State GovernmentMoody's: Drought Will Not Harm California EconomyMay 20, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report suggests California’s drought is not likely to affect the state’s finances in the short term. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIncumbent Schools Chief Torlakson Facing Two ChallengersMay 20, 2014 | Steve MilneIn the June 3rd Primary Election, two people are running against an incumbent to become California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMonday Bill Roundup: Wiretapping, In Vitro, Campaign GiftsMay 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers sent several notable bills from one chamber to the other Monday – including measures dealing with warrantless wiretapping, in vitro fertilization and campaign finance rules. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Proposing Additional $66 Million to Help Fight WildfiresMay 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s firefighters are already having a busy year and Governor Jerry Brown wants to them to have more money to do their job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Could Cost Agriculture Industry $1.7 BillionMay 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that California’s drought could result in severe economic losses for Central Valley farmers. The analysis also shows the drought will mean thousands of job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSecretary of State Race Draws Crowded FieldMay 19, 2014 | Katie OrrA political scandal put the California Secretary of State race on the radar this year. But there are several other issues that make this a campaign to watch. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDeal Reached On Changes in Commercial Property Ownership Under Prop 13May 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerA deal at the California Capitol would prevent some large commercial property owners from dodging property tax increases when the buildings change hands. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSan Joaquin County Officials Expect Low Voter Turnout For PrimariesMay 19, 2014 | Rich IbarraMany experts are predicting low voter turnout for June's primary election which will select the top two candidates for each office for a runoff in November. With primaries just around the corner, many voters may just sit this one out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia LAO Projects $2 Billion in Additional RevenueMay 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThere are some new numbers that could affect California’s budget. The non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office released its revised revenue projections today, which are made independently from Governor Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentStudent Wine And Beer Tasting Bill AdvancesMay 16, 2014(AP) - It would be legal for underage college students aspiring to be winemakers and brewers to taste what they produce under a bill approved by the state Assembly.
