State GovernmentGovernor Signs Police Accountability BillsAugust 11, 2015 | Chris NicholsGovernor Jerry Brown signed several high-profile bills on Tuesday, including two that aim to boost police accountability.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Removing 'Alien' From LawAugust 11, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill to remove the term "alien" from the California labor code to describe foreign-born workers.
State GovernmentState's Strong Fiscal Outlook Remains UnchangedAugust 10, 2015California's surging personal income tax revenues keep state's fiscal outlook healthy
State GovernmentCities, Counties Urge Transportation SpendingAugust 10, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Legislature is holding a special legislative session to address the state's multi-billion dollar backlog of deferred road maintenance. Today cities and counties released their priorities for the session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRocky Fire Unpredictable For FirefightersAugust 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe Rocky Fire in Colusa, Lake and Napa Counties has been extraordinarily unpredictable for firefighters, at one point burning 20,000 acres in five hours. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentParks Department's "Transformation" Under WayAugust 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerA task force charged by Gov. Jerry Brown with modernizing California’s state parks system after a recent financial scandal is now six months into its mission. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Says Rocky Fire Is A Wake-Up Call, And The "New Normal"August 6, 2015 | Katie OrrJust as firefighters are making progress on the Rocky Fire in northern California, Gov. Jerry Brown visited the fire line Thursday, saying the fire presents a “new normal.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirefighting Costs Escalate For Cal Fire And US Forest ServiceAugust 6, 2015Fire fighting costs in California are eating up the budgets of CAL Fire and the US Forest Service. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Hits Air Quality MilestoneAugust 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe San Joaquin Valley enjoyed three weeks of healthy air in July for the first time in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBobcat Trapping Banned In CaliforniaAugust 5, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Fish and Game Commission voted Wednesday to ban bobcat trapping in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
