EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Say They Have Enough Supply For 3 Dry YearsAugust 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost California water agencies say they can supply enough water to meet demand even if the next three years are unusually dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia May Restrict Footage Of Police DeathsAugust 15, 2016(AP) -- Police departments would be prohibited from releasing recordings of an officer's death or serious injury under legislation advancing in the California Legislature.
State GovernmentBid To Referend New California Gun Laws Is A Long ShotAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerGrassroots gun rights advocates in California aren’t just furious about the gun control bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in recent weeks. They’re hoping to take action. But the effort they started Friday to overturn the measures faces long odds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat The Oil Industry Wants In A California Climate Change DealAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe oil industry’s lead advocate at the California Capitol says the industry supports Governor Jerry Brown’s effort to extend the state’s fight against climate change – but only with some significant changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestAugust 15, 2016The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalifornia Legislature Kills Fentanyl, Whistleblower Protection BillsAugust 11, 2016 | Ben Bradford | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers churned through more than 500 bills one-by-one in the blink of an eye Thursday. The Senate and Assembly appropriations committees froze some measures while advancing and amending others – all without any debate or explanation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The Bills That May (Or May Not) Survive The SessionAugust 11, 2016With just a few week remaining in California's legislative session, many are asking about some of the major bills that will pass or fail. Today in Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to discuss what might survive the session. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Parent Leave Bill To Get Second Chance In California LegislatureAugust 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerA California lawmaker is resurrecting her proposal to expand job-protected family leave after her previous effort died amid controversy earlier this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Housing Proposal Hits RoadblockAugust 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown is having a tough month at the state Capitol so far. After setbacks to his efforts to fight climate change and regionalize California’s energy grid, now his housing affordability proposal is losing steam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTime Running Short For Extension Of California Climate LawAugust 9, 2016(AP) — With three weeks left in California's legislative session, Gov. Jerry Brown and other advocates of extending the state's ambitious climate change efforts are struggling to persuade enough lawmakers to go along.
