News Archive

Business Journal: Minimum Wage Raise, New Construction, Escape Room

October 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

Jack Robinson, Sacramento Business Journal's editor, joins us to discuss this week's top business stories.

Environment

Snow A Welcome Sign At Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Area

October 29, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Sierra-at-Tahoe, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Twin Bridges, has received some snow. After four years of drought, Lake Tahoe ski resorts hope it's a sign of a good season to come.

Business

Costco Submits Plans For New Store In Elk Grove

October 26, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Elk Grove officials say Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in the city.

Business

Business Journal: Kevin Johnson, High-Speed Rail Project, Downtown Macy's Store

October 23, 2015 | Ben Adler

Sacramento is buzzing about Kevin Johnson's decision to not run for a third term as mayor. Engineering companies have submitted bids to work on the high-speed rail project. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson has more business news.

Business

Sacramento Home Sales Rise In September

October 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce

September home sales in the eight-county Sacramento region increased 15 percent compared to the same time last year.

Business

Business Journal: Bay Area Companies, New Business In Oak Park, Outlet Mall In Elk Grove

October 16, 2015 | Ben Adler

On this week's chat with Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson, a discussion on how perceptions of Sacramento may prevent San Francisco companies from looking to the city when trying to flee skyrocketing costs in the Bay Area.

Business

Ride-hailing Company Lyft To Expand To Reno On Friday

October 15, 2015

(AP) - Ride-hailing company Lyft says it's expanding to Reno and offering free rides to new customers.

Environment

Study: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves Money

October 13, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality.

State Government

Brown Rejects Tax Credits, Medi-Cal Bills

October 10, 2015 | Chris Nichols

California Gov. Jerry Brown rejected a host of Medi-Cal expansion bills and tax credits for everything from small businesses to food bank donors.

State Government

Governor Approves Antibiotic Restrictions For California Livestock

October 10, 2015 | Chris Nichols

Starting in 2018, California’s livestock industry will no longer be allowed to give regular, low doses of antibiotics to healthy farm animals under a bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown.