State GovernmentBallot Initiative To Extend Prop 30 AnnouncedSeptember 14, 2015 | Katie OrrThere’s an official effort underway to extend a portion of California’s Proposition 30, which raises tax money for the state’s schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Encourages Residents To Follow Wildfire Evacuation OrdersSeptember 14, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia fire officials are warning people not to delay evacuating from wildfire areas if they’re told to leave. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSierra Nevada Snowpack Lowest In Five CenturiesSeptember 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonNew research shows snowpack in the Sierra Nevada in 2015 was at its lowest level in 500 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Approves Foster Care OverhaulSeptember 14, 2015 | Katie OrrFoster care for children in California would be significantly reshaped under a bill that has passed the state legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Factor In Rapid Growth Of WildfiresSeptember 14, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire managers say the historic drought is a major factor in the rapid spread and growth of recent wildfires in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Carseat Rule For Kids Awaits Brown's SignatureSeptember 14, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia would be among the first states to require children younger than two to ride in rear-facing car seats under a bill on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Sends End-Of-Life Bill to Governor BrownSeptember 11, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe bill would require patients to make two verbal requests of a physician for a lethal prescription, at least 15 days apart, as well as a written request.
State GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Deal On Agenda For Legislature's Final DaySeptember 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work for the year Friday – but not before they debate climate change, end-of-life and medical marijuana legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Climate Change, Property Forfeiture, 'Redskins' BanSeptember 10, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie Orr | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s efforts to fight climate change have sustained a second major setback at the state Capitol in as many days. Meanwhile, lawmakers continued to work though hundreds of bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
