevada Permits Young Soldiers To Carry Concealed Weapons

May 23, 2017

(AP) - Nevada is lowering the age requirement for permits to carry concealed weapons to 18 for active-duty soldiers and honorably discharged veterans.

State Government

Democrats Push Bill To Expand Weapon Ban To Nevada Libraries

March 17, 2017

Nevada Democrats are moving forward a proposal to give library managers clear authority to enforce weapons bans at their facilities.

Stockton Hopes To Decrease Celebratory Gunfire On New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

Some people usher in the New Year by firing guns into the air, and that means police will be busy looking for such gunfire as the clock nears midnight.

State Government

Court OKs Application Of California Gun Waiting Period

December 14, 2016

(AP) - A federal appeals court says California can withhold guns for 10 days from gun buyers who previously purchased a gun and clear a background check before the 10-day waiting period.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Lead Contamination Concern Remains In Mangan Gun Range

November 17, 2016

The Mangan Gun Range closed two years ago, but Sacramentans living near the range still find lead dust from it in their backyards. The city recently tested several homes near the range and Sacramento Bee reporter Ryan Lillis has their findings.