EnvironmentAppeals Court Hears Challenge To California's Cap-And-Trade ProgramJanuary 24, 2017 | Amy QuintonA California appeals court heard a legal challenge Tuesday to the state’s signature effort to combat climate change, the cap-and-trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Sandoval Looks To Expedite Nevada Parole ProcessJanuary 24, 2017Gov. Brian Sandoval wants to avoid building a new prison to reduce overcrowding in Nevada's correctional system by speeding up the process for releasing as many as 400 inmates eligible for parole.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Withholds Prop. 51 Funds Until Better Use Of School Bonds Are EstablishedJanuary 24, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown is in no rush to spend money from Proposition 51 until the Legislature approves plans for stronger, independent audits of school bond spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Preview Of Gov. Jerry Brown's State Of The StateJanuary 24, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his State of the State Address to Californians Tuesday. What’s his outlook for California this year and will he position the state against Washington’s conservative policies? Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has a preview. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Of The State: A Nation Engaged Participants Say What They Want To HearJanuary 24, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown lays out his State of the State Tuesday. A diverse group of Californians across the political spectrum discuss what they would like to hear from the governor in his speech. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBecerra Confirmed As California Attorney GeneralJanuary 23, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have given final approval to Gov. Jerry Brown’s nominee for state Attorney General, Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Easing Self-Driving Permit ProcessJanuary 23, 2017 | Daniel PotterAfter Uber had a spat with California regulators and took its self-driving cars to Arizona, California lawmakers are considering easing the process of receiving permits for those types of vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Tumultuous First Weekend For President Trump: An Analysis By Political Junkie Ken Rudin January 23, 2017It has been an up-and-down weekend for President Trump as he signed his first executive order, argued with the media over inauguration turnout and faced heat from ethics scholars seeking legal action over his foreign business interests.audio coming soon
State GovernmentCalifornians In Washington Speak Out On Trump's SpeechJanuary 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornians for and against President Trump made the trip to Washington, DC for Friday’s inauguration. The president’s speech left two of them with opposite views of his promise to unify the nation.
State GovernmentHigh School Students Not Impressed By President Trump's SpeechJanuary 20, 2017 | Amy QuintonTenth grade students at Encina High School speak out about President Donald Trump's Inaugural speech. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.