State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Fast-Track Immigration Protection BillsFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are expediting three bills in order to shield immigrants from deportation after the election of President Donald Trump. The third bill has passed its initial committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Create Crucial Habitat In Yolo BypassFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonIt's been 10 years since the Yolo Bypass in Sacramento has been inundated with such high floodwaters. It's creating a unique habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Joins Court Brief Opposing Trump Travel BanFebruary 6, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe State of California has officially joined the opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven nations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome Lawmakers, Water Agencies Push To End Statewide Drought RestrictionsFebruary 6, 2017 | Randol WhiteA group of Republican state lawmakers and Northern California water agencies are pushing for an end to statewide drought restrictions given the wet winter.
State GovernmentShould Gov. Brown Declare California's Drought Over?February 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerA group of Republican state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to formally declare an end to California’s drought – and the water conservation regulations that came with it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On ImmigrationFebruary 3, 2017Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Students Take Part In Climate Science "Data Rescue"February 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonUC Davis students took part in a project to backup and protect scientific data related to climate change and the environment from federal websites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater in Sierra Snowpack At 173 Percent Of NormalFebruary 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonToday's Sierra snowpack survey has scientists with the California Department of Water Resources optimistic about the state's water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIs Political Civility At The State Capitol Still Possible In The Age Of Trump?February 2, 2017 | Ben AdlerA bipartisan group of California politicians, staff and lobbyists walk into a bar. No, it’s not a joke. It’s the annual Cordial Caucus Karaoke Night. With political civility seeming harder than ever now, can the state avoid Washington's fate? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Disagree With Governor Brown Over Middle-Class ScholarshipsFebruary 1, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and California Democrats are disagreeing over renewing the Middle Class Scholarship program, which is approaching the tail end of its four-year plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
