State GovernmentBill Tags Sex Offenders Who Remove Location-Tracking DevicesSeptember 3, 2015(AP) - Sex offenders who willfully remove their location-tracking devices would face up to three years in state prison under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.
EnvironmentEl Niño And California’s Historic DroughtSeptember 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were no changes in the intensity of drought in California over the past week and El Niño is not expected to end the state's historic drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Ivory Trade BanSeptember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe measure would close a loophole that allows ivory sales for products brought to California before 1977.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Take Action Against Bottled Water CompanySeptember 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators accuse company of illegally diverting water that is later trucked, bottled, and sold in stores.
State GovernmentTracking Money in California Politics Might Get EasierSeptember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia officials are launching a new search engine to better track campaign money for state candidates and ballot measures.
State GovernmentCoal Divestment Bill Heads To Governor's DeskSeptember 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonA bill that would require California public pension funds to divest from the coal industry will now head to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Offers State Tax Help For Former Corinthian StudentsSeptember 2, 2015(AP) - Californians who had their student loans forgiven after the collapse of Corinthian Colleges this year could get a state income tax break.
State GovernmentTentative State Union Contract Includes Pension ConcessionsSeptember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne of the highest paid California state employees’ unions has tentatively agreed to contribute a portion of members' salaries to retiree health benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBills Would Ban CA Employers From Asking Certain QuestionsSeptember 1, 2015 | Chris NicholsEmployers in California would lose the ability to ask job applicants their salary history and job status under separate bills passed by the California Senate Tuesday.
State GovernmentState Agrees To Solitary Confinement ReformsSeptember 1, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has agreed to overhaul how it uses solitary confinement in state prisons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
