EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: El Niño Won’t End Dry Times In CaliforniaMay 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceNOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and meteorologists in other countries show that strong-to-moderate El Niño conditions are present in the tropical Pacific. But it won't end the drought in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInitiative Filing Fee Increase Passes California AssemblyMay 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has passed a bill that would raise the filing fee for a voter initiative or referendum from $200 to $8,000.
State GovernmentBill Spotlights Pregnancy Crisis CentersMay 26, 2015 | Katie OrrPro-choice lawmakers are backing a bill in the California Assembly that seeks to ensure pregnant women know they have access to abortions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Republicans Soften Tone On ImmigrationMay 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerImmigration debates in the California Legislature aren’t what they used to be. Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric is largely gone. Instead, GOP lawmakers are softening their criticism. Often, they aren't even voting no. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forest Service Ready For Wildfire SeasonMay 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service has wrapped up its hiring for firefighters to work on California's 18 national forests this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Builds Emergency Barrier In Drought To Protect Water SuppliesMay 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is causing saltwater to intrude deep into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Water managers are constructing a rock barrier to prevent salt from affecting drinking water for millions of Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBe Mindful of Wildlife this Memorial Day, State Officials SayMay 25, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneMemorial Day weekend is a busy time for California's parks. State officials want people to be mindful of wildlife, for the animal's and your own sake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFriday Bill Roundup: Microbeads, Vaccines And MoreMay 22, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers wrapped up their week with votes on several noteworthy measures.
State GovernmentAnother Strong Jobs Report For CaliforniaMay 22, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia added about 30,000 jobs last month, and the state's unemployment rate fell once again in April – to 6.3 percent, down from 6.5 percent in March and 7.8 percent in the same month last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRegents Ratify UC's Deal With Brown May 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe University of California tuition and funding deal negotiated by Gov. Jerry Brown and UC President Janet Napolitano has been approved by the university’s Board of Regents. But the two sides still don’t agree on a key part of the deal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
