California regulators on Thursday approved allowing utilities to cut off electricity to possibly hundreds of thousands of customers to avoid catastrophic wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and largely destroyed the city of Paradise. Utilities’ liability can reach billions of dollars, and…
We reported here on KAHI NEWS Wednesday morning with Supervisor Jim Holmes that a new 211 online and information telephone system is in the works and funded by the county of Placer. 211, a 24/7 nationwide system, provides users with free connection to resources ranging from disaster aid to health…
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The addition of bike lanes in Sacramento is being highlighted today for two reasons, one it takes away vehicles lanes in already over loaded traffic streets, and secondly the funds that are being used to create the bike lanes is coming from the gas tax that was raised two years…
The California Department of General Services, responsible for the state owned buildings throughout the state is presenting a plan to sell many of the buildings that are outside the city of Sacramento due to aging, and state of repair. The plan would take 18 months to accomplish and requires legislature…
The City of Sacramento is hiring a consultant for $150 thousand to look for a new home for the Sacramento Zoo! Three areas are under consideration, The Bing Maloney Golf Course, owned by the city, but the Golf Course would be closed; Sleep Train in Natomas has been mentioned, however…
PG&E announced Wednesday they plan to replace all electric wiring in the City of Paradise underground. They state this is a move that would protect homes in the future from potential wildfire destruction to their homes. 74 miles of natural gas lines also will be replaced under the city streets.…
The California State Assembly approved Thursday a bill that would prohibit business from handing paper receipts to customers unless they request them. Instead, businesses would provide electronic receipts. Many businesses already use this technique when you pay a bill on line, but local impact business like restaurants and retail stores…
A Sacramento area lawyer who has become known in the localA business world as an aggressive American Disabilities Act server of notification for any violation and demanding settlements which has driven many small businessas out of business, has now become the target of a federal grand Jury finding that is…
Conversations are being held in Citrus Heights about the survival of the Sunrise Mall. City leaders say that 30% of the mall is vacant and sales in other stores are declining. Anchor stores in the mall like SEARS are closing. Many retailers are saying that online shopping is driving sales…