State GovernmentBrown Says Transportation Deal Will Get DoneAugust 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s obvious California’s crumbling roads must be repaired. Today he said he and the Legislature would come up with a plan. But he’s not sure what that plan will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: NASA Says Land Sinking Faster In San Joaquin ValleyAugust 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new NASA report, commissioned by the California Department of Water Resources, shows groundwater pumping in California has caused land in the San Joaquin Valley to sink faster than in past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRenewed Effort To Pass Right-To-Die LegislationAugust 18, 2015 | Katie OrrThe stage has been set for more emotional debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide in California. Democratic lawmakers announced today they’ve reintroduced a bill that would allow the practice in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In CaliforniaAugust 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new UC Davis study says the fourth year of drought is costing California's economy $2.7 billion and resulting in 21,000 job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Plans Taking Farms For Massive Water TunnelsAugust 18, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown's plans for massive water tunnels have yet to win approval, but a report shows California already is planning to take up to 300 farms to acquire land for the project.
State GovernmentBrown OKs Bill Protecting California Grocery WorkersAugust 18, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California grocery store workers from being fired for 90 days after a store changes ownership.
State GovernmentRepublicans Wary Of New Special Session Taxes, FeesAugust 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats want Republicans to support new taxes and fees for road repairs and Medi-Cal funding, but GOP leaders are suggesting they will be a tough sell. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFlat Managed Care Tax ProposedAugust 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is under orders to change the way it funds Medi-Cal. Lawmakers are considering the issue in a special Legislative session and a new proposal was announced Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProject Will Study How Drones Can Improve Wildfire ManagementAugust 17, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe Desert Research Institute in Reno is studying how unmanned aircraft systems might improve wildfire safety. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires May Be 'New Normal'August 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe increase in the number of wildfires in California and the western U.S. may partly be caused by climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
