New California Laws 2016New Surcharges Coming For Calif. Prepaid Cell Phone UsersDecember 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerMillions of Californians who use prepaid cell phones must pay the same taxes and fees as landline and contract cell phone users under a new law that takes effect Jan. 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Unemployment Rate Continues To Drop, So Does WorkforceDecember 18, 2015 | Ben BradfordWhile the unemployment rate in California dropped again in November, the state added just a few thousand jobs, and another troubling economic trend continued. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Wildfire Debris Removal Costs Could Approach $250 MillionDecember 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt could cost California a quarter of a billion dollars to clean up after this summer’s destructive wildfires.
EnvironmentState Supreme Court Considering The Limits Of Calif. Environment LawDecember 17, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe California Supreme Court has limited the scope of what local and state agencies have to consider when approving new development. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst Family Moves Into California Governor's MansionDecember 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerFor the first time in nearly 50 years, a California governor is living in the historic Governor’s Mansion just blocks from the state Capitol. Jerry Brown moved in after returning from Paris late last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento-Area Water Conservation 33 Percent In NovemberDecember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento-area water users conserved 33 percent in November compared to the same month in 2013, according to the Sacramento Regional Water Authority.
Health CareNurses Rally For Workplace Violence Prevention RulesDecember 17, 2015 | Katie OrrHealthcare workers face a high risk of violence on the job. Nurses from around California today testified in support of proposed new rules meant to prevent workplace violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In California, Pacific NorthwestDecember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecent storms have helped to ease dryness and improve drought conditions in California. But warm temperatures have limited the amount of snowpack in some parts of the western U.S.
State GovernmentReport Slams Guards At Rural California PrisonDecember 16, 2015An isolated state prison in northeast California is coming under harsh criticism from a newly-released report that accuses its guards of racism and inappropriate use of force.
State GovernmentLawmakers Mull Rules For Daily Fantasy SportsDecember 16, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are considering whether to regulate or ban the billion-dollar daily fantasy sports industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
