State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Streamline Solar Construction PermittingJuly 28, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would require local jurisdictions to deal with permits for solar projects more quickly. Supporters say some projects are held up for weeks because of red tape. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYee Faces New Racketeering, Conspiracy ChargesJuly 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia state Sen. Leland Yee faces new federal charges of racketeering and conspiracy after pleading "not guilty" to bribery and corruption charges in March.
State GovernmentConverted Military Planes Help Fight WIldfires In Western U.S.July 25, 2014 | Max PringleConverted military aircraft are being used to help fight wildfires in California and other Western states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHoping To Save On IT Costs, California Joins The "Cloud"July 24, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe state of California is turning to the “cloud” for its computing and data storage needs. It launched a cloud computing system today for use by state and local government agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: State Controller's RecountJuly 24, 2014Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler checks in to talk about a new PPIC report and about the possible ramifications of John Pérez calling off his recount effort in the California State Controller race this week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says California Ready To Help In Immigration CrisisJuly 23, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says California will do what it can to end the ongoing immigration crisis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCounty Registrars: Overhaul Recount Process - But Carefully!July 22, 2014 | Ben AdlerCounty elections officials say California’s recount process badly needs an overhaul – but they’re warning state lawmakers against rushing changes into law before thinking them through. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Spending Millions On Housing For Homeless VetsJuly 21, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters have decided to allocate $600 million to house homeless vets. Now the state has to figure out how to spend it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Bills Affecting Home Loan Modifications, HOAs, High School FootballJuly 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerHigh school football concussions, tax relief on home loan modifications, and homeowners association watering requirements – all subjects of bills signed Monday by California Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnforcement Of Water Restrictions Varies Around StateJuly 21, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia has approved tough new water restrictions, but how they’ll be enforced depends on where you live. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
