EnvironmentCentral Valley Water Supplies ImproveFebruary 28, 2017 | Amy QuintonSome farmers who rely on water from the federal Central Valley Project may receive more water than they’ve had in several years. Others will have to wait until mid-March to find out what their allocations will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJudge Allows Gun Rights Site To Post Lawmakers' Personal InfoFebruary 28, 2017 | Ben BradfordA federal judge will not allow California lawmakers to remove their home addresses from websites after alleged threats.
EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Tougher Emissions Rules for Gas-Powered Garden EquipmentFebruary 28, 2017Gas-powered gardening equipment will soon surpass cars as the worst polluters in California. It is considering stronger emissions standards for small gas engines and incentives to switch to electric.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezExplaining The "Indivisible" MovementFebruary 28, 2017Thousands of groups nationwide have formed as community organized partners in a fight against the Trump administration. Members from the Nevada County and Sacramento Indivisible group explain their mission and events happening locally. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Lawmakers Seek Answers On Recent Immigration RaidsFebruary 27, 2017 | Contact Julia MitricThe top Democratic state lawmakers say they want more transparency about recent immigration raids in California. They filed a Freedom of Information Act request Monday with the Department of Homeland Security. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Addresses GOP Senator's RemovalFebruary 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordPartisan rancor remains as the California Senate deals with fallout from last Thursday—when the Democratic senator overseeing debate ordered a Republican colleague removed from the chamber. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Put Oroville Dam Outflow On HoldFebruary 27, 2017Update 3:14 p.m., Feb. 27: Water releases down Lake Oroville's main spillway are on hold for about a week. Managers closed the gates earlier Monday.
State GovernmentDemocratic Lawmakers Introduce Single-Payer Health Care Bill Inclusive To All CaliforniansFebruary 27, 2017 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a single-payer health care system for all Californians, including immigrants living in the state illegally.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP Ponders Path Forward In Trump EraFebruary 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor California Republicans, who gathered for their statewide convention over the weekend, it is both the best of times and the worst of times: dominance of the federal government, yet irrelevance at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Trump's Budget Plans, DNC Chooses New LeaderFebruary 27, 2017Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the weekend in news revolving around Donald Trump's budget and his address to Congress on Tuesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
