State GovernmentCalifornia's Commercial Dungeness Crab Season To Stay ClosedFebruary 18, 2016(AP) - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided to keep the commercial Dungeness season closed until all or part of the coast is clear of the deadly toxin that has been found in some of the crabs.
Environment'Considerable' Long-Term Drought In CaliforniaFebruary 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows no changes in the area of drought in California after a dry spell the past week brought record high temperatures from Sacramento to San Diego.
State GovernmentClinton Or Sanders? California Legislative Women's Caucus SplitFebruary 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe Democratic presidential primary appears to be splitting California women – even in the state Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$176 Million Proposed For L.A. County Toxic Site CleanupFebruary 17, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown proposes spending more than $176 million for testing and cleanup of properties contaminated by lead around a former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant in Los Angeles County.
State GovernmentCalifornia Signs Clean Energy Accord With 16 Other StatesFebruary 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bipartisan accord with 16 other governors to expand clean energy options. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns In Lake Tahoe BasinFebruary 15, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations the week of February 15 in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnalyst: California Governor's Prison Plan May Save MillionsFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A new analysis says Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce the state's prison population may save state and local governments millions of dollars.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Create Gun-Violence Research CenterFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A California state senator is proposing legislation to create a gun violence research center at the University of California.
EnvironmentCrab, Salmon Fishermen Describe Dire State Of Their IndustryFebruary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers heard testimony about the dire state of the fishing industry on the West Coast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWomen's Caucus Has Full California Legislative Agenda This YearFebruary 11, 2016 | Ben AdlerA child care funding increase and paid family leave top the list of priorities for the California Legislative Women’s caucus this year.
