State GovernmentPoll: Drought Seizes California's AttentionMarch 25, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornians show deep concern that the state’s drought may be a long-term problem in a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Drought Aid PackageMarch 25, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown’s $1 billion drought response legislation is on its way to the Assembly after winning Senate approval Wednesday afternoon.
State GovernmentCalifornia AG Wants To Stop ‘Sodomite Suppression Act’March 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris wants "judicial authorization" to stop a proposed ballot initiation called the "Sodomite Suppression Act."
State GovernmentGatto Tries Again For Hit-And-Run Alert SystemMarch 25, 2015 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker says hit-and-runs have become a big problem in the state. He’s trying again to create a statewide hit-and-run alert system. The bill passed Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNow Hiring: Sacramento County Sheriff's DepartmentMarch 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceRetirements have Sacramento County Sheriff's Department looking to fill "a ton" of openings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen's Caucus Prioritizes Work, Child Care BillsMarch 24, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Legislative Women’s Caucus has announced its priorities for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChief Justices Urges Governor, Lawmakers To Better Fund California CourtsMarch 23, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s chief justice is promoting a new kind of trial court that she says is intended to reduce recidivism in local communities. Tani Cantil-Sakauye also called on the other two branches to increase funding for the court system.
State GovernmentRepublicans Fail To Strip Fuels From AB 32March 23, 2015 | Katie OrrRepublicans in the California Legislature are once again calling attention to what they call a “hidden gas tax” in the state. But an effort to reverse the policy was thwarted by Democrats in an Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProposed Office To Help Poor Communities Get Clean Drinking WaterMarch 23, 2015 | Amy QuintonA little noticed provision of the proposed $1.1 billion drought relief bill could help poor communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Calls Ted Cruz 'Unfit' To Run For PresidentMarch 23, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown says U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's views on climate change make the Texas Republican unfit to run for president and that he would entertain making another bid for the White House himself if he were 10 years younger.
