State GovernmentCalifornia Jobs Report Worse Than It LooksOctober 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerDon’t be fooled by the new California jobs report out Friday that shows statewide unemployment falling below six percent for the first time in nearly a decade. The state added almost no jobs last month – and 32,000 people stopped looking for work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Tightens Scrutiny On Candidates And Spending GroupsOctober 16, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's campaign finance watchdog agency has adopted new rules to stop candidates from collaborating with outside groups that spend money on them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Audit Finds Disaster Agencies Are No Longer "High Risk"October 15, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe California state auditor has found two departments in charge of responding to emergencies can shed their "high risk" label. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForecast: Strong El Niño Will Improve California DroughtOctober 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center shows El Niño will help improve the drought in parts of California by the end of January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawsuit Challenges CDCR's Halloween Sex Offender PolicyOctober 14, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s “Operation Boo,” the state Corrections Department program that requires registered sex offenders to post signs on their front doors on Halloween, is being challenged in court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Finds 5 Percent Of Produce Has Too Much PesticideOctober 14, 2015 | Ben BradfordAn annual investigation of pesticides in California produce found about one in 20 pieces of fruit and vegetables violated federal standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMixed Actions From Brown On Drone LegislationOctober 14, 2015 | Ben AdlerOne thing is clear after Governor Jerry Brown signed one bill regulating drone use in California in recent days but vetoed several others: Drones will attract attention – and legislation – for years to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaDeportation Less Likely For Immigrant Drug Offenders Under New LawOctober 13, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe new California law allows immigrants to retract guilty pleas for drug possession and have their cases dismissed once they attend court-ordered rehab. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves MoneyOctober 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEPA Promises More Fines For Diesel PollutersOctober 12, 2015 | Ben Bradford The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to levy more fines against out-of-state trucking and bus companies operating in California, after issuing one last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
