State GovernmentBrown Waives Exit Exam Requirement For 5,000 High School GradsAugust 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has signed urgency legislation waiving the requirement that this year’s seniors pass California’s high school exit exam to graduate. The law allows the graduation of 5,000 students left in limbo when the state canceled its July test.
State GovernmentBrown To Sign Equal Pay BillAugust 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown’s office says he will sign equal pay legislation that's expected to be voted on in the Assembly Thursday.
EnvironmentEl Niño Likely No Help For Northern California's ReservoirsAugust 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe ocean water condition called El Niño isn't expected to do much for northern California's dwindling reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Revisit $2 A Pack Cigarette TaxAugust 26, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers are taking another crack at raising the tax on cigarettes -- by two dollars a pack -- as part of a special session on health care funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Committee Considers Package Of Debt Relief BillsAugust 26, 2015 | Chris NicholsLow-income Californians burdened with high debt could see relief in a package of bills before the state Assembly this week.
Health CareUpdate: Field Poll Shows Voters Back Minimum Wage, Cigarette Tax IncreasesAugust 26, 2015 | Amy QuintonMore California voters support the Affordable Care Act, according to the latest Field Poll. And in a fresh round of findings, the survey shows broad support for raising California's minimum wage and cigarette tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Say Fracking Study Shows Lax OversightAugust 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have questioned state oil and gas regulators and scientists over results of an independent study on fracking released earlier this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Send Governor Exit-Exam ReprieveAugust 25, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill to rescue about 5,000 high school students who couldn't graduate this year because the state canceled a required exit exam.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Ban Smokeless Tobacco In Pro BaseballAugust 25, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are voting to ban a once-common practice in Major League Baseball, the use of chewing tobacco.
EnvironmentClimate Change Symposium Kicks Off In SacramentoAugust 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists and policy makers are meeting to discuss how to deal with the effects of climate change in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
