EnvironmentCalifornia Water Conservation Falls Short Of MandateFebruary 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe latest water conservation figures show California is now failing to meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandate to cut urban water use by 25 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Gas Leak Largest Methane Leak in US HistoryFebruary 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study finds Aliso Canyon gas storage leak near Los Angeles was the largest methane leak in US history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño No Help For Long-Term California DroughtFebruary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceFebruary was mostly dry and warmer than normal in California and the latest drought update says the multiyear drought in the state is likely to continue and perhaps worsen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJudge Blocks California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 25, 2016(AP) - A Sacramento County superior court judge says California's attorney general abused her discretion by allowing Gov. Jerry Brown to amend a proposed initiative.
State GovernmentCalifornia Officials Look For Ways To Improve CybersecurityFebruary 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are taking a longer look at cybersecurity in government agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Rule Closes Lobbying Loophole In California GovernmentFebruary 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia’s elections watchdog agency says lobbyists are exploiting a loophole in state rules and it’s allowing people to influence legislation and rules without registering as lobbyists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Melts With Dry FebruaryFebruary 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe "bountiful" rain and snow in January has faded along with some of the gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A dry, warm February in California has caused the water content in the snow to drop below normal to date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEx-State Senator Sentenced In Racketeering CaseFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - The Latest on the sentencing of former California state senator Leland Yee in a racketeering case.
State GovernmentJudge Considers Blocking California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A judge is considering whether to block Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce California's prison population.
State GovernmentStockton City Council Looks To Fill Vacant District 4 SeatFebruary 23, 2016 | Rich IbarraTonight, the Stockton City Council will appoint a new councilmember to fill the District 4 seat that was left vacant when Moses Zapien was appointed to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
