State GovernmentYee Appears In Federal CourtMarch 31, 2014(AP) Updated -- Federal prosecutors and lawyers for a California state senator charged with accepting bribes and coordinating a cash-for-guns scheme are still negotiating the terms of the politician's release pending trial.
State GovernmentSenate Suspends Senators Yee, Wright, CalderonMarch 28, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California State Senate suspended three Senators today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYee Drops Out of Secretary of State RaceMarch 27, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocratic State Senator Leland Yee has dropped out of the race for California Secretary of State. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSteinberg Calls For Yee's ResignationMarch 26, 2014UPDATE -- Another California State Senator is facing criminal allegations and Senate Democrats are calling for his resignation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Begins Testing New Student AssessmentMarch 25, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is preparing to implement Common Core education standards. As part of that change, the state is replacing standardized tests with new “assessments” meant to better judge students’ knowledge. But the state must first test the test. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Aims To Chip Away At Backlog Of Untested Rape KitsMarch 25, 2014 | Katie OrrA new effort is underway to deal with California’s backlog of untested rape kits.
