State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Legalize Farmers Market Beer TastingJune 30, 2015(AP) - Californians could enjoy beer alongside produce and wine at farmers markets under legislation headed to Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Seeks To Make Cheerleaders Team EmployeesJune 30, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill making it clear that professional cheerleaders are sports team employees.
State GovernmentAssembly Republicans Introduce Road Repair PlanJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are turning their attention to fixing the state’s crumbling roads. Assembly Republicans threw their plan into the mix Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law Regulates Pet Insurance IndustryJune 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia has the largest number of insured dogs and cats in the nation. On July 1, the $750 million pet insurance industry will come under new regulations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Legislature Passes Strict School Vaccine BillJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccines for most California school children is headed to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk.
EnvironmentFirefighters Continue To Make Progress On Washington FireJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED: 6:45 p.m. - Containment has grown to 29 percent, and acreage burned to 17,622. Crews on the Washington Fire, three miles south of Markleeville, took advantage of light winds to increase containment.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Prompts More Water CutbacksJune 26, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators are again ordering some water rights holders to stop diverting water from rivers because of the drought. The order includes some rights for the city of San Francisco.
EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Makes For Anxious Week In MarkleevilleJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Washington Fire has burned within about three miles of the small town of Markleeville in Alpine County. But crews have made protecting the community a priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
