State GovernmentCalifornia Parks System Gets Another New LeaderJuly 14, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California Department of Parks and Recreation has its fourth leader in two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks To Regulate Medical MarijuanaJuly 14, 2014After failed attempts in previous years, legislation to regulate medical marijuana in California appears to be gaining momentum at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrimary Election Voter Turnout Lowest In California HistoryJuly 11, 2014(AP) - It's official. The 25.2 percent turnout of registered voters in the California Primary is the lowest-ever in state history.
State GovernmentBrown Addresses Influx Of ImmigrantsJuly 11, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says Congress must act to address the influx of Central American immigrants illegally entering the United States. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew School Spending Rules Advance with Emphasis on AccountabilityJuly 11, 2014The California Board of Education has unanimously approved new rules governing how school districts should spend extra state funding for their neediest students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP Lawmakers Ask Brown Not To Appeal Tenure RulingJuly 11, 2014(AP) - Republican lawmakers are asking Gov. Jerry Brown not to appeal a Los Angeles judge's decision striking down tenure and other job protections for California teachers.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Tax Bill That Will Benefit Tesla PlantJuly 11, 2014(AP) - A bill that would help California-based electric car maker Tesla has been signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, as the state competes for a planned battery plant.
State GovernmentCalifornia Law Bans Criminal Background Question On State Job ApplicationsJuly 11, 2014 | Max PringleUnder a new California law, job applicants will no longer be asked about their criminal history when they apply for state and local agency jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ends Budget Year In The BlackJuly 10, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia ended its fiscal year with some money in the bank, which has not happened much recently. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProtesters Challenge Safety Of Increased Oil Shipments By RailJuly 10, 2014 | Max PringleWhile plans to increase oil transports by rail are drawing protests, one lawmaker is pushing legislation that he says will make such shipments safer.
