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 GovernmentDebates Rivet Capitol; Gas Tax Talks SputterSeptember 10, 2015There was a lot of activity at the California state Capitol yesterday. Assembly members spent two hours debating legislation that would allow terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor's assistance. Ben Adler has some analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSolar Project Planned At Former California Nuclear Power Plant SiteSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe site of a former nuclear power plant in northern California will now be used to provide solar energy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Latest On Legislature: Election Recount Bill ApprovedSeptember 10, 2015(AP) - The latest developments in the California Legislature, which is considering hundreds of bills ahead of a Friday deadline for passage.
State GovernmentBrown Vetoes Low-Flying Drone BillSeptember 10, 2015Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have made it illegal to fly drones at low elevations over private property.
Thursday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateSeptember 10, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Legislature Heads Into Final DaysSeptember 9, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Legislature continues to act on bills as the end of session draws closer.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate OKs Police Accountability BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris NicholsIt would require law enforcement officers to record the perceived race, gender and age of each person they stop. That data would be sent each year to a new state board on racial profiling.
EnvironmentButte Fire Causes Power Outages, Prompts EvacuationsSeptember 9, 2015UPDATE: 9:20 p.m. - Evacuations have been ordered and about 15,000 customers are without power in the area. Cal Fire says the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties, has grown to 1,200 acres.
State GovernmentVehicle Petroleum Mandate Out Of Climate BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrIn a blow that strikes at the heart of Gov. Jerry Brown's climate change agenda, Senate Leader Kevin de León is removing a key provision in his bill mandating new greenhouse gas reductions. There will also be no transportation funding deal this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
