EnvironmentGovernor Brown's Revised Water Project Heavily CriticizedApril 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has revised his plan to restore habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, much to the dismay of environmental groups. The plan also includes design changes for the proposed twin tunnels that would carry water south. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenators Question Efforts To Confiscate GunsApril 30, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of people in California possess guns, even though the law says they should not. Today state Senators asked the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms why that number is so high. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Defends Cuts To Wetland Restoration Near TunnelsApril 30, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has defended newly unveiled plans that call for scaling back the amount of habitat restoration done while twin tunnels are built around California's freshwater delta.
State GovernmentBrown Says More Must Be Done On Climate ChangeApril 29, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown calls climate change a "slow-rolling crisis" that must be addressed. And he’s trying to get other governments to follow California's lead in reducing carbon emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Touts Aggressive Plan To Reduce Greenhouse GasesApril 29, 2015(AP) - California would aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under an ambitious plan announced by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Bill Clears Senate Judiciary CommitteeApril 29, 2015The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Agencies React to Brown Drought Legislation and Conservation RequirementsApril 28, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water agencies see a lot to like in Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed legislation that would allow increased fines for water wasters. But they’re criticizing a revised plan from water regulators to meet conservation requirements. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Brown Drought Proposals: Larger Penalties, Faster Environmental ReviewsApril 28, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia cities, counties and water agencies could fine water wasters up to $10,000 – without going through the court system – under a new proposal from Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown Ramps Up Conservation EnforcementApril 28, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is giving water agencies and cities more power to enforce conservation requirements.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rescue Team Helping In NepalApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA search and rescue team from California is helping relief efforts in Nepal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
