California Population Growth Rate Highest In YearsDecember 12, 2013New figures show that over the last year, California's population grew by the highest rate in nearly a decade.
Prostitutes Who Are Victims Of Violent Crimes To Receive Money From Calif. Compensation FundDecember 12, 2013Officials voted today to allow prostitutes who have been raped or beaten to receive money from California's victim compensation fund.
Power Knocked Out at UC Davis Med CenterDecember 12, 2013 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: 12:00 p.m. Power has been restored to the hospital after a loss of service caused disruptions for some patients.
Tahoe District Proposal To Require Bear-Proof Trash Containers Moves ForwardDecember 12, 2013 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time, the Incline Village General Improvement District is moving forward with proposals to mandate bear-proof trash containers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Death Penalty Process Reform Advocates File Ballot InitiativeDecember 12, 2013 | Max PringleA coalition of California district attorneys, victims’ rights groups and law enforcement officials have submitted a ballot initiative to the state attorney general’s office that would overhaul the death row process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RealtyTrac: California Foreclosures Continue SlideDecember 12, 2013 | Steve MilneFewer foreclosure filings were recorded in California last month, according to November data from research firm RealtyTrac released today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Mandela Lies In State, South Africa Says GoodbyeDecember 11, 2013South Africans are paying their respects at a hilltop amphitheater in Pretoria, the spot where Mandela was sworn in as the country's first black president nearly 20 years ago. As many as 1 million people are expected to visit over three days.
Nineteen People Arrested In Indoor Pot Grow RingDecember 11, 2013 | Bob MoffittNineteen people were arrested and nine children were taken into protective custody after officers served warrants for marijuana cultivation at 20 locations in the area.
Judges Extend Deadline To Reduce Calif. Prison OvercrowdingDecember 11, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia has been given a bit more time to negotiate with plaintiffs in a lawsuit over prison overcrowding.
Groups Call for Repayment of Loan From Cap-and-Trade Auction ProceedsDecember 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonA coalition of environmental and business groups says California Governor Jerry Brown must repay a $500-million loan from the state’s cap-and-trade auction proceeds. It says the money should go to programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
