State GovernmentYes Means Yes Law Going Into EffectDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrThe New Year brings a new way of dealing with sexual assault at many California colleges and universities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHuge Month For California On The Jobs FrontDecember 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerNew data out Friday show California had its best month on the job market in more than two years. The state’s 90,100 job gain in November is the strongest since October 2012 and the second-best dating back to 1990. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCPUC Head Peevey Leaves A Mixed LegacyDecember 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerMichael Peevey is winning praise and criticism for his controversial tenure leading the California Public Utilities Commission. Peevey, who served as CPUC president for the last 12 years, led his final meeting Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Extends Enrollment Deadline, Urges More Sign-UpsDecember 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s health insurance exchange is extending the enrollment deadline for people who want their coverage to start on New Year’s Day … from this past Monday, to Sunday, December 21. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Falling Gas Prices Benefit Drivers, BusinessesDecember 16, 2014 | Katie OrrWe continue a series today looking at parts of the California economy to see how they’ve evolved this past year. Today, how falling gas prices are affecting bottom lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Housing Market's Middle-Class Squeeze Deepened in 2014December 16, 2014 | Ben AdlerOn the surface, California's housing market held fairly steady in 2014. But it's become much harder for a middle-class family with two incomes to buy a home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpending Bill Has Medical Marijuana ProtectionsDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California medical marijuana industry is breathing a little easier now that the federal government has passed a funding bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMore Benefits Put Immigrants At RiskDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming eligible for more services and benefits in California. But these developments make them targets for scams. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California to Discuss Areas With Few InsurersDecember 15, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California names several areas of the state where there are fewer than three health insurance carriers for consumers to choose from. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOnly 42 Percent Of Californians Voted In November's ElectionDecember 12, 2014 | Ben AdlerA record-low 42 percent of Californians voted in November's general election - down from the previous low of 50 percent.
