State GovernmentGroups Push To Increase California Voter TurnoutSeptember 22, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia’s secretary of state, other elected officials, and advocacy groups are working to enroll more voters this week. Much of the focus is on Latino, Asian, and young voters who are historically less likely to cast ballots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Labor AgreementsSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has signed off an agreement with two of California’s labor unions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSome Undocumented Californians Already Receiving Medi-CalSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers continue to debate whether undocumented immigrants in the state should be allowed to sign up for Medi-Cal. But many are already receiving some coverage.
EnvironmentFlooding California Farmlands Might Restore GroundwaterSeptember 22, 2015 | Amy QuintonCentral Valley farms are pumping out groundwater faster than it can be replenished. But one farmer is trying to restore depleted aquifers by flooding his own crops in the winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Child Seat BillSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia children under the age of 2 will now be required to ride in rear-facing child seats. That was one of several bills signed into law today by Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentValley And Butte Wildfires Among Most Damaging In California HistorySeptember 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Valley and Butte fires in northern California are among the most damaging in state history. Governor Jerry Brown Monday asked for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for both fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSecond Initiative Filed To Extend Prop 30September 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThere is another effort underway to extend California’s Proposition 30 income tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Finally Get Medical Marijuana RegulationsSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may finally get medical marijuana regulations if the governor signs a package of bills approved by the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFighting Traffic Tickets In California Might Get CheaperSeptember 21, 2015 | Chris NicholsA bill on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk would prohibit courts from charging drivers a fee before they contest their citation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentChina Financial Turmoil Doesn't Slow California EconomySeptember 18, 2015 | Ben Adler | Steve MilneThe worldwide stock market turbulence hasn’t appeared to hurt California’s economy so far. The state added 33,000 jobs last month – and its unemployment rate dropped slightly to 6.1 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
