State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Gun Restraining Order BillAugust 27, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill that would allow family members to ask a court to confiscate the guns of someone who could be dangerous has passed the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Approves Groundwater PlanAugust 27, 2014 | Katie OrrWith days to go before the end of the legislative session, the California Senate passed a groundwater management plan Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Takes On Drones, GunsAugust 26, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California legislature took on a variety of measures Tuesday as it works toward the end of its session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMexican President Lauds California's "Benchmark Of Integration"August 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerMexican President Enrique Peña Nieto is praising California Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers for passing laws that help Mexican immigrants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly 200,000 California State Employee Hours Mistakenly Overpaid Says Auditor's ReportAugust 26, 2014 | Max PringleA California state auditor’s report says that between 2008-2012, state agencies over-paid nearly 200,000 hours of unearned leave to employees. The erroneous payments cost the state more than $6 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSteinberg Blocks Delay Of Cap-and-Trade Extension To GasolineAugust 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers will not vote on an effort to delay a state regulation that critics say will drive gas prices up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Black Caucus Calls For ChangeAugust 25, 2014 | Katie OrrAfrican-American members of the California legislature say it’s time to change the way people think about young, black men in America.
State GovernmentAtkins May Consider New Assembly Rules About DrinkingAugust 25, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins says she'll have to take a look at new rules around drinking in the Assembly following the arrest of Senator Ben Hueso.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Plastic Bag Ban, Cell Phone 'Kill Switch, And Sexual Assault PoliciesAugust 25, 2014 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown signed the cell phone "kill switch" bill while lawmakers rejected a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags on a busy Monday at the state Capitol.
State GovernmentFinal Week Of Action In California LegislatureAugust 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerA statewide plastic bag ban and tighter regulations for ride-sharing companies headline the California Legislature’s final week in session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
