State GovernmentBusy Week Ahead For California LegislatureJanuary 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerSeveral noteworthy measures face must-pass votes this week in the California Legislature. Bills that were introduced last year but failed to pass their “house of origin” must win that passage by Friday.
EnvironmentFeds Cautious About Water Deliveries To California FarmersJanuary 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia farmers will find out in February just how much water will be allocated from reservoirs managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
State GovernmentStrong December For California EconomyJanuary 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California jobs market ended an up-and-down 2015 on a high note, adding 60,400 jobs in December after a paltry 7,200 in November.
State GovernmentCalifornia Eyes 1-Drug Executions Amid DebateJanuary 22, 2016(AP) - Californians face a watershed year as they prepare to decide whether to resume executions that stopped a decade ago or end the punishment entirely.
State GovernmentA No-Frills Speech From A No-Frills GovernorJanuary 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerOther than a few unscripted jokes, California Governor Jerry Brown’s record 14th State of the State address was a no-frills speech from a no-frills governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExcessive Pumping of 21 Groundwater Basins In CaliforniaJanuary 21, 2016Ten new groundwater basins in California have been added to a list of those considered in “critical overdraft”. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Calls For Fiscal Discipline In State Of State AddressJanuary 21, 2016 | Chris Nichols | Ben BradfordLike the speech itself, reactions to California Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address fell along familiar lines.
State GovernmentTRANSCRIPT: Brown's 2016 State Of The State AddressJanuary 21, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 21, 2016.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Improves; 2015 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceFrequent storms have brought more improvement in drought conditions in California over the past week, with snowpack conditions above normal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento State President Robert Nelsen Updates 'Work Plan'January 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia State University, Sacramento President Robert Nelsen plans to talk about the progress made to improve graduation rates at the school during his first spring address. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
