State GovernmentAfter Storms, Oroville, Brown Proposes Almost $500M In Flood UpgradesFebruary 24, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn response to this year’s storms and the emergency at Oroville Dam, California Governor Jerry Brown wants to expedite a half-billion dollars in funding for flood repairs and upgrades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocratic Lawmaker Advocates Transparency For Household Cleaning ProductsFebruary 24, 2017 | Daniel PotterA Democratic lawmaker from Southern California is advocating for household cleaning products to list their ingredients on labels.
State GovernmentOroville Residents Frustrated Over Chaos During Dam EvacuationsFebruary 24, 2017Frustration and tales of harrowing escape dominated a public forum held in the aftermath of the Oroville Dam evacuations on Thursday.
EnvironmentRural California Levees Besieged By Pounding Wet WinterFebruary 24, 2017(AP) - Federal and state workers are joining farmers in round-the-clock repairs to levees in California's saturated Central Valley, where the wet winter has dams and waterways near or past capacity.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Protect Federal Environmental LawsFebruary 23, 2017 | Amy QuintonAmidst fear that President Donald Trump’s administration could rollback key federal environmental laws, California state senate Democratic leaders have unveiled a package of environmental protection bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Says California Governor's Spending Plans On Proposition 56 'May Be Problematic'February 23, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown’s plans for how to spend money from last fall’s tobacco tax increase “may be problematic” because they don’t go far enough to bolster Medi-Cal spending. That’s according to a new report by California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office.
EnvironmentAir Quality Advocates Worry EPA Waivers At RiskFebruary 23, 2017 | Steve MilneCalifornia's ability to make its own air quality rules comes from waivers granted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Some people are afraid those could be coming to an end. The EPA's new chief has not committed to continuing waivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHit That Snooze Button Again? Middle And High Schools Could See A Later Start TimeFebruary 23, 2017 | Daniel PotterBleary-eyed teenagers shuffling to school barely after daybreak could become a thing of the past if a state lawmaker has his way. A new proposal would push back middle and high school start times to at least 8:30 a.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Congressional Town Halls And Dam InspectionFebruary 23, 2017With federal lawmakers in recess, Congress members Tom McClintock and Doris Matsui made their way to the Sacramento region for town hall meetings with their constituents. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps both. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Stabilize In San Jose, Evacuations RemainFebruary 22, 2017A San Jose, California, spokesman says floodwaters there appeared to be stabilizing Wednesday after the city ordered 14,000 people to evacuate overnight.
