State GovernmentSenate Approves High School Sexual Violence Prevention BillJune 2, 2015(AP) - SB 695 would require school districts to make sexual violence prevention part of the curriculum at school districts where health education is a high school graduation requirement.
State GovernmentEarthquake Safety Bills Advance Out Of California AssemblyJune 2, 2015(AP) - The California Assembly is advancing a pair of bills designed to help buildings withstand earthquakes. The legislation approved unanimously on Monday would expand financial incentives for seismic retrofits.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Prosecutorial Misconduct, Wage TheftJune 2, 2015 | Ben AdlerA divided California Assembly has approved a bill intended to reduce prosecutorial misconduct. Meanwhile, businesses engaging in wage theft would face tighter enforcement efforts under a measure that passed the California Senate Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Higher Minimum WageJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved an increase in the state’s minimum wage.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warm Water, Limited Supply For Salmon RunJune 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceA California state agency Tuesday is expected to consider ways to help migrating salmon reach the ocean. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Measure Repealing Max Grant RuleJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate has approved a measure that would repeal a rule limiting when families can receive additional state aid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Faces House Of Origin DeadlineJune 1, 2015 | Katie OrrThe beginning of June is a busy time for the California Legislature. There’s the pending budget deadline. And the Senate and Assembly must each act on hundreds of bills by June 5. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
