State GovernmentCalif. Voters Could See Rival Measures To Raise Minimum WageNovember 4, 2015 | Ben BradfordAn effort to raise California’s minimum wage next year just got more complicated. California’s largest union and a local affiliate are now offering competing ballot initiatives.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Keeps Water Delivery Companies BusyNovember 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought is causing wells to run dry for many California homeowners. Many are now relying on water delivery companies. Those companies are busy trying to keep up with demand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaMillions Eligible But Still Uninsured In CaliforniaNovember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants make up a large percentage of the uninsured in California. And that can have a ripple effect on people who are eligible for health insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCSU Faculty Strike Vote Results Expected WednesdayNovember 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceResults of a strike authorization vote by California State University system faculty are expected to be announced Wednesday at San Jose State University. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Most Ambitious Clean Energy Goals On The Planet?November 3, 2015California is known for setting lofty clean energy goals. But are its targets the most ambitious on the planet? That’s what state Senate leader Kevin de León claimed in a speech in October. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jerry Brown’s Hazy Claim: L.A. ‘Invents’ SmogNovember 3, 2015Was the City of Angels the first to create the noxious, eye-stinging, smudgy haze? Gov. Jerry Brown says so. But as it turns out, it depends on what you consider 'smog.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInitiative That Would Require Vote On Delta Tunnels Makes 2016 BallotNovember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe Secretary of State’s office announced Monday that a constitutional initiative proposed by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer has qualified for the 2016 ballot.
State GovernmentCalif. Regulators Find More Cars Evading Emissions TestsNovember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia regulators expect to recall as many as 1,600 more Volkswagen diesel vehicles for defeating emissions tests.
State GovernmentDeal On Recreational Marijuana Initiative Finally EmergesNovember 2, 2015 | Ben AdlerA fractured collection of groups advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana in California has finally coalesced behind an initiative for the November 2016 ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWatering Restricted To One Day A Week In SacramentoNovember 2, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople living in the City of Sacramento are now limited to watering one day a week until March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
