State GovernmentAudit Finds Problems With Medi-Cal Managed Care SystemJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrAn audit of the department that oversees Medi-Cal found inaccurate health plan information, thousands of unanswered calls and a lack of oversight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, California Lawmakers Reach Budget DealJune 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: Gov. Jerry Brown got his conservative revenue estimates. Democratic lawmakers got money for some of their top priorities. And California now has a state budget deal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers Pass California Budget That Lacks Governor's SupportJune 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats have sent Gov. Jerry Brown a California budget proposal that they know full well he doesn't support. Monday's vote allows lawmakers to meet their constitutional deadline and collect their paychecks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCities Win Affordable Housing Development CaseJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrA court ruling Monday gives cities and counties broad authority to require affordable housing within new home developments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Drought: State Agency Revises Rules On GrassJune 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought, the California Department of Water Resources is holding two hearings on revisions to a statewide landscape ordinance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought In California Is Killing Large Patches Of TreesJune 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is stunting tree growth throughout the state and triggering a large die-off in the Sierra Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Transfer Tower Bridge, Provide Some Funding For Streetcar ProjectJune 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittIf a bill before the California Legislature becomes law, the state would give the Tower Bridge to Sacramento and West Sacramento. The cities would also get $10 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers At Odds Over Medi-CalJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have yet to agree on a state budget. One of the areas of disagreement centers on Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. The Legislature will vote on its budget plan Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo Budget Deal Yet, But Lawmakers To Vote AnywayJune 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerMonday is the California Legislature’s constitutional budget deadline, and lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a spending plan. But it’s not one supported by Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBera Angers Organized Labor Over Fast-Track Trade VoteJune 15, 2015 | Matt LasloSacramento Democratic Congressman Ami Bera has spent the last month weathering a blistering assault from organized labor over his support of the bill that would give the president fast track trade authority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
