State GovernmentSacramento Rally In Support Of Charlie Hebdo VictimsJanuary 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceSecurity forces on Friday killed two al-Qaida-linked brothers who went on a murderous rampage at a satirical newspaper in Paris and an accomplice who seized hostages at a kosher supermarket. In Sacramento, people rallied in support of the victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLive Blog: Brown Unveils $113 Billion Spending PlanJanuary 9, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrUPDATED: 3:08 P.M.: Governor Jerry Brown's $113 billion budget proposal offers more money for schools and community colleges, but largely resists new spending on non-education programs.
State GovernmentBrown: No State Funding Increase If UC Raises TuitionJanuary 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown isn't backing down in the battle over student tuition and state funding for the University of California. Under his budget proposal due out Friday, the UC would stand to lose money overall if it raises tuition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBoxer Won't Seek Re-Election In 2016January 8, 2015 | Katie OrrThe junior United States Senator from California is stepping down. Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer announced today she will not seek another term in 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Persists; 2014 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal meteorologists said Thursday that California and Nevada had their warmest year on record in 2014. Meanwhile, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought persists in both states and in the U.S. southwest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA California First Lady Unlike Any OtherJanuary 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s inauguration this week served as a rare moment in the public spotlight for his wife. But behind the scenes, Anne Gust Brown plays a much larger role than previous California first ladies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJudge Allows Foie Gras Back On California MenusJanuary 7, 2015 | Ben AdlerA federal judge has struck down California’s law banning the sale of foie gras. The measure became law in 2004 but didn’t take effect until three years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In California46,200 Immigrants Apply For California Driver's LicenseJanuary 7, 2015 | Marianne Russ(AP) - California officials say 46,200 immigrants started applying for a driver's license in the first three days that the state began issuing licenses to immigrants who are in the country illegally.
EnvironmentGroundbreaking Held For Nation's First High Speed Rail SystemJanuary 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and 1,200 other dignitaries marked the beginning of construction for the nation’s first high speed rail system. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday in Fresno for the $68 billion project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCSU Chancellor: We're Not Raising Tuition, But We Still Need More MoneyJanuary 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia State University Chancellor Tim White says his system needs more money from the state just as much as the University of California does – but unlike the UC, the CSU isn’t threatening to increase tuition if its state funding doesn’t go up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
