Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Look At California's Climate Change StrategyJuly 20, 2015Is California's climate strategy the best policy? That question is central to a new report from the non-profit digital news outlet CALmatters. Reporter Kate Galbraith joins Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Democrats Push Anti-Tobacco MeasuresJuly 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerDemocrats in the California Legislature have introduced six bills they say would reduce tobacco use and tighten its regulations.
State GovernmentLocal Elections Turnout Bill Ekes Through AssemblyJuly 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has approved a bill that would require local elections with low voter turnout to be consolidated with statewide elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
State GovernmentLawmakers Shelve Bill To Change Voter-Approved Crime MeasureJuly 16, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are shelving a bill intended to change a voter-approved initiative that reduced criminal penalties for some non-violent offenders.
California Farmers Market Vendors May Offer Beer TastingJuly 16, 2015(AP) - Let the suds flow at California's farmers markets. Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday he's signed a bill legalizing beer tasting at farmers markets.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Pro Cheerleading, Farmers Market Beer BillsJuly 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that requires professional sports teams in California to treat their cheerleaders as employees – not independent contractors. He also signed a bill that allows limited beer tastings at farmers markets.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Regulation Bill Gains MomentumJuly 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerNearly two decades after California voters legalized medical marijuana, state lawmakers appear more ready than ever before to regulate it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
