Councilman Pushes For Limits To Artificial Turf InstallationsNovember 23, 2015 | Bob MoffittA California law, which was passed to respond to the drought- allows artificial turf on all residential property. But a Sacramento city councilman says the law should allow cities to restrict its use.
BusinessPRO Rugby Coming To Sacramento Next YearNovember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceProfessional rugby is on its way to Sacramento, according to representatives from PRO Rugby, Cal Expo and the owner of Bonney Field.
City of Sac Identifies $367 Million In Water-Related Projects And The Rates Required To Pay For ThemOctober 22, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento Utilities Department has proposed $367 million in projects to improve water, waste water, and storm drainage systems over the next four years.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Districts Reducing Outdoor Water DaysSeptember 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Suburban Water District is asking customers to voluntarily cut outdoor watering to one day a week this fall as other water providers move to mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGreat American River Clean-Up Expects Record HaulSeptember 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceLow water levels in the American River, due to the drought, is expected to increase the volume of trash volunteers collect during the Great American River Clean-Up Saturday in Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Fresh Food Drive Tries For World RecordSeptember 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento’s Farm-to-Fork program hopes to set a world record Wednesday for fresh produce collection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCA Senate Republicans Select New LeaderAugust 27, 2015 | Ben Adler | Chris NicholsThe change comes as lawmakers are making final decisions on hundreds of bills, including big ticket items like how to pay for road repairs and Medi-Cal services.
Environment'Training Burns' Could Prevent Larger Fires In SacramentoAugust 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Fire Department says more "training burns" along the American River Parkway provide buffers and can prevent larger fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVote On California Right-To-Die Bill Delayed As Support LagsJune 24, 2015(AP) - A California lawmaker who wants to allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs is postponing a vote on the contentious legislation as support lags.