State GovernmentAtkins, de Leon Lay Out Legislative PrioritiesOctober 6, 2014The leaders of the California legislature have laid out their priorities for the coming session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voting Will Soon Be UnderwayOctober 6, 2014Voting for the November elections will soon be underway in California. Vote-by-mail ballots are being sent out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Preps For Public Safety Broadband NetworkOctober 6, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s sprawling rural areas pose lots of challenges for the creation of a nationwide broadband network for public safety. It’s recommended by the 9-11 Commission and mandated by Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 47 Seeks To Reduce California Prison PopulationOctober 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA measure on the California November ballot would reduce some drug possession and theft-related felony crimes to misdemeanors. Proponents say it would reduce prison overcrowding and prison costs. Opponents say it would put dangerous criminals back on the streets and overcrowd local jails. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVoters To Decide On Off-Reservation CasinoOctober 6, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters will decide this November whether a California Indian tribe can move forward with plans to build an off-reservation casino Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Drone Veto Concerns Privacy AdvocatesOctober 2, 2014 | Katie OrrA recent veto by Governor Jerry Brown could mean more law enforcement drones flying through California skies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Catholic Church Says Health Regulator Action Violates Civil RightsOctober 2, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe Roman Catholic Church in California says a state health care regulator has violated civil rights after its recent mandate regarding abortion services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBankruptcy Judge's Big Ruling: Pension Contracts Not SacrosanctOctober 1, 2014 | Ben AdlerA federal judge says pension contracts of workers and retirees under California law are NOT protected in the bankruptcy process. It’s a clear victory for Stockton’s creditors – and a huge blow to CalPERS. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMixed Reaction To Brown's Bill ActionsOctober 1, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is drawing mixed reviews for his actions on bills this year. More than 1,000 bills crossed his desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.