State GovernmentBrown Meets Farmers, Environmentalists, Urban Water AgenciesApril 8, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California drought affects different groups in different ways. Today Governor Jerry Brown sought to bring some of the differing perspective together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Roseville Swaps Grass For Water-Wise PlantsApril 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceWhile a California state agency works to determine how much water cutbacks will be, the City of Roseville is exchanging turf for drought-tolerant landscaping. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaUndocumented See Support From California DemocratsApril 7, 2015 | Katie OrrDemocrats in the California Legislature say the lack of federal action on immigration reform means California must pick up the slack. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Stricter Carbon StandardsApril 7, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is already working to reduce its carbon footprint. But new goals approved by a state Senate committee today would ramp up that effort Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNot All Schools Technologically Ready For New Standardized TestsApril 7, 2015 | Ben AdlerA new study shows not all California school districts have the technology infrastructure to effectively administer the state’s new online standardized tests. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Targets Illegal Water Diversions By Marijuana GrowersApril 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerA new California Department of Fish and Wildlife study says illegal water diversions by marijuana growers are drying up streams – with potentially lethal effects for salmon and steelhead trout. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentElectric Skateboards In Bike Lanes? It Could Happen...April 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia law prohibits motorized skateboards. But a bill in the state Legislature would legalize them – and regulate them the way bicycles are regulated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFishing Ban Proposed On Stretch Of Sacramento RiverApril 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonState fisheries biologists have proposed a fishing ban on one of the most popular stretches of river for trout in California. They hope the temporary ban will protect endangered winter-run Chinook salmon struggling in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Require Search Warrants For Digital FilesApril 6, 2015 | Katie OrrLaw enforcement officers need a warrant if they want to search your house. A bill in the California Legislature would require they also get one to search your email. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMillions of Californians Have Filed Taxes, ElectronicallyApril 6, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAlmost 10 million Californians have filed their state tax returns about two weeks before the deadline. The vast majority has filed electronically. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
