BusinessSacramento-Based Pacific Ethanol Buying Midwest Ethanol ProducerDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoycePacific Ethanol, based in Sacramento, said Wednesday it is buying a Midwest ethanol producer in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Targets Massage TherapistsDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new California law regulating massage therapists is intended to decrease illicit massage parlors while increasing professional standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Stockton, Modesto Post Highest Distressed Home SalesDecember 31, 2014 | Steve MilneResearch firm RealtyTrac released November housing data today - and there were mixed results for the San Joaquin Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Prepares For New Year's Eve CelebrationDecember 31, 2014 | Bob MoffittOrganizers expect more than 25,000 people in downtown Sacramento for the 15th annual New Year's Eve fireworks show tonight.
Where To Recycle Christmas Trees In SacramentoDecember 31, 2014Take a look at how different counties around Sacramento are helping residents dispose of their holiday trees.
Waiting For A Break: Obama on 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign PolicyDecember 31, 2014"I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement," the president says of Iran and other regimes perceived as U.S. enemies. But he says restoring relations is a gradual process.
State GovernmentNew Law Affects Teens Who Use The InternetDecember 31, 2014 | Bob MoffittA new law that takes effect in 2015 was written to protect California teenagers who use social media from themselves and from some advertisers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Freeze Watch Expected For Sacramento ValleyDecember 31, 2014(AP) -- Wind and freeze warnings and watches are blanketing the Sierra Nevada and much of the rest of Northern California Wednesday.
Sacramento City, County And Churches Open Warming CentersDecember 30, 2014 | Melody StoneWith temperatures expected in the lower 30s for the next three or four evenings, the City, County and local churches are working to provide warm spaces for the homeless population.
New Year's Eve 2014 Festivities GuideDecember 30, 2014 | Melody StoneLooking for something to do this New Years Eve? We've selected a few family friendly options, as well as a list of the coolest parties in town.
