EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Improvement Will 'Take Quite A While'February 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was a slight reduction in the percentage of drought in California over the past week. But the U.S. Drought Monitor says it will take time to ease the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCoastal Commission Fires Top StafferFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Coastal Commission has fired its executive director after a heated debate that pitted environmentalists against developers.
State GovernmentInsurance Industry Backs Brown's Tax On California Health PlansFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerSupport is growing for Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure California’s tax on health insurance plans. A key interest group is backing the tax – and some Republicans are hinting that they might too. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInsurers Back Proposed California Health Plan TaxFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Most of California's health insurance companies are supporting Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to restructure a tax on health plans.
State GovernmentState Officials Disagree On Who Will Track Medical Marijuana PlantsFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and an independent tax board are disputing who will track the movement of medical marijuana, under the state’s new regulatory system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government2 California Tribes Oppose Plan To Regulate Fantasy SportsFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Two Native American tribes with lucrative gambling enterprises in California are opposing a Democratic lawmaker's plan to legalize fantasy sports betting.
State GovernmentExcise Tax On Medical Marijuana Sales Proposed In CaliforniaFebruary 10, 2016(AP) - A state senator from Northern California has introduced a bill that would impose a 15 percent tax on retail sales of medical marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssassin Of Robert Kennedy Denied ParoleFebruary 10, 2016(AP) - The latest on the parole hearing for Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted assassin of Robert F. Kennedy.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: How To Reduce Housing Costs, New Campaign Finance ToolFebruary 9, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe best way to reduce California’s skyrocketing housing prices might not be what many housing advocates have called for. Meanwhile, there’s a new way to track spending on California political campaigns from outside groups.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Means Less Hydropower, More CO2 PollutionFebruary 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study says California's four-year drought has reduced hydroelectricity generation, resulting in higher electricity costs to ratepayers and increased greenhouse gas pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
