State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Approves Tobacco-Free College CampusesApril 25, 2016(AP) — A proposal to ban tobacco use on all California State University and community college campuses is gaining traction in the Statehouse.
California CountsOrange County Activists Want To Unite Arabs And Latinos To Build Political Voting InfluenceApril 25, 2016Orange County activists are trying to build minority voting blocs by uniting the central parts of the county's ethnic neighborhoods. They're starting with food, culture and art. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Millions of Californians May Not See Any Presidential Candidates On Their Mail BallotsApril 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians registered as “no party preference” who vote by mail won’t see the Democratic Presidential candidates on primary ballots – despite being allowed to vote in the contest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned In Lake Tahoe BasinApril 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceWeather permitting, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday in areas around Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCompetition Winnows November Ballot (Slightly)April 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe November ballot in California may not be as lengthy as political analysts expected just a few weeks ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPresidential Race Drives Surge of New RegistrationsApril 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia is seeing a surge in voter registration ahead of the state’s June 7 presidential primary election. But it's not necessarily the way you might expect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBills Restricting Tobacco Use Move To California GovernorApril 22, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers are sending six bills to restrict tobacco use to the governor after a delay of more than six weeks.
EnvironmentExtreme And Exceptional Drought Decline In CaliforniaApril 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceExtreme and exceptional drought eased in California last week and for the first time since the week of July 2013, there is no exceptional drought in Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUber And Lyft Drivers Could Organize Under Assembly BillApril 20, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are considering new protections for workers in the so-called “gig economy.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Want Conservation Requirements Relaxed or EliminatedApril 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonWater agencies say it's time to eliminate emergency water conservation requirements now that reservoirs in many regions of the state are full. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
