California Registered Democratic Voters Up, GOP Down In 2016May 13, 2016(AP) - California's secretary of state says the number of registered Democratic voters increased since January while Republicans lost ground.
State GovernmentBrown Cites Fable In Bid To Limit New Budget SpendingMay 13, 2016 | Ben Adler | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown has released a $173.1 billion spending plan, which projects a nearly $2 billion drop in revenue compared with his initial budget released in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleTheatre Review: 'Mud Blue Sky' Offers Aimless But Honest Slice Of LifeMay 13, 2016 | Jeff HudsonSome plays tell a structured story that builds to a climax. Others explore quirky characters in a free-form situation. The B Street Theatre's “Mud Blue Sky” falls into the latter category, but the show does have an oddly appealing, if aimless charm. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSevere And Extreme Drought Eases In CaliforniaMay 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceSevere and extreme drought were reduced slightly in California and 10 percent of the state is completely free of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 30 Extension Backers' Budget Claims MisleadingMay 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerBackers of a potential November ballot measure say California’s schools and state budget will be in dire financial shape if voters don’t extend the Prop 30 income tax increases approved in 2012. But two of their claims don't hold up to scrutiny. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bike Fest May Be Over But Pedaling Competition Lasts All MonthMay 12, 2016Bicyclists celebrated Bike Fest at the California State Capitol Thursday. The event is part of a month-long campaign to increase the use of bicycles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Laws Seeks To Curb Disability Suits Against Small BusinessesMay 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordA new California law could cut down on lawsuits against small businesses who violate certain disability rules. The measure sailed through the legislative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plane Carrying 17 Skydivers Crashes In Lodi VineyardMay 12, 2016(AP) - Authorities say a small plane taking 17 passengers skydiving in Northern California made a hard landing and ended upside-down in a vineyard, leaving only the pilot with minor injuries.
State GovernmentThursday Bill Round-Up: Fitbits, Emissions Fines, And Rape KitsMay 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly passed measures on Thursday to protect health information, increase data about rape kits, and crack down on polluters after the Volkswagen scandal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Student Shot Multiple Times On Fruitridge And Power InnMay 12, 2016Police are investigating the shooting of a vocational school student on Fruitridge near the bus station at 79th Street.