State GovernmentCalifornia Unemployment Rate DeclinesJune 20, 2014 | Katie OrrUnemployment in California continues to fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Largest General Fund Budget In HistoryJune 20, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed California's new budget today. It's the highest general fund spending plan in state history, built on temporary tax increases and surging revenue from the booming stock market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$10 Billion Water Bond Measure Moving Through California LegislatureJune 20, 2014 | Max PringleA $10 billion water bond could be headed to California’s November ballot if a bill in the state legislature wins approval. The measure would be a substitute for the $11 billion bond initiative currently on the ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Audit Finds Dozens Of Women Prisoners Were Sterilized IllegallyJune 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California State Audit has concluded that the sterilization of dozens of women prisoners were done in violation of informed consent laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcCarthy's Rise To Majority Leader Has Implications For CaliforniaJune 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia representatives are now leading both parties in the US House of representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Banning Inaccurate Labeling For Seafood Advances In AssemblyJune 19, 2014 | Marianne RussA bill that bans inaccurate labeling of seafood has been approved by an Assembly committee.
Health CareMental Health Care Advocates Call For Parity In Public Health ServicesJune 19, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates say the mentally ill do not receive the same level of service in California’s public health system as people who use other medical services. And they’re asking state officials to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Ways To Address Oil Train RisksJune 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonFears that California could experience fiery train accidents as oil imports by rail increase have lawmakers seeking more information. Attorneys told lawmakers that the state's role is limited. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConcerns Over Proposed License RegulationsJune 18, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant rights groups in California say there are problems with proposed regulations for undocumented immigrant driver licenses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Supreme Court Justice Marvin Baxter Announces RetirementJune 18, 2014 | Max PringleDemocratic California Governor Jerry Brown has already made one appointment to the state Supreme Court and now has a chance to make more. Justice Marvin Baxter has announced he’s retiring at year’s end. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
