EnvironmentBill Would Restrict Some Rat Poisons In CaliforniaApril 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban certain rat and mouse poisons that harm people and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCould All-Latino Slate Motivate Higher Voter Turnout In San Diego Neighborhood?April 6, 2016The wealthy and mostly white Kensington neighborhood has effectively decided who represents an entire City Council district. This year could be different, as all the major City Council candidates in the district are Latino. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Drug Crime, Ride-Hailing Bills AdvanceApril 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has given initial approval to tighter regulations for ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber. Lawmakers have also advanced bills that move in opposite directions on drug crimes.
State GovernmentFresno Voters Head To The Polls TodayApril 5, 2016Election season arrives early in Fresno Tuesday. Voters are headed to the polls for a special election in the 31st Assembly District. KQED's Sasha Khokha explains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Enacts Highest Statewide Minimum WageApril 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a statewide $15 per hour minimum wage into law. Although the law has drawn fierce opposition from business groups, there appears to be no talk of a push to overturn the law using California’s referendum process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed California Measures Seek To Increase Government TransparencyApril 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordTwo measures making their way through different political processes in California seek to increase transparency. One is a ballot initiative; the other is a bill. Each one’s supporters say it would cut down on backroom deals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Election To Fill Fresno Seat In California AssemblyApril 3, 2016(AP) — A physician is competing with a Fresno city councilman for a vacant seat in the state Assembly that's critical to Democrats' goal of a two-thirds majority.
Health CareState Report Slams Denti-CalApril 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordA California oversight board is calling the state dental program for low-income people “baffling, frustrating,” and “harmful.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNo Fed Project Water For Some California FarmersApril 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says some farmers in California will get none of the water they've requested in 2016 and others will get their full allocation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
