State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Deal On Agenda For Legislature's Final DaySeptember 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work for the year Friday – but not before they debate climate change, end-of-life and medical marijuana legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San JoaquinSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceAir quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes End-Of-Life BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris Nichols | Ben AdlerFollowing more than two hours of impassioned debate, the state Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would allow terminally ill Californians to take prescription drugs to end their lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUnhealthy Air Forecast For Sacramento RegionSeptember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceTriple-digit temperatures are causing higher ozone levels in the Sacramento region and unhealthy air. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Begins Final Week of SessionSeptember 8, 2015 | Katie Orr | Contact Chris NicholsThe Legislature began its final week of session Tuesday with the Senate and Assembly taking action on a number of bills.
Sacramento 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 GovernmentTeen Moms Would Get Breastfeeding Space In California SchoolsSeptember 7, 2015 | Chris NicholsAssemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Los Angeles County, has written a bill that would require schools to offer students the time and privacy to breastfeed or pump milk.
State GovernmentFriday Roundup: Microbead Ban, "Yes Means Yes" Bills AdvanceSeptember 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers wrapped up their second-to-last week of work for the year Friday by advancing new high school sex education requirements and a ban on the sale of plastic microbeads. Other notable efforts stalled for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLung Association: Climate Change Worsens California Air QualitySeptember 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association in California says climate change is causing the state's air quality to deteriorate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTentative State Union Contract Includes Pension ConcessionsSeptember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne of the highest paid California state employees’ unions has tentatively agreed to contribute a portion of members' salaries to retiree health benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
