EnvironmentProposed California Ballot Initiative Would Divert High Speed Rail and Water Bond MoneyMarch 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA proposed California ballot initiative would divert money from the High Speed Rail project and the 2014 water bond to instead fund water storage projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Back Smoking Age Of 21March 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerA year-long battle over a package of six anti-tobacco bills now moves from the California Legislature to Gov. Jerry Brown. The Senate approved the measures Thursday on mostly party line votes after they won Assembly passage last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReservoirs Filling, But Snowpack Worries In CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceSome reservoirs are filling in California, but melting Sierra Nevada snowpack is a worry. After early March storms, the U.S. Drought Monitor says the state is now primed for drought improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSoda Tax Is Again Before California LegislatorsMarch 10, 2016California lawmakers are trying again to pass a statewide soda tax. The bill was unveiled yesterday in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsHarris Wants Funding Boost As State Struggles To Seize Illegal GunsMarch 10, 2016Attorney general says $24 million wasn't enough to tackle a backlog of people currently banned from having guns who may still possess them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Miracle March' Storms Bring More Snow, Rain To CaliforniaMarch 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems are forecast to bring heavy rain, snow and potential flooding to about 19 counties in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIndependent Contractors Could Unionize Under California BillMarch 9, 2016(AP) — A state lawmaker wants to make California the first state to allow Uber drivers and other independent contractors to unionize.
State GovernmentCompetition For Ballot Signatures Heats UpMarch 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordSeveral campaigns are now paying more than $4 dollars for each signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcNerney Bill Would Rein In ADA Compliance LawsuitsMarch 9, 2016 | Rich IbarraLegislation has been introduced to take the profit out of lawsuits for violations of the ADA or Americans with Disability Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
