EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Operations Plan For Water Projects ReleasedApril 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal agencies have released a plan about how they’ll operate the state and federal water projects during the drought. The plan does not change water allocations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill That Would End SeaWorld Orca Shows StallsApril 9, 2014(AP) -- A bill that would ban the captive breeding and shows of orcas in California has stalled for the year in the state legislature after a fierce debate.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Establish Loan Program for Undocumented College StudentsApril 9, 2014 | Max PringleUndocumented California State University and University of California students, who can’t get federal or private loans, would be eligible for a state loan program to be established under a new bill in the legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Legislature Debates Fracking MoratoriumApril 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA California senate committee has moved a bill forward that would place a moratorium on fracking. The move comes less than a year after the passage of legislation that regulates the oil-extraction process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMedical Interpreters Bill Up For Consideration AgainApril 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFor the second time in a year, California lawmakers will consider a bill that would create a medical interpreters program. The bill’s backers say circumstances are different this time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYee Pleads Not Guilty To Federal ChargesApril 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California state senator accused of political corruption, bribery and arms trafficking has pleaded "not guilty" to all charges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Hears Package of Anti-Poverty BillsApril 8, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia legislative committees Tuesday heard a package of bills that would raise the level of funding for public assistance programs that have been cut in recent years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUS District Court Upholds Tahoe Regional PlanApril 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonA federal court has ruled in favor of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in a dispute over development around Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Would Make It Illegal To Mislabel Seafood In CaliforniaApril 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonA bill, up for discussion this week, would make the practice of mislabeling fish or shellfish illegal in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Would Ban Plastic Microbeads in CaliforniaApril 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonA bill that would ban the sale of personal care products containing microplastics in California will get its first hearing Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
