State GovernmentCommunity Colleges Report Successes After Years Of Cutbacks During RecessionFebruary 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia community college leaders say they’re starting to see returns from recent reforms and investments to the system. They told lawmakers Wednesday they're working to reverse low graduation and transfer rates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Finds Flaws At State Toxic Waste AgencyFebruary 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordA review of California’s hazardous waste agency finds a lack of funding has contributed to lax oversight.
State GovernmentTreasurer Chiang Eyes California Governor's RaceFebruary 3, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordHe’s not the best-known of California’s eight statewide elected officials, but Treasurer John Chiang says he’s looking at a run for governor in 2018. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Seeks To Dissolve California Utilities RegulatorFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - A Southern California Democrat is attempting to bypass the governor and ask voters to break apart the state's utilities regulator following allegations of wrongdoing.
State GovernmentCalifornia Teacher Pension Changes May Need FixFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - California's nonpartisan legislative analyst is recommending that state lawmakers consider changing a plan they adopted two years ago to stabilize the finances of the state's teacher pension system.
EnvironmentVW Submits Fix For 3.0-Liter Diesels To California OfficialsFebruary 3, 2016(AP) - The Volkswagen Group has submitted a proposal for bringing Porsches, Audis and Volkswagen cars with 3.0-liter diesel engines up to California's air quality standards.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Extend Water Conservation Rules; Make AdjustmentsFebruary 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have made modest adjustments to water conservation requirements for cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Push Bills To Fix Teacher ShortageFebruary 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerJust a few years after laying off tens of thousands of teachers during the recession, California school districts are suddenly facing a deep shortage of qualified teachers. That’s prompting several proposals from state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnowpack 'Growing Nicely' In SierraFebruary 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe second measurement this winter of snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was 130 percent of average. State water officials say the snowpack will help reservoir recovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNV Energy Proposes Sept. 10 Cutoff For Lower Solar RatesFebruary 2, 2016(AP) - NV Energy is proposing "grandfathering" existing rooftop solar customers into lower rates if they installed their system or applied for one by Sept. 10, 2015.
