State GovernmentReport: Underfunded School Facilities In Danger Of DisrepairNovember 30, 2015 | Ben BradfordA UC Berkeley report finds California school facilities are underfunded, and that’s putting more stress on the budgets of districts serving low-income students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Joining Brown In ParisNovember 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerThere will be a heavy California presence at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this week. In addition to Gov. Jerry Brown, the state’s legislative leaders are each leading delegations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Fire Operations Resume In Lake Tahoe BasinNovember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are planning to begin prescribed fire operations Monday in the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are at least 10 prescribed burn projects scheduled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government"Dark Money" Still Found In California ElectionsNovember 30, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe head of the Federal Elections Commission says, two years after a record California fine, little has changed nationally to stop the flow of “dark money” into campaigns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Sixth-Grade Textbooks Frame Climate Change As UncertainNovember 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA recent study shows many sixth-grade science textbooks in California frame climate change as uncertain in the scientific community and that it may or may not be human-caused. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnnual Toy Safety Survey Finds Choking Hazards, No LeadNovember 27, 2015 | Ben BradfordAn annual study on toy safety once again found choking hazards and high levels of some chemicals in toys currently on shelves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnother Strong Holiday Shopping Season For California?November 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerBlack Friday marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season – and it could be a good one for California retailers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment#OptOutside: Some People Take A Hike On Black FridayNovember 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceA movement around the U.S. encourages people to skip the shopping malls Friday and spend time in nature. Some national parks and state parks in California are waiving entry fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Orders Recall Of More VW VehiclesNovember 25, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia regulators have made it official: Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche will be required to recall as many as 16,000 more vehicles.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
