State GovernmentCalifornia Faculty Association Sets Dates For Possible StrikeFebruary 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe California Faculty Association said Monday its 26,000 members will strike for five days on all 23 California State University campuses if contract negotiations with CSU fail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFuel Experts To Discuss California's Higher Gas PricesFebruary 8, 2016(AP) - California officials are studying why the state's gas prices are consistently higher than the national average.
EnvironmentBill Seeks To Improve, Preserve American River ParkwayFebruary 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceLegislation introduced in the California state Assembly would create the Lower American River Conservancy to improve, protect, preserve and possibly expand the 5,000-acre American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Nearing MCO Tax Deal With Health PlansFebruary 8, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers could vote this week on a proposal to restructure a tax on health care plans in order to avert a potential $1 billion state budget hole. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMassive LA-Area Gas Leak Could Be Capped In A WeekFebruary 5, 2016(AP) - A state official has outlined a plan to cap the massive Los Angeles-area gas leak by the end of next week.
State GovernmentHow Political Campaign Fundraising Drawings Really WorkFebruary 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerA California politician will hold a drawing Friday for two really nice Super Bowl seats — after soliciting donations to a campaign fund. What he barely mentioned was that you didn’t have to donate to win. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: MCO Tax And Medical MarijuanaFebruary 5, 2016Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to explain what the California Managed Care Organization tax is and why it’s important. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Link Oil And Gas Activity To Earthquakes In CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonScientists have linked wastewater disposal from oil and gas activity to earthquakes in California for the first time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Names Lead Medical Marijuana RegulatorFebruary 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has appointed the first-ever head of California’s new medical marijuana regulatory agency.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Emergency Amendment To Medical Marijuana LawFebruary 4, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed an emergency bill that eliminates an upcoming deadline local governments faced to ban or regulate medical marijuana cultivation.
