State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Gun Control, License Suspension Bills AdvanceApril 20, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe great gun control debate is raging again in the California Legislature, even as a separate ballot measure moves forward. Meanwhile, lawmakers advanced a bill would end the practice of suspending driver’s licenses for failure to pay traffic fines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Panel Blocks Bill Targeting Ride-Hailing App PricingApril 20, 2016(AP) - A California Senate panel is blocking legislation aimed at preventing ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft from adjusting their prices based on demand, a practice known as "surge pricing."
California CountsCan A Small-Town Latina Mayor Push Central Valley Millennials To The Polls?April 20, 2016The farming town of Lindsay’s first Latina mayor meets with skeptical young voters. Will pressure from the mayor push them to cast a ballot? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhen Should Police Release Body Camera Videos?April 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordAs more California police departments equip body cameras on their officers, state lawmakers are trying to determine who should have access to the videos. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government"Perfect Storm" Prompts California Election Officials To Seek More MoneyApril 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia election officials say they need more money – quickly – to handle an expected surge in voter turnout in the state’s June 7 primary as well as the glut of potential November ballot measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia Counts: What Do You Want To Ask Our US Senate Candidates?April 18, 2016It's your turn to put the US Senate candidates in the hot seat. Send us your questions, and we'll ask one in our debate May 10.
State GovernmentCans, Bottles and Bacon Escape Warning Labels (For Now)April 15, 2016 | Ben BradfordAn emergency rule from California health regulators will prevent hazardous chemical labels on soup cans and water bottles in the grocery store.
State GovernmentMany Happy Returns? Peak Tax Season At The Franchise Tax BoardApril 15, 2016 | Andrew NixonEver wonder what happens to your tax return once it’s filed? We followed the path of your tax return through the twists and turns of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
State GovernmentAssembly Approves $177M Boost For Battery Plant Clean-UpApril 14, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe effort to clean-up toxic waste from a battery plant in Southern California will soon likely receive new resources from the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroups Sue California's Largest Water Wholesaler Over Land PurchaseApril 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonTwo counties and several environmental groups in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are suing California’s largest water wholesaler over its purchase of Delta land. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
