Health CareCalifornia Governor, Lawmaker Alter Proposed Vaccine RulesJune 18, 2019(AP) — California public health officials would have more oversight of doctors and schools with high numbers of medical exemptions for vaccinations under a legislative compromise announced Tuesday.
California DreamImmigrant Entrepreneurs Invigorate California's EconomyJune 18, 2019Immigrants tend to be bigger risk-takers than people born in California when it comes to starting a business. Here’s why that’s a good thing for the state’s economy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat's Buried In California’s Budget Package? Lawmakers Send 12 Bills To Gov. Gavin Newsom.June 17, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe budget bill that now sits on Newsom’s desk is just the tip of the iceberg. State lawmakers sent him another dozen on Monday that would implement the spending plan, with more to come before the end of the month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Officials Want More Notice From PG&E Before Outages Related To Fire RiskJune 17, 2019 | Bob MoffittIt's been only eight months since Pacific Gas and Electric began turning off the power as a way to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires. Emergency operations officials are asking for more notice from the utility.
Agency Recommends Current 80K Attendance Cap, Drug Screening At Burning ManJune 17, 2019(AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending that Burning Man attendance be capped at 80,000 people and that attendees be screened for drugs and weapons in coming years.
California Mulls Adopting Portions Of Despised Trump Tax LawJune 16, 2019California's liberal Legislature will have to agree at least partially with President Trump in order to give poor people a lot more money in their state tax refunds each year.
State GovernmentAdvocates Call California’s Budget A ‘Big Win’ For Early Childhood EducationJune 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsThe budget Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign later this month pays for thousands more children to attend free, all-day preschool and for families to receive subsidized childcare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Analyst: Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposed Raises For California Prison Guards Not JustifiedJune 14, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s nonpartisan budget watchdog is blasting a labor deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and the state prison guards’ union, which lawmakers could vote on as soon as Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In San Joaquin CountyJune 14, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin County Mosquito Control District advises people to wear protective clothing and apply mosquito repellent, especially during the early morning and evening hours. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPostmates — Like Uber And Lyft — Is Working With California Labor Groups To Keep Independent Contractors. Critics Aren’t Sold.June 14, 2019 | Scott RoddThe gig economy giants, who use independent contractors instead of employees, have long opposed efforts to unionize their workforce. But a California Supreme Court decision and looming state legislation are forcing them to change course. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
