Business Journal: Amgen, Medi Cal Funding, High Speed Rail, SMUDMay 9, 2014Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson talks about the economic boost from the Amgen Tour of California that starts this weekend in Sacramento... Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Tourism In The Sierra Drops Due To DroughtMay 8, 2014 | Ky PlaskonBusinesses that rely on snow in the Sierra saw 30 to 80 percent fewer visitors this year than last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Requiring Smart Phone Kill Switches Clears California SenateMay 8, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would require anti-theft technology in all new smart phones sold in the state cleared the state Senate Thursday. It failed in its first attempt in April. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Considering Temp Worker Protection BillMay 7, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would hold companies legally responsible for the wages and working conditions of people employed through third party subcontractors is making its way through the legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: McKinley Village, The Warren, California Family FitnessMay 2, 2014 | Steve MilneA new gym on K Street in Downtown Sacramento that serves alcohol, a mixed-used project boom in Midtown Sacramento and McKinley Village make up this week's list of stories from Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bills Would Address Consumer Financial Information SecurityMay 2, 2014 | Max PringleTwo bills dealing with credit card security will be taken up over the next week in California legislative committees. Recent data security breaches at Target and other big retailers prompted the legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessTesla Motors To Open Operations In San Joaquin CountyApril 30, 2014 | Rich IbarraTesla Motors is coming to the City of Lathrop in San Joaquin County as part of its operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Legislature Considering Insurance Policies For Ridesharing CompaniesApril 28, 2014Two competing bills to be taken up this week in the California legislature will pit newer app-based ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft against traditional taxi companies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Fix 50, McKinley Village, West Sac Entertainment DistrictApril 25, 2014 | Steve MilneFix 50, McKinley Village and an entertainment district for West Sacramento are among the stories Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson tells us about this week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Allowing Liens to Recover Unpaid Wages Passes California Legislative CommitteeApril 23, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia employees owed back wages would be able to place a lien on their former employer’s property under a bill that cleared the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.