EnvironmentMore Wildfires In California But No 'Mega Fires'July 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere's been a significant increase in the number of wildfires this year in California. But the size of the fires has been relatively small. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRide-Sharing Companies, Taxi Industry Battle In CaliforniaJuly 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerRide-sharing companies and the taxi industry are locked in battles throughout California – on the streets, in the state Legislature and in regulatory agencies. Neither side is happy with the status quo. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGov. Brown: Millions Are Suffering Because Of Climate ChangeJuly 21, 2015AP) - At a climate summit at the Vatican, California Gov. Jerry Brown said the world may have reached a tipping point on global warming and that humanity must reverse course or face extinction.
State GovernmentBill Would Allow Firefighters To Jam Interfering DronesJuly 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerFirst responders are growing increasingly frustrated with owners of hobbyist drones who fly them over wildfires. That’s prompting new proposals from California state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$1.5 Million Fine Proposed For Water Diversion In DroughtJuly 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators have proposed the largest penalty against a senior water right holder since the drought began. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia's Medicaid Enrollment Surpasses ProjectionsJuly 20, 2015(AP) - California has enrolled 2.3 million people under an optional expansion of the state's Medicaid program - nearly three times more than the state had anticipated.
EnvironmentBrown To Speak At The Vatican This WeekJuly 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown is at the Vatican this week. He’s scheduled to speak Tuesday at a symposium on climate change and human trafficking hosted by the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
EnvironmentClimate Change: California's In Front And Not Looking BackJuly 20, 2015Lawmakers will return to Sacramento next month to debate new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, the state adopted one of the most comprehensive emissions control plan in the country. Experts say that goal-setting strategy is critical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTorlakson Says LCFF Money Can Go To Teacher RaisesJuly 20, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia schools have been told they can increase teacher pay using money dedicated to increase services for high-need students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
