State GovernmentDebates Rivet Capitol; Gas Tax Talks SputterSeptember 10, 2015There was a lot of activity at the California state Capitol yesterday. Assembly members spent two hours debating legislation that would allow terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor's assistance. Ben Adler has some analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSolar Project Planned At Former California Nuclear Power Plant SiteSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe site of a former nuclear power plant in northern California will now be used to provide solar energy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Latest On Legislature: Election Recount Bill ApprovedSeptember 10, 2015(AP) - The latest developments in the California Legislature, which is considering hundreds of bills ahead of a Friday deadline for passage.
State GovernmentBrown Vetoes Low-Flying Drone BillSeptember 10, 2015Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have made it illegal to fly drones at low elevations over private property.
Legislature Heads Into Final DaysSeptember 9, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Legislature continues to act on bills as the end of session draws closer.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate OKs Police Accountability BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris NicholsIt would require law enforcement officers to record the perceived race, gender and age of each person they stop. That data would be sent each year to a new state board on racial profiling.
State GovernmentVehicle Petroleum Mandate Out Of Climate BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrIn a blow that strikes at the heart of Gov. Jerry Brown's climate change agenda, Senate Leader Kevin de León is removing a key provision in his bill mandating new greenhouse gas reductions. There will also be no transportation funding deal this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes End-Of-Life BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris Nichols | Ben AdlerFollowing more than two hours of impassioned debate, the state Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would allow terminally ill Californians to take prescription drugs to end their lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWrongful Compensation Could RiseSeptember 9, 2015(AP) - Ex-prisoners who were wrongfully convicted would be eligible for larger restitution payments from the state under a bill gaining the Assembly's endorsement.
State GovernmentBipartisan Road Repair Deal Now Considered UnlikelySeptember 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerAs the California Legislature enters its final days of work, the chances of a bipartisan transportation funding deal appear to be growing slimmer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
