Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Previewing Brown's Budget ProposalJanuary 7, 2016California Governor Jerry Brown is planning to release his proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year Thursday morning. CapRadio’s Ben Adler Joins Insight from the floor of the California Senate to preview the governor’s spending plan. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDaily Fantasy Sports Bill Passes First VoteJanuary 6, 2016 | Ben BradfordAssemblymembers voted for the bill, even though they say it needs more work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown To Release California Budget Proposal ThursdayJanuary 6, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown will give a first look at his priorities for the coming year when he releases his California budget proposal Thursday. It will include a proposed restructuring of a tax on health insurance plans to avoid a $1 billion budget gap. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Calls Gas Leak A State Of EmergencyJanuary 6, 2016(AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighborhood for months.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lawmakers Introduce Bill To End "Tampon Tax"January 6, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers have introduced a bill to end the "tampon tax." Meanwhile, the DMV says it hit another milestone issuing driver licenses to people illegally in the state.
New California Laws 2016New California Law Boosts Worker Protections For School LeaveJanuary 6, 2016 | Chris NicholsTaking time off work to enroll a child in school or daycare will be a protected activity for many workers in California under a new law effective Jan. 1.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Prep Gun Control BillsJanuary 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are proposing new state gun control measures to go along with the federal actions President Obama is pursuing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Reduced Water Use By 20 Percent In NovemberJanuary 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians did not conserve as much water in November as they have in previous months. But regulators say overall the state is still on target to meet its long-term 25 percent conservation mandate set by Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016New California Law Protects Digital PrivacyJanuary 5, 2016 | Ed JoyceLaw enforcement agencies in California will need to get a warrant to access your digital records, including your physical location, under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
