Governor Jerry Brown's California Prison Overcrowding Plan Draws CriticismAugust 27, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to alleviate prison overcrowding is generating opposition from activists who oppose adding more space to the state’s prison system.
Rim Fire - Tuesday Update: Firefighters Make Progess, Containment Stays at 20 PercentAugust 27, 2013The Rim Fire continues to spread, but firefighters are making progress on several fronts. Containment is holding at 20 percent, with the fire consuming 184,481 acres of the Stanislaus National Forest and a portion of Yosemite. Update: 11:00 p.m.
California Preparing for Biosimilar DrugsAugust 26, 2013 | Katie OrrBiologic drugs use substances such as cells, proteins and antibodies. Biosimilar drugs are their generic counterparts and are expected to hit the market in a few years. the California legislature is already preparing for their arrival. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
American Fire - Monday Update: Containment Growing, Focus on Hot SpotsAugust 26, 2013Containment of the American Fire has grown to 83 percent as of Monday night. Crews along the south, north and west perimeters are in patrol status, with windy conditions still challenging the western edge of the fire. Update: 10:30 p.m.
Businesses Effected By Rim Fire Eligible For Tax ReprieveAugust 26, 2013 | Bob Moffitt People who own businesses effected by the Rim Fire can apply for a temporary delay in having to pay taxes to the State of California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Perez Vows Actions on Prison OvercrowdingAugust 26, 2013 | Katie OrrDemocratic Assembly Speaker John Perez says the California Legislature will vote on a plan that would ease prison overcrowding before the legislative session ends in September.
Bill that Would Expand Abortion Rights Passes California SenateAugust 26, 2013A bill that would allow some non-physician health care professionals in California to perform first trimester abortions has cleared the Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire - Monday Update: Fire Grows Beyond 160,000 Acres, Evacuation Advisory Area ExpandedAugust 26, 2013The fire has grown to nearly 161,000 acres, and the evacuation advisory area expanded as the blaze has jumped a road in the Highway 120 corridor. Containment has grown to 20 percent, thanks to air drops to slow the fire's growth. Update: 10:10 p.m. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plenty Of Art At This Year's Burning Man FestivalAugust 26, 2013 | Ky PlaskonLarge-scale art is one of the attractions drawing 60,000 people to the northern Nevada desert for the Burning Man festival. And this year's festival will feature more art than ever. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California Postpones Some In-Person Enrollment HelpAugust 26, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe California health insurance exchange says some of the people who will help to enroll the uninsured in coverage next year will be on the job later than expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.