Building In Natomas Could Resume In JuneMarch 31, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has notified the City of Sacramento that building permits for Natomas may once again be issued as of mid-June. Applications will be accepted Wednesday morning.
Sacramento City Council Bans Plastic BagsMarch 31, 2015As of January 2016, Sacramento will have its own bag ban as a backup in case state law is overturned in the November 2016 election. The law requires people not on government assistance to pay for paper or reusable plastic bags or to bring their own.
Downtown Arena Drives Office Rents UpMarch 31, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe new Sacramento Kings basketball arena is driving up downtown office rents.Data from commercial real estate firm JLL show a nearly seven percent jump in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same three months last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Shows Harmful Health Effects of High-Fructose DietsMarch 31, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneResearch out of San Francisco Bay Area universities suggests large amounts of sugar in your food could lead to disease, even if you're controlling your portions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agricultural Board Heads To MexicoMarch 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Food and Agriculture is going international. The board held a meeting in Tijuana today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Kids Don't Float' Program Launches Two Months EarlyMarch 31, 2015The dry, unseasonably warm weather has a lot of people in the Sacramento area headed to rivers and lakes early this year.
Uber, Cab Companies Face Off In Ride-Hailing Regulation BillMarch 31, 2015(AP) - Lawmakers are reviewing bills that could lead to a new regulatory framework for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
Climbing Temperatures End Southern California Ski SeasonMarch 31, 2015(AP) - The ski lifts are coming to an early stop in Southern California.
State GovernmentRepublicans, Democrats Lose Voters To "No Party Preference"March 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Secretary of State’s office says nearly a quarter of voters are now registered without party preference. More than a quarter of eligible Californians are not registered to vote at all.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers' Spring Break Destinations: Japan, CubaMarch 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s spring break this week at the state Capitol – and some California lawmakers are spending the time on policy trips to Japan or Cuba. Lawmakers can choose to pay for the trips with personal funds, campaign funds, or both. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
