State GovernmentFeds Assist California In Oroville EmergencyFebruary 13, 2017 | Ben BradfordFederal agencies are providing California with preliminary assistance for the Oroville dam emergency, contrary to rumors that President Trump is withholding aid. On Monday evening, Gov. Brown asked the president to formally declare an emergency.
State GovernmentBrown Hasn't Supported "Sanctuary State" Bill In The PastFebruary 13, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe “sanctuary state” bill on a fast-track in the California Legislature is backed by many of the state’s Democrats, but Gov. Jerry Brown has already vetoed similar legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: New Possible Travel Ban, Joint Press Conference With Justin TrudeauFebruary 13, 2017Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump are to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Political Junkie Ken Rudin comments on this and other news in the world of politics. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Message On Climate Change From Former EPA HeadFebruary 10, 2017What role will California continue to play in the fight against climate change? Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford sat down with the former head of the EPA and has new climate change legislation to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs Rains Continue, State Extends Drought Regulations through SummerFebruary 9, 2017Think the drought is over? State water regulators beg to differ. Wednesday they extended the current emergency rules for water conservation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Support RefugeesFebruary 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs President Trump fights in court to maintain his executive order that temporarily bans refugees, three California lawmakers want to provide more support for refugees entering school or the workforce.
State GovernmentBrown Sets California's Priorities For Trump Infrastructure BillFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown’s administration has released its list of California priorities for a potential federal infrastructure funding package backed by President Trump. The list is noteworthy not only for the projects it includes but for the ones left off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentObama EPA Head Says Calif. Must Lead Climate Change ActionFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben BradfordFormer EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy flew to California to discuss environmental action with Democratic lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Extends Drought Regulations Despite RainsFebruary 8, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators voted to extend statewide water conservation rules. They say conservation should be a way of life.
EnvironmentDrought And Floods Taxing California's Water SystemFebruary 8, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new report shows land in the San Joaquin Valley continues to sink at an alarming rate, putting federal and state aqueducts and flood control structures at risk. At the same time, engineers are working to repair Oroville dam spillway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
