EnvironmentCalifornia Agency Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Computers, MonitorsMarch 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Energy Commission says increasing the efficiency of computers and computer monitors can save state consumers millions of dollars a year in energy costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentElderly, Disabled Rally For Aid RestorationMarch 11, 2015 | Katie OrrDisabled and low-income elderly Californians say it’s time for the state to reinvest in them. They rallied at the state Capitol today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDespite Drought, Not Time For Drastic MeasuresMarch 11, 2015 | Katie OrrAs the California drought wears on, it might seem like more creative solutions are in order. But it might not yet be time for drastic measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Revenues Continue To SoarMarch 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe state controller’s office says California had another strong month of tax collections in February. It says the state is now $1 billion ahead of the projections in Governor Jerry Brown’s January budget proposal.
State GovernmentCalifornia Schools Begin New Standardized Testing ProgramMarch 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia schools can start administering the state’s new standardized tests to students. The new math and English language tests use computers and open-ended critical thinking questions – rather than the old “Scantron” bubble multiple-choice tests. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Cracking Down On Ivory SalesMarch 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are weighing in on the illegal sale of ivory. A bill that passed an Assembly committee today that would tighten restrictions on ivory sales in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Underground Economy, Selma RemembranceMarch 9, 2015 | Ben AdlerA new report says California’s weak penalties and scattered, underfunded enforcement system cost the state up to $10 billion a year in lost tax revenue from the underground economy. Meanwhile, California lawmakers join in the Selma remembrances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Offers $50 Million Carrot For College InnovationMarch 9, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown often criticizes California's public colleges and universities for what he sees as a failure to adapt to the 21st century. Now the outspoken Democrat is putting the state's money where his mouth is.
State GovernmentCalFire Prepares For Early Wildfire 'Season'March 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceAs the drought has stretched into a fourth straight year in California, CAL FIRE is getting an early start on staffing for wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.