State GovernmentWill California Lawmakers Ever Again Override A Veto?October 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature hasn’t overridden a governor’s veto in 35 years. That might change in the future, as a new crop of lawmakers tries to reclaim some of the power that’s shifted to the executive branch in recent decades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHistory Suggests California Will Require Warning Labels For BaconOctober 26, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe World Health Organization’s finding that processed meats may increase the risk of cancer could trigger new requirements for businesses in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCounties Fill Health Care Gap For UndocumentedOctober 26, 2015 | Katie OrrA legislative effort to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented adults in California fell short earlier this year. But more counties are stepping in where the state leaves off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Start In Lake Tahoe BasinOctober 26, 2015 | Ed JoycePrescribed burn operations are expected to start this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBank Note Paper Shortage Continues, With An End In SightOctober 23, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia counties have rationed birth and death certificates since their paper supplier went out of business in August. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRooftop Solar Industry Says Rate Changes Could Spell DoomOctober 22, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia regulators are considering changes to the compensation utilities must pay households with rooftop solar. The industry says the wrong decision could doom the growing sector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMany Uninsured Unaware Of Insurance SubsidiesOctober 22, 2015 | Katie OrrA majority of California consumers are aware of the state’s health insurance exchange. But many uninsured people don’t know they can get help paying for insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In SeptemberOctober 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento Regional Water Authority water users met the California state mandate for conservation in September. But the next four months will be more of a challenge to meet the goal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For Long-Term California DroughtOctober 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says recent rain was no help for the long-term drought in California and the state's reservoir storage is now the second lowest on record.
EnvironmentKey Provision For Groundwater Regulation ApprovedOctober 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Commission approved a key provision to implement regulations to sustainably manage California's groundwater supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
