State GovernmentCalifornia's Uninsured Rate Falls But Poverty Rate Still HighSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia has the highest poverty rate of any state in the nation when cost of living is taken into account, but it’s cut the number of medically uninsured residents nearly in half. Those are among the takeaways from newly-released U.S. Census data.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Banning SeaWorld Orca ShowsSeptember 13, 2016(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown is approving legislation requiring SeaWorld to follow through on its plan to end killer whale breeding and entertainment shows.
State GovernmentCalifornia Brings In More Money Than Expected In AugustSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Controller’s office reports revenues came in 5 percent above projections in the state budget.
State GovernmentKeeping Death Investigations Free From PressureSeptember 13, 2016State officials are considering ways to shelter the medical examiners who investigate violent, sudden, or unusual deaths. There's a bill on the governor's desk right now that would keep autopsy findings free from law enforcement influence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This SummerSeptember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonImproved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSan Bernardino Shooting Heroes Awarded Medals Of ValorSeptember 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerEight California public safety officers have been awarded Medals of Valor – including six who helped take down the suspects in the San Bernardino shooting last fall.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Farmworker Overtime BillSeptember 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that allows California farm workers to earn overtime pay in the same way non-farm workers do. The measure drew fierce debate in the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Considers Bill Allowing Salons, Barbershops To Serve Beer, WineSeptember 12, 2016 | Daniel PotterCalifornia salons and barbershops wouldn’t need a license to serve beer or wine, under a bill now on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk — though they wouldn’t be able to charge extra. Brown has until the end of the month to sign or veto the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Aims To Limit Surprise Medical BillsSeptember 11, 2016California Gov. Jerry Brown has on his desk a bill that aims to protect patients' pocketbooks when they're billed for treatment by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.
State GovernmentState Officials Still Not Tracking Mental Health SpendingSeptember 9, 2016(AP) - California officials still haven't taken steps to better track how $2 billion a year in voter-approved funding for mental health is spent despite an audit 19 months ago that raised the same concerns.
