EnvironmentWashington Fire Spreads Away From MarkleevilleJune 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATE 6:40 P.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Washington Fire. As of late Thursday afternoon, containment stood at 15 percent. Crews remain focused on keeping the fire away from the community of Markleeville.
Health CareCovered California Welcomes ACA RulingJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California is welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
State GovernmentCalifornia Vaccine Bill Clears Major Legislative HurdleJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill mandating vaccinations for nearly all California school children drew passionate debate on the state Assembly floor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Public Pensions May Be Forced To Divest Coal Company AssetsJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s public pension plans would not be allowed to make new investments in coal companies under a bill in the California Legislature. They would also be required to liquidate any current investments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
EnvironmentFeds Give $150 Million To Help California With DroughtJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency is helping California with $150 million to fund projects to improve water quality and reduce wildfire risk.
State GovernmentBrown Signs California BudgetJune 24, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed the California budget with no fanfare Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Reissues Classic Black License PlatesJune 24, 2015(AP) - California drivers are getting a taste of history as the state starts to reissue its black license plates, which were originally issued in the 1960s.
State GovernmentVote On California Right-To-Die Bill Delayed As Support LagsJune 24, 2015(AP) - A California lawmaker who wants to allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs is postponing a vote on the contentious legislation as support lags.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSnapshot Of California's Undocumented ImmigrantsJune 24, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIt's difficult to tally a population that lives in the shadows, but new data estimates that 2.7 million immigrants are living illegally in California. That's more than any other state in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
